August 13, 2010.   Categories Baking, Desserts.

Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes Photo and Recipe Re-posted with Permission by: Evil Shenanigans  You probably can’t stop staring at the photo of this cupcake.  I know I can’t.  I’ve been following Kelly’s blog on Twitter for about two years. She uses this photo as her avatar and I’m usually haunted by it and craving chocolate long after I log off of my computer.  I finally broke down and asked her for the...

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August 13, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Basil, By Ingredient, Carrots, Celery, Chef David Wells, Chervil, Contributing Chefs, Light / Healthy, Marinade, Mushrooms, Portabella, Olive Oil, Onion, yellow, Orange, Parsnips, Tomato, Tomato Coulis, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Wine, white.

Giant Grilled Overstuffed Portabella Mushrooms Recipe and photo submitted by  Chef David Wells “Grandma Dave” www.grandmadave.com Ingredients for Step 1: Mushroom Marinade Six portabellas, stems removed (save for filling) and black parts under cap gently scraped 1 TBSP fresh chopped garlic 1 TBSP Miso Mayo *optional 2 ounces white wine 2 ounces rice vinegar juice from 1 orange 2 ounces good quality extra virgin olive...

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August 13, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Basil, Garlic, Olive Oil, Onion, yellow, Parsley, Sauces / Gravy, Spices, Italian, Tomato, Tomato Coulis, Vegetarian, Wine.

Wholearth Spice Tomato Coulis Recipe by Chef David Wells “Grandma Dave” www.grandmadave.com Yield: 3 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 TBSP olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 TBSP garlic, minced 1 TBSP Wholearth Spice Italy Blend 2 lb tomatoes, fresh and diced 2 TBSP basil, chopped 1 TBSP parsley, chopped 1 cup wine of choice (red or white) salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat 4...

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August 6, 2010.   Categories Kitchen Tools, Ramblings.

National Farmers Market Week Happy National Farmers Market week!  As far as I am concerned, every week should celebrate the wonderful array of locally grown natural foods that is a farmers market.  Here in Boulder, Colorado we have the #4 rated farmers market in the country.  However, the American Farmland Trust is running a voting contest in August to see which markets are the most popular in the US.  To vote for your local market, go to...

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July 30, 2010.   Categories Best of the Web, Frozen Drinks and Cocktail Pops.

I’ll admit it.  I’m a card-carrying popsicle addict.  As I’ve mentioned in another post, I crave them like a child when I’m sick… and want to add a little vodka to them when I’m well!  Once you start making them at home, you won’t buy the commercial food-dye ladened boxes of them at your grocery store. If you’re looking for the best homemade popsicle recipes, then you’ve come to the...

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