A business associate and friend of mine, Earl Beadle, has a beautiful and talented daughter, Merris Beadle. 

I recently have fallen in love with chopped salads.  OMG!   If it's on the menu, I order it.&nb

[tube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUCTJjiPG9Q[/tube] During the summer months, packing a picnic lunch to e

This yummy fresh fruit drink is so easy to blend up for breakfast or dessert.  It's  smooth, natural

"Clotted Cream" is a a thick cream made by indirectly heating full-cream cow's milk using steam or a water bat

Here's a simply yummy tasting dessert that you can whip up in minutes.  It's light and extremely satisfyi

      Sometimes we just don't get enough fruits and veggies in our diet.  A great way to e

Growing up, my Mom used to make this recipe for a moist, dark chocolate cake.  She would make the recipe as a

I love hot Chicken Curry for dinner over a bed of jasmine rice.  However, one night I was in the mood for a c

I recently fell in love with the Blueberry Muffins made with spelt flour that I purchased at Whole Foods.  Ho

This is such a simple, yet delicious appetizer, dip or spread.  I love to serve it with fresh cut veggies and

Fruit galette is now one of my go-to desserts.  While it takes about an hour to bake in the oven, you can mak

This Pear and Almond Pound Cake recipe is so moist and tasty with subtle flavors of pear, almond, vanilla and

     The energy is high and the faces are friendly at the 6th Annual Raw Living Expo being

Just after the December holidays, I had some leftover pesto.  I wound up serving the pesto over some past

At the holidays, my family LOVES this yummy dish, Sweet Potato Medley Casserole, as a side dish to turkey, chi

I just LOVE my new tart pan! :)  If you don't have one, you can find them at any kitchen goods, home stor

Who doesn’t like a delicious dessert? I know I love them. :) But everything in moderation right?  Well, at

As many of you know, my husband and I live on an orchard in the Santa Rosa Valley, Ca.  We have many avocado

Holiday time in our family means party time!  Whenever friends and family gather, we love to enjoy a cele

At Thanksgiving and during the holiday season, my family loves to get together and PARTY!  Here's a delic

This morning, I opened the French doors leading out from the house to the orchard. As I stepped onto the patio

  Sometimes you just have to have "cake" for breakfast.  This delightful coffee cake is a perfect co

I love everything pumpkin - pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin muffins and bread.  Here

[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwNl90eejE4[/tube] In Italy, the word PANINO, means a sandwich made from

I love the autumn