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taste of Morocco

with my love for herbs and spices, of course I would be enamored with the cuisine of Morocco…known for its food culture, it is one of the...

the tale of tristan lobster

once upon a time, my cheese and wine shop, Food n’ Fermentations, was located right next door to my best foodie friend’s seafood...

tribute to The Harvester building

during my restauranteur days, about every five years, I would get the bug to move to a new downtown location…just like goldilocks, it was...

time for morels

in the spring, when the lilac bushes blossom, the foragers hit the woods in search of morel mushrooms…the hunters keep their sacred...

the lake life: Prime Boji

once a year my husband, Doug, and I escape to Iowa to enjoy a lazy day cruise with friends on lake Okoboji…living the lake life means...

delectable leg of lamb

in many households, having leg of lamb for dinner is like roast turkey, only eaten once or twice a year, usually a seasonal treat…very...

sunshine & coffee: La Luna Cafe

so often, when someone says, “let’s go out sometime!”, we immediately think of dinner or lunch…but what about breakfast? today, I joined...

my ragin'cajun gumbo stirfry

I love this time of the year when the garden is starting to yield its bounty…the excitement of the first crisp cucumber and plump, juicy...