What’s in Season in January

January 11, 2018, 10:21 pm

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Welcome to our new series on seasonal fruits and vegetables! When I first started cooking I didn’t understand what was even meant by “seasonal” when it came to food. It wasn’t until I started gardening and shopping at our local farmers markets that it hit home. . . .

“Coffee With: Amber E Lea”

January 12, 2018, 3:00 am

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For the second edition of our “Coffee with” feature, we sat down with Amber Lea Smith an artist and jewelry designer who has managed to take her designs to the global market. Amber’s mission is to bring art to daily life with designs inspired by the colors of the New Mexican Desert and products that support an active lifestyle. She combines the simplistic lines of mid-century design with a unique style to create innovative and balanced designs using clay.

Three New Places To Check Out in 2018

January 12, 2018, 5:27 am

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Charlie Palmer Steak Just before Thanksgiving, Chef Charlie Palmer opened the first California location of his American steakhouse concept. Charlie Palmer Steak Napa marks his fifth steakhouse across the country. Housed inside the new Archer Hotel Napa, the 4,000-square-foot restaurant is headed by Executive Chef Jeffrey Russell. . . .

Slow Cooker White Turkey Chili from Taste and Tell

January 12, 2018, 5:33 am

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This Slow Cooker White Turkey Chili would be a perfect for the Superbowl, or any day for that matter! Click Here to see 50 Amazing Instant Pot One-Pot Meals.

Cupcake Cakes: Always Wrecktastic. Always.

January 12, 2018, 6:00 am

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I've recently been accused of hatin' on the cupcake cakes. Alright, you got me: I guess I can't hide the truth any longer, and it's time for me to come clean. [sigh] Ok, here goes: Hi, my name is Jen, and I hate cupcake cakes. . . .

My Favorite Kitchen Hack ~ Pop & Cook + Game Changer Zesty Wings

January 12, 2018, 7:30 am

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Here's the latest from Little Figgy. Make up a batch of these tasty Glazed Beer Chicken Wings, seriously tasty stuff! I love, love … love these, and could have them for dinner several times over, no qualms. . . .

Perfect Eye of Round Roast Beef

January 12, 2018, 7:32 am

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When I think of roast beef I like to got with prime rib, strip loin, tenderloin, etc but lately the eye of round seems to be the cut of beef that is always on sale. The eye of round is a very lean, with little fat, which means that it can easily get dry and tough if cooked wrong. I would immediately think about throwing it in the slow cooker and cooking it on low all day for some tender pulled beef but it also makes for a great roast beef! . . .

Visit: National Geographic Ocean Odyssey {NYC}

January 12, 2018, 8:45 am

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Heading into New York City and looking for some fun things to do? The semi-new National Geographic Ocean Odyssey might be just what you’re looking for. When my kids were off the week between Christmas and New Year’s, I wanted to take some extra time to hang out with them (after all, they’re my favorite people on earth!), and plan some fun adventures. . . .

Skating Fridays

January 12, 2018, 9:00 am

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Gracie Gold Exercise Did you all watch the U.S. Figure Skating Championships? What an amazing competition! It feels like everyone brought their 'A' games, and rightfully so since it is an Olympic year. . . .

Luxie Cat and the Orchids

January 12, 2018, 12:00 pm

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Luxie Cat and the Orchids As you can see, one of Luxie’s favorite places to sit is on a table in front of our dining room window.

Copycat Zupa’s Yucatan Tortilla Soup

January 12, 2018, 1:39 pm

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There really isn’t a soup at Zupa’s that I don’t love, but one of my favorites is their Yucatan Tortilla Soup. There isn’t anything fancy about it, but I love the spanish flavor, the little bit of spice, the chunky pieces of grilled chicken and the fact it’s nice and light. I was looking for a healthy soup recipe to serve to some friends and family and I decided to recreate this Yucatan Tortilla Soup. . . .

9 Great Chili Recipes (Perfect for Game Day!)

January 12, 2018, 10:30 pm

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It’s that time of year again, bone chilling weather and NFL playoffs. The perfect time for steamy hot and hearty chili! Whether you like your chili with beans or without, with turkey, chicken, ground beef or chuck, scorchingly hot or mild, a big bowl of chili is wonderfully satisfying on a cold winter day. . . .

Miso Tahini Soba Noodle Salad

January 13, 2018, 6:00 am

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Soba noodles are a nuttier version of spaghetti and I love transforming them into a noodle salad with my famous kale salad dressing! The great thing about soba noodles is that they are usually... . . .

Vegan Nutella LaraBars

January 13, 2018, 6:00 am

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These Vegan Nutella LaraBars are chocolate-y and a chock-full of roasted hazelnuts. They will be the tastiest no-bake snack bars you’ll ever make! Forget about going to the store and spending... . . .

Vegan Meal Prep | Week 2

January 13, 2018, 7:00 am

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Welcome to week 2 of our Vegan Meal Prep series! This week includes cookies, chocolate, and pizza! Remind us again how healthy eating is boring? . . .

80--- High Protein Egg White Steel Cut Oatmeal

January 13, 2018, 11:16 am

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This is not an original Eighty Twenty Recipe.

The BEST Instant Pot Chili Recipes

January 13, 2018, 12:44 pm

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It’s chili season and chili in the Instant Pot is about as easy as it gets for dinner or game-day food. Here are our picks for The BEST Instant Pot Chili Recipes. This collection has Instant Pot Chili Recipes of every kind; enjoy! . . .

Meal Plan for January Week 3

January 13, 2018, 11:56 am

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This week’s meal plan is all about simple dishes that require little thought and can be easily adapted. Life is busy, food doesn’t need to be complicated to taste delicious and feed your family. My children are polar opposites in tastes and personalities, which is why I try my best find recipes I can either deconstruct to meet their palates or easily add on extra sides so that there’s something on the table that appeals to everyone. . . .