Tag: Empty Nesters Kitchen
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Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed” ~ Maya Angelou I was raised in a family where cooking for others is an act of giving that is equated with love. We were always reminded to be grateful for what we receive, and more importantly, who we are blessed to have in our…
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Food Month In Review: March 2018
“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating” Lucky for those of us living in the Twin Cities; we are provided with seemingly endless opportunities to not only eat, but to do so abundantly well. I field frequent…
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The Twin Cities Restaurant Scene: Eating and Imbibing During The Week Of The Big Game
The pinnacle of football game days is almost upon us and the anticipation has been building. There are throngs of exciting events surrounding this colossal affair. The Bold North is ready! We’re bursting with immense cultural activities, tremendous musical talent, ice bars aplenty and of course bounteous opportunities for dining and imbibing.
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Pantry Raid: Lisa’s Easy Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
I get really excited about composing a great meal spontaneously, using only what I have on hand. This recipe came together on a recent Sunday afternoon while I was perusing the pantry and mulling over what I could design for dinner in under 30 minutes. I liken that sort of culinary exploration to a fashionista who creates new clothing combinations with…
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Burrata Cheese
“We see the beauty within and cannot say no” ~ Dave Eggers, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius Burrata cheese has a beautiful essence about it. It is a fresh Italian cheese made from water buffalo and/or cows milk mozzarella and has a center filled with a rich and silky cream. It is also my latest culinary obsession. It’s common knowledge…