Friday, May 2, 2014

Refried Beans (Frijoles refritos)

Last week, I stumbled across these fresh cranberry beans at the Santa Monica Farmers' Market. These beans really captured my attention. Just look at them! They're fresh and this means that ... 

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Marinated Cucumber Salad

During the winter months, we either eat comfort foods that are super-rich or we grab snacks that turn into extra pounds very quickly. To get back into a low-fat regime, try ... 

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Friday, April 4, 2014

Italian Easter Bread

Symbolizing fertility, eggs are featured in the traditional foods of many cultures during Springtime. In Italian gastronomy, colorful eggs are used to decorate baked delicacies at Easter. They are reminiscent of ... 

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Quick Strawberry Jam

Don't you just love homemade jams and preserves? Making them is easy, too. For a quick strawberry jam, all you have to do is boil the fruit with sugar. In ... 

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Friday, March 7, 2014

Cherry Tomatoes & Basil

In the last two weeks, as I've gone up and down the stalls at the Santa Monica Farmers' Market, it's been difficult to ignore the bright, multicolored cherry tomatoes. Don't ... 

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