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  • John & Kira’s

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    https://www.johnandkiras.com 1999 John and Kira met at one of Kira’s rooftop parties. John was impressed with Kira’s food presentation and Kira was impressed John was working at her favorite socially responsible restaurant in Philadelphia – The White Dog Cafe. The love of food and community brought them together in 2000 to launch their company of Read more

  • Time for Coffee or Tea???

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  • Warmer Weather – Swordfish & Cucumber-Corn Salad

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    Lemon Garlic Swordfish Author – Amy Dong Lemon Garlic Mixture Fish Instructions Cucumber-Corn Salad https://www.bhg.com/most-saved-corn-recipes-11772988 Makes 10 Servings Ingredients Directions In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and 1/2t each of salt and black pepper. Stir in herbs, cucumbers, and corn. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Season with salt and Read more

  • Engaging Eats…

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    Charred Asian vegetables, pancit noodles, rice, and pickled papaya “atchara“ Highlight Fermented Foods – Atchara or atsara is a type of fermented papaya that is prominent in Philippine cuisine.  Dr. Mark Hyman, an author, family physician and director of the UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. states – Kimchi, kombucha, tempeh, miso, sauerkraut and other fermented foods are good sources of Read more

  • “Fly”

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    “Fly” a single from saxophonist Mindi Abair whose music ranges from jazz to blues. She has played with Gregg Allman, Aerosmith, Smokey Robinson to name a few of her collaborations. Mindi is a two time Grammy nominee – 2014 for Summer Horns with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot, and Gerald Albright. Then in 2015 received another Read more

  • Ever Wonder about the History of a Bottle Wine?

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    Chilean Wine – Qu Chardonnay 2021 https://us.nakedwines.com/producers/irene-paiva The winemaker of the Chilean Qu Chardonnay 2021 above discusses in Naked Wines communications the process used to document history of the vineyard’s wine. Picture above of various boxes demonstrating the care, history, and wine’s legacy of Viña l. The winemaker describes how each box represents the history Read more

  • Cinco de Mayo

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  • Engaging Sips

    COCKTAIL The Paloma (Spanish for “dove”) is a tequila-based cocktail. This drink is most commonly prepared by mixing tequila, lime juice,[1] and a grapefruit-flavored soda such as Fresca, Squirt, or Jarritos and served on the rocks with a lime wedge. Adding salt to the rim of the glass is also an option. Wikipedia https://www.spoon.com/pages/paloma-cocktail MOCKTAIL This grapefruit Paloma mocktail packs a zesty citrus punch with Read more

  • Batch Chocolate – Wonders – Camel Milk, Costa Rica, & Brooklyn, NY

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    https://barandcocoa.com/collections/al-nassma Al Nassma, Dubai, UAE – producers of the first and finest camel milk chocolate. Al Nassma (the gentle breeze rolling in from the desert. Bar and Cocoa) started the camel milk chocolate factory around 2007/2008. Camel Milk with low fat and higher salt content along with chocolate beans from Tanzania and vanilla beans from Read more

  • Granola, Preserves, Salsa, and much more…

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    https://www.spoon.com American Spoon located in Michigan has been making jam/preserves since 1982. Read more