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Continue reading →: Lemon Vanilla Curd Berry PieLately, I have been craving something sweet. It is berry season and I always find that berries go beautifully with lemon. I probably get my love for lemons from my grandfather, Poppy. He loved lemons so much, really any citrus fruit, that he would peel and eat them like an…
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Continue reading →: Baba GanoushI am so fortunate to have the BEST co-workers! Truly. I am incredibly grateful. Crystal, in particular, was kind enough to bring me a beautiful eggplant from her garden. It is the most lovely dark purple. I couldn’t decide what I wanted to do with it and then it hit…
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Continue reading →: Bacon, Spinach and Tomato Sandwich with Basil Aioli (BST)Nothing screams Summer to me more than fresh, sweet, juicy tomatoes! I have been anxiously awaiting their arrival for months. Finally, they have arrived! While I love to use tomatoes in so many different dishes, one of my favorite ways is a simple sandwich. I love a BLT, but provisions…
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Continue reading →: Leftover Salmon Dip/SaladLast night I cooked salmon with a pesto and panko crust. I tried to figure out what I could make with the leftovers and decided a dip/salad would be the perfect thing. After giving Sophie and Rusty a few bites, of course. I decided to call it Leftover Salmon Dip/Salad.…
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Continue reading →: Buratta with Blistered Cherry TomatoesIt is the kickoff to America’s 250th Birthday this weekend and if you’re looking for a quick and easy appetizer, I have a great one! I start with about one cup of cherry tomatoes, which I toss in a baking pan, coat with olive oil, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.…
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Continue reading →: Tuna over succotash with Green Goddess DressingJust a mini post that was inspired by my new amazing client’s lunch yesterday. We had the pleasure of touring Wilmington all day and then grabbed a beautiful lunch @thepilothouse. A great view. Amazing company. Some dolphin. But, the dish. https://www.pilothouserest.com/_files/ugd/1ffb3c_824d225cefc847d29dd14c1c1cb6de28.pdf So tonight, Mike and I got some amazing fresh…
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Continue reading →: Easter Paas EggsIt’s Easter weekend and this year I am feeling a little nostalgic. It has been years since I decorated Easter Eggs and I decided the time has come to revisit. I went old school and got a Paas Kit just like when I was a little girl. It’s super simple…
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Continue reading →: Valentine’s Day Smoked Salmon on SourdoughThis year for Mike’s Valentine’s Day brunch I decided to veer away from a traditional heavier meal. We have eaten so many heavy foods lately with the holidays and such a cold winter. This morning called for a brighter and lighter take. This smoked salmon on sourdough is an incredibly…
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Continue reading →: Wok Steamed Baby Bok ChoyFor the benefit of efficiency I have been ordering groceries online for pick up for the past several years. While it typically works out well, occasionally I end up with something a little different than intended. This week presented one of those moments. I ordered Baby Bok Choy to use…
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Continue reading →: Beef Bourguignon (French country beef stew)It is nearing Christmas time and we have been experiencing some of the coldest temperatures we have seen in years. We even had our first snowfall last week when Mike and I went to see White Christmas! The wind chill has been in the single digits and weather like this…
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Continue reading →: Coming Soon…
It has been a minute, but I am coming back soon! Recipes in the works, including this Roasted Vegetable Chicken Curry.
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I’m Wendy
a self-taught cook, lover of all things food related and a Type 1 Diabetic. Please join me on a food discovery journey to unlock mindful ways to prepare wellness inspired recipes drawn from incredible restaurants and chefs from my own personal travels and experiences.
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