Yes, America’s birthday is officially past, but I’m just getting around to posting these cute things. Jello may typically be touted as kids’ food, but this layered jello is beloved even by the grown-ups. I like to make rainbow layered jello almost every year, and my favorite color combo is the one I made this Independence Day: red, white,…
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We’re in the midst of summer, and it is hot! Shrimp Ceviche is, hands down, one of my favorite summer recipes. It is one of those appetizers that is both refreshingly light and full of flavor. Bonus: It’s full of antioxidants and good for you! Around here, we can eat so much shrimp ceviche that we’re nearly sated by…
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Bagel. Just the word makes me hungry. I’m very willing to drive for miles to the best little bagel shop in cities we travel to, just so we can sink our teeth into the chewy, bready goodness of a freshly baked bagel. Currently, the best bagel shop is a bit of a drive. Supermarket ones don’t really count. And are…
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“How do you eat tofu?” I get that question when people see tofu in my shopping cart. For starters, I rarely eat tofu uncooked. When seasoned well and cooked right, it is easy to love this amazingly tasty and healthy soy food. Tofu loves seasoning, especially salt. Tofu is akin to a sponge that soaks in more flavor as…
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Ah, an unforgettably sweet thing. That’s what this Tiramisu is. It’s simple to make yet has wow factor. The taste? Oh, so amazing. The flavors of mascarpone cheese, coffee, and kahlua soak beautifully into the lady finger cookies. The result is a sweet, airy light, gorgeous tiramisu that everyone will want more of. I wish I had a photo of…
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