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Ricotta, Herb Frittata with Feta

I opened my fridge, stomach rumbling. The temptation to just grab the first thing I saw was strong but I didn’t want just anything; I wanted something filling that would hit the spot. That’s when I s...

23 h ago

Pomegrante, Blueberry, Matcha Tea Slushy | An Antioxidant Punch

These past few months have gone by in such a blur. It’s almost summertime and the promise of picnics on beaches, warm evenings, and crisp glasses of wine enjoyed outdoors fills my mind. You can’t hel...

6 days ago

It’s Cocktail Time | 3 New Books Reviewed and a Giveaway

It’s time to hit the books and the booze to reinvigorate your cocktail recipes for warmer weather. Escape the heat with a breezy, homegrown summer drink, alcohol infused meal, or a fresh and fun froz...

21 may 12

Pea and Herbed Goat Cheese Tart | Spring on a Plate

How do you put the essence of spring on a plate? One of my favorite sights of the season is the abundant wave of fresh green vegetables that flood the market. I get my fill of artichokes, asparagus, ...

16 may 12

Eating in Good Health

The best diets consist of an abundance of high-nutrient, low stress foods, and the first principle of a well-balanced diet is to eat a wide variety of those foods. Eating variety is important because...

11 may 12

Le Creuset Stoneware Gratin and Rectangular Covered Casserole (ARV 130.00) Review and Giveaway

(Please remember to vote for me in the Le Creuset Pairings Photo Contest by “liking” my image here.) Le Creuset enameled cast-iron cookware has been a favorite in kitchens around the worl...

07 may 12

Sautéed Radishes with Fava Beans | A Radish Revelation

(I need your help friends! I’m excited to be participating in the Le Creuset Pairings Photo Contest on Pinterest and I would very much appreciate your votes for my image (as seen in the sidebar...

30 apr 12

Magimix by Robot-Coupe Food Processor Review and Giveaway (ARV $500) | The Original Food Processor

Over forty years ago the first food processor was invented and it was made by Robot-Coupe; today Robot-Coupe by Magimix is still the finest food processor on the market. Made in Burgundy, France, the...

24 apr 12

Raw Asparagus and Mushroom Salad with Walnuts and Miso Dressing

They’re the talk of the town; slim, green and delicate, and come springtime everyone’s talking about them – asparagus. Nothing screams springtime like asparagus (well perhaps artichokes do), th...

19 apr 12

Celebrating Earth Day with a Picnic for the Planet | Picnic Basket Giveaway

Is there any better way to spend a beautiful spring day than to set out a blanket, open up a basket-full of food, and pour a crisp glass of lemonade while soaking in the sun? These days we rarely mak...

16 apr 12

Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Mint Parsley Pesto and Cucumbers

I have to confess, these past few days I’ve felt pretty uninspired with cooking. You would think that’d be impossible considering how much of my time is spent thinking about and even dreaming about ...

11 apr 12

Oven Braised Artichokes with Garlic and Thyme

Have you seen them yet? Plump and silvery green with prickly scales and furry centers; they’re in season right now. Big, beautiful springtime artichokes are here. I’ve certainly eaten my fair share...

06 apr 12

Kelly Moore Bags Review and Giveaway (Worldwide)

While the photo world is filled with incredibly functional accessories and cutting edge technology, it often falls flat when it comes to aesthetics, and that’s especially true for camera bags. When ...

02 apr 12

Gluten Free and Grain Free Chocolate Granola | Chocolate for Breakfast

This is not your typical granola. There are no oats to be found which means it’s not only gluten-free its grain-free as well. But what it does have is chocolate, and let me tell you, that is always...

28 mar 12 1 person likes this

Sugar Snap Pea and Fennel Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette | Welcoming Spring

It’s no surprise to regular readers that I tend to like meals made with as little fuss and pretense as possible. That’s especially true come spring as the best meals of the season require minimal fu...

