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10 Juices and Smoothies to Boost Your Energy

by Jerry 0 comments May 20, 2013 Recipes
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Forget coffee and harsh carbonated energy drinks; Mother Nature has provided its own energy sources for you and is just waiting for you to take advantage of it. Fruit has great sources of energy and is excellent to drink in either smoothie or juice form.  Fruit is nature’s candy- the fructose, iron and fiber in [...]

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Glazed Lemon Wedges

by Jerry 4 comments December 27, 2012 Recipes
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Summer is here and as much as I love chocolate in all its many incarnations, warm weather calls for treats that are a bit lighter and brighter than my favorite winter fare.  The higher temperatures also mean we’re less likely to gravitate towards large treats, preferring instead to savor smaller bites and brighter flavors.  This [...]

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Pulled Smoked Pork Picnic Ham Sandwiches

Thumbnail image for Pulled Smoked Pork Picnic Ham Sandwiches by Jerry 8 comments July 19, 2011 Recipes
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages, you over there in the corner. Yes, you! I am here to introduce to you a sandwich so sublime, so complete in porcine perfection that it should be named a prince, Nay! A King! Among sandwiches.

I present to you, good Sir or Madam, the smoked pulled pork sandwich. A dish that while it may derive its heritage from humble beginnings, achieves more than many a well-bred meal ever can, or will.

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Fettuccine with Poached Egg and Pesto

by Jerry 14 comments July 28, 2010 Recipes
Fettuccine with Poached Egg and Pesto

This is less a serious recipe and more an ode to summer in all it’s blast-furnace glory.  Basil season is at its peak here in Northern California and has been on my mind a lot lately, even though it hasn’t been finding its way to my plate.  (This is something I plan to remedy very, [...]

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Peanut Butter Ice Cream Recipe

by Jerry 21 comments July 17, 2010 Recipes
Peanut Butter ice Cream Recipe

It’s summer and it’s hot.  In my part of the country this means weeks of 100-plus degree weather.  It’s the perfect time for ice cream… And to play with the brand-spanking-new ice cream maker attachment that my wife bought me for my birthday.  The timing couldn’t be better. I searched the bloggosphere for a few [...]

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Chicken Salad with Citrus and Cashews

by Jerry 2 comments June 17, 2010 Recipes

Simple, quick and tasty.  That’s what comes to mind when I think of this salad.  The sweetness of honey, the tang of mustard and a good hearty blast of sweet red grapefruit make this a sure-fire winner on even the hottest day. It puts a smile on my face every time I make it. It [...]

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Cucumber and Radish Salad

by Jerry 6 comments June 15, 2010 Recipes

With temperatures in the high double and low triple digits, it’s time for lighter meals that pack a ton of flavor without being heavy.  This dish provides all the flavor you could ever want and mingles it with an abundance of color and simple preparation.  From idea to plate in less than five minutes and [...]

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Feta Stuffed Lamb Burgers

by Jerry 22 comments June 10, 2010 Recipes
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It’s grilling time here in Northern California. While this normally means making up a batch of burgers or dogs to appease the always-starving hordes of small people running around our house, every once in a while it’s also time to get seriously creative and try something new and completely different. This recipe is inspired completely [...]

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Strawberry Smoothies

by Jerry 5 comments May 12, 2010 Recipes

The weather here in far Northern California is finally edging to warm and sunny, soon to be followed by blazing hot.  Along with the rise in temperature comes a steady decrease in the desire for long cooked, slow braised or even warm foods. To put it simply, we’re entering the salad, ice cream and smoothie [...]

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Drunken Chili-Lime-Sherry Shrimp with Garlic, Scallions, Sweet Peppers and Ramen Noodles Recipe

by Jerry 9 comments July 13, 2008 Recipes
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Seafood and noodles is something that I just love together. The combination is simple, tasty, filling and has more than enough flavor to satisfy any seafood lover. Add in some lime, a bit of cilantro and a touch of heat and you have what I consider to be one of the best summertime lunch dishes [...]

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