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Types of Food

Football and Wings – the Best Part of September

September 1, 2010
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Well summer is beginning to wind down and fall is right around the corner. Are you someone who looks forward to September? When football finally kicks off — there is nothing like watching the boys of fall under the lights on a Friday night at the local high school, tailgating at your favorite college on [...]

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Carnitas Chicken Sandwiches

August 20, 2010
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Salsa Verde was by far, Greg’s favorite salsa of the week!  I roasted the tomatillos and peppers on the grill before adding them to the salsa.  This was the one salsa that I put in the food processor to create a puree, instead of a mixture of diced veggies.  Even with taking the time to [...]

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In Search of the Best Grilled Chicken Spices and Seasonings

June 12, 2010
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We get asked all the time – “what are the best spices or seasonings for grilled chicken”? This is typically asked from those that are trying to eat healthier and leaner as chicken is often the cornerstone of these types of meal routines. When you consume a good deal of chicken in your regular meal [...]

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What are the Best Chicken, Beef and Fish Spices?

May 30, 2010
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We get this question a lot… we’ve heard it at conferences we’ve spoken at, through emails and from customers calling on the phone. Some spices just naturally go better with certain types of meat and so naturally home chefs are curious about this, especially if they are looking at breaking out of a meal rut, [...]

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The Importance of Lean Protein

April 11, 2010
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One of the reasons for this blog – besides the opportunity to talk about foods and seasonings that I love – is to try to help those struggling to get in better shape. Over the years I have done a ton of research to get a better understanding of what the fittest athletes in the [...]

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Which Spices Make the Best Vegetable Seasonings?

April 3, 2010
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Last weekend I spoke at my first woman’s conference – beforehand I was crazy nervous which seems kind of ridiculous given my past life, running a rapidly exploding internet business where I regularly spoke in front of the entire company on a monthly basis. I guess knowing faces (even if there are many) is a [...]

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Baba Ghanouj – Eggplant Dip

February 3, 2010
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Baba Ghanouj is a Middle Eastern dip made with eggplant.  I do like eggplant and I have had this dip before in restaurants – so I thought I would try to make it at home.  Boy! It is very good!  I made it to take to work this week in my lunch.  You could certainly [...]

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Flavorful Latin Food – More than just Tacos and Jamaican Jerk Seasoning!

January 30, 2010
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Latin American food has become a popular trend for those looking to experience the exotic, cuisine of our neighbors to the south.  Mexican and Cuban foods have been a favorite of the southern US for some time and the seasonings of the Caribbean continue to grow in popularity with those looking for the bold and [...]

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Baked Kale Chips

January 27, 2010
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Super easy and amazingly good!  Kale is a highly nutritious antioxidant vegetable.  Kale has a high level of beta carotene and Vitamin K.  It is a type of cabbage and comes from the same family as broccoli, cauliflower, and collard greens.
I was skeptical at first – but this easy take on kale is a new [...]

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