23 mar 12

Canon and Nikon Camera Lens Mug Giveaway

I have a fun giveaway for photography lovers today: your favorite Canon and Nikon lenses in mug form! You may have already come across one of these mugs and not even realized it they look so much li...

19 mar 12

Thin Green Spinach and Herb Omelettes | Flourless Crêpes

Pin It I like the concept of omelettes; it’s feel-good, casual food, the sort that makes you want to roll up your sleeves, get comfortable and dive in. They remind me of lazy weekends and leisurely ...

14 mar 12

Raspberry Lychee Sorbet Served with Champagne (Champagne Floats)

Pin It As some of you may have noticed, things look a little different around here. I thought it was time Gourmande in the Kitchen had a bit of a facelift. I’ve been itching to make a change for som...

09 mar 12

Moleskine Passions Journal Review and Giveaway | Open Worldwide (Total 120 USD )

Simple black notebooks with signature rounded corners and an elastic band to keep their contents nicely secured; Moleskine journals have been a trusted companion to creative minds for years. These l...

06 mar 12

Creamy Broccoli Spinach Soup | A Bowl of Green

Pin It Soup, it soothes the sick and chases away the cold; a simple dish that offers us warmth and nourishment when we most need it. I find comfort in a bowl of soup. I rarely tire of it and am fairl...

29 feb 12 1 person likes this

Homemade Flax and Hemp Seed Crackers | Grain-Free and Gluten-Free

Pin It I want you to make your own crackers. It’s easy, I promise. Why crackers? Well, it all started a few weeks ago when I was craving a snack. You see, I have a habit of grazing, which includes ...

23 feb 12 1 person likes this

Magimix Vision Toaster Review and Giveaway (ARV $249.95) | The First See-Through Toaster

Pin It Could burnt toast be a thing of the past? After a decade in development, it looks like the answer is yes, thanks to Magimix’s Vision Toaster. Magimix has solved the age old problem of ...

20 feb 12

Chocolate Blackberry Mille-Feuille | For the Love of Chocolate

Pin It I must admit I’m undecided about Valentine’s Day. I assure you I have nothing against celebrating love; it’s just a holiday fraught with pressure, a test to prove how in love you are, or how r...

13 feb 12

Hot Spiced Cashew Coconut Milk | For a Cold Night

Pin It I’ve always been one for hot beverages. You’ll often find me with a hot cup of tea to keep my hands warm and ward off the cold weather. Hot cocoa and warm milk are favorites of mine as well,...

07 feb 12

A New Site and Some Other News

I had been meaning to update my photography portfolio last year but one day turned into another, life moving along at its usual hurried pace, and the idea was quietly set aside for another time. As c...

03 feb 12

Honey Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Dipping Sauce | Rochers à la Noix de Coco

Pin It I hesitated to call these coconut macaroons because we’ve all had at least one bad experience with those misshapen, heavy, tooth-achingly sweet confections that pass for macaroons sometimes. ...

30 jan 12

Black Beluga Lentil Salad with Mushrooms and Mustard Vinaigrette | Hearty Feel Good Food

Pin It My pantry door refuses to shut. The shelves are increasingly packed with an ever-expanding myriad of ingredients I seem to collect each time I go to the store. Sometimes I wonder if a few aren...

25 jan 12

Photojojo Fisheye, Macro/Wide Angle and Telephoto Phone Lens Review and Giveaway (Worldwide)

Wednesday I talked a little about the impact of camera phones on photography, and today I have a fun giveaway related to that subject. It’s a set of smart attachments for your camera phone that allo...

20 jan 12

Mobile Photography/iPhon eography | A New Pair of Eyes

Pin It On January 9th 2007 the iPhone was born and changed photography and the camera market forever. Five years later there are millions of camera phone enthusiasts and mobile photography has gone m...

18 jan 12

Green Lemonade | Juicing for Health

Pin It So let’s talk juice. Not the kinds you buy in the grocery store, but freshly pressed homemade vegetable and fruit juices. Juicing is one of the best things you can do for your body. It provid...

13 jan 12

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