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    Savory Scones with Pecorino and Black Pepper

    People start collections for many reasons. For some it’s amusement, for others it’s hopes of future profit and for some it’s a full blown passion (cough <obsession> cough). But in most cases, people’s collections are a connection to something which speaks…

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    Persimmon Cranberry Bread

    This bread this the best of sweet fall flavors of persimmons and cranberries.

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    Soft White Rolls

    Soft white bread rolls adapted from an Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a day recipe for Soft American Style White Bread.

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    Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day~Whole Grain Master Recipe

    Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day~Whole Grain Master Recipe

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    Bread and Wine; Girl’s Night Out and A How to Bake Bread Class

    How to bake bread using the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes Per Day method

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  • Korean Barbecue Style Meatballs
    Flavorful, savory, and slightly spicy Korean barbecue style meatballs.

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Impromptu dinner on the deck last night to celebra Impromptu dinner on the deck last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. 
Grilled eggplant with coriander yogurt and chili crisp
Grilled zucchini with balsamic glaze 
Potato salad with mustard vinaigrette 
Grilled andouille sausage 
Jungle Bird cocktail. 
#formerchef #grill #BBQ #vegetables #norecipe
Saturday night cocktail; the Jungle Bird. Thanks @ Saturday night cocktail; the Jungle Bird. Thanks @elevatedcraft for the recipe and inspo!
Recipe:
2 ounces pineapple juice
½ ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce Demerara (or simple) Syrup
¾ ounce @campariofficial
1½ ounces @bacardi rum
Shake for 15 seconds in Elevated Craft shaker. 
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#cocktailsofinstagram
#cocktails #rum #Campari #tiki
Dinner at home, Yellowtail/Hamachi two ways. Crudo Dinner at home, Yellowtail/Hamachi two ways. Crudo with cucumber, lemon juice, coriander seed, sesame oil, and sweet soy sauce. Grilled with avocado, lemon juice, fresh herbs and pink and green peppercorns.
Fish freshly caught by our friend @elnomad1 This was some of the best yellowtail I've ever had!
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#hamachi #yellowtail #cooking #cookingathome #crudo
Happy Holidays! Tonight's birthday/Xmas Eve cake i Happy Holidays! Tonight's birthday/Xmas Eve cake is a Chocolate sour cream cake with cream cheese frosting and homemade toffee!
#chocolate #chocolatecake #toffee #desserts #christmas #holiday
California Nicoise style salad (subbed avocado for California Nicoise style salad (subbed avocado for potatoes) with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette. 
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#salad #healtyfood #pescatarian  #formerchef #weightwatchers #3points
Every year like clockwork. Pumpkin Chiffon Pie=Tha Every year like clockwork. Pumpkin Chiffon Pie=Thanksgiving for me. 
The recipe and the story behind this pie lives on the blog. Link in profile.
Today I made fresh roasted tomato soup with the la Today I made fresh roasted tomato soup with the last of the tomatoes from my garden!
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#tomatosoup #grilledcheese #vegetarian #vegan
Dinner; double thick pork chops topped with a fres Dinner; double thick pork chops topped with a fresh tomato sauce made with onions, garlic, green chili and capers. Served with brown rice and roasted asparagus. 

#dinner #porkchops #tomatoes #pork #formerchef
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