SEASONAL FEATURE: LAVENDER
Photo: Love+Craft Kitchen What is lavender? Lavender is an herb with a long history of use dating back to Greek and Roman times. There are several different varieties available – some grown for commercial use and others for culinary use. Most people are familiar...
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5 QUICK AND EASY HORS D’OEUVRES
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen When time is at a premium, having an easy hors d’oeuvre or two at the ready is essential. These ideas use items purchased at a favorite deli or market to make tasty snacks that require only a bit of measuring and mixing, no cooking. When...
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LAVENDER PANNA COTTA with LAVENDER BERRY COULIS
Photo: Love+Craft Kitchen This is a simple, light and creamy dessert recipe that is a great one to have in your back pocket. The flavors are subtle, elegant and sure to impress dinner guests, yet it is easy to prepare. Since it requires several hours of...
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HOT APPLE-CHERRY CIDER
Photo: iStock/497701018 Winter months beg for hot cider! This recipe takes traditional spiced apple cider to the next level with the addition of fruit-infused cherry balsamic vinegar. It is a wonderful beverage for gatherings – easy to prepare and keep warm, and...
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CRANBERRIES: A Fall Tradition
Photo: iStock/688488554 Cranberries are as synonymous to holiday dinners as rain is to winter in the Pacific Northwest. It is said that they were indeed part of the first Thanksgiving meal with Native Americans educating the Pilgrims of their preservative...
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3 Quick Tips for Creating an Eye-Catching Buffet Table
photo:Love+Craft Kitchen Buffets are a great way to entertain particularly for larger groups. Unlike sit-down dinners, buffet service allows the host to be less tied to the kitchen and able to more fully enjoy the event interacting with guests. Aside from choosing...
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APPLE-CRANBERRY CHUTNEY
Photo: Love+Craft Kitchen Chutneys are thick, chunky condiments, usually containing fruit and some sort of savory ingredients or seasonings. This fruit-sweetened Apple-Cranberry Chutney is a combination of seasonal ingredients and warm spices, making it a tangy...
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POACHED FISH WITH TOMATO AND FENNEL
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen Some variation of this dish is common in many areas of the Mediterranean where fish, fresh vegetables and olives are plentiful and simplicity reigns. It is easy to prepare, yet presents a quiet elegance to be savored, whether a weeknight or...
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A BASIC GUIDE TO WHOLE GRAINS
photo: iStock/864546308 Many of us have heard that we should avoid eating grains. The theory is twofold; first, that grains are high in carbohydrates which could lead to weight gain, cause insulin resistance and increase our chance of serious diseases and health...
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ROASTED SQUASH CURRY BOWL
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen This dish is comfort in a bowl! Our roasted curry squash bowl packs a terrific nutritious punch with its vegetables, protein, whole grains and mild, warming spices. And, it’s quite versatile - choose butternut squash, pumpkin or other...
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