Category: Food & Recipes

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A Pinot Noir Rigatoni

If you are looking for a great meal that can last your family a few days, than get ready to buckle up for a filling rigatoni. Made with three cheeses and a tomato sauce enhanced by pinot noir, this pasta dish will keep you coming back for more.

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It’s Not Fall Without These: My Favorite Things for the Season

You won’t see swimsuits, daisy dukes, and flip flops now for a while, unless you live in tropical area that is. Even still, fall is officially here and it’s time to bring out the sweaters, scarves and booties; but it’s not just style that changes. Along with the changing colors of the leaves, come those changes in décor, atmosphere, and taste. So it’s also time to brew that pumpkin spice coffee, light apple cinnamon candles, and bring out the flavorful pies.

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Coffee and Dessert Pairings for the Summer

The fun thing about summer is that you can leisure a bit more and indulge. So, as the final month of summer winds down, I wanted to share some coffee and dessert pairings for the summer that you can enjoy.

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Desserts: A Warm Embrace for the Soul

In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, we often overlook the simple pleasures that have the power to transform our attitudes and brighten our spirits. Take a moment, indulge your senses, and let’s explore how these delectable treats can provide comfort, change our attitudes, and touch our hearts.

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How Food Can Positively Impact Your Mental Health

In the pursuit of overall well-being, we often prioritize physical exercise, mindfulness practices, and self-care routines. However, one aspect that is often overlooked is the profound connection between our diet and mental health. The food we consume plays a crucial role in nourishing not only our bodies but also our minds.

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A Seafood Favorite: Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Salmon

A delicious combination of sweet and spicy that never disappoints. Dijon mustard and dark brown sugar combine as a lovely pairing to enhance an already flavorful fish. It is absolutely delicious!

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M’s Wine Tasting: 004

There will be many occasions where knowing wines will come in handy. For this reason, I have started a personal inquiry of wines and thought it might be not only intriguing, but helpful to share my findings. The fourth wine in my series is a Naked Wines find that took me by surprise.

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A Tuna Steak with a Creamy Lemon Dijon Mustard Sauce

If you are looking for a beef steak alternative, this tuna steak recipe is just for you. Tuna is a flavorful fish and a part of the “red meats” of fish, which makes it a perfect steak substitute.

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A Simple Coq au Vin Blanc

In my household, anytime I find a chicken recipe, it is a must and a save because they love chicken. When I came across coq au vin, I had to give it a go and, of course, a little spin because I am far from being a French chef, no matter how much I enjoy French cooking.

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Classic Carrot Cake

If you are looking for a classic cake that packs a punch, the classic carrot cake is the way to go. And, no, it doesn’t taste like you’re eating a bundle of carrots, but a delightfully spicy and sweet cake. Paired with a cream cheese frosting, this carrot cake is rich and comforting.

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M’s Wine Tasting: 003

There will be many occasions where knowing wines will come in handy. For this reason, I have started a personal inquiry of wines and thought it might be not only intriguing, but helpful to share my findings. By no means am I an expert, as you know coffee is my heart’s drink, yet on a “wine’s quest”, so to speak, I will be sharing the wines that I try, my thoughts on them, and a rating in this new wine tasting series.

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7 Beautifully Delicious Ways to Elevate Your Coffee

There are moments where having your coffee give more can be the cherry on the cake of your day. Be it trying a new blend or adding foam and ground cinnamon, there a various ways to enhance your coffee bringing it from the mundane to sumptuous. Big or small, these changes and additions can help you enjoy that coffee time a little bit more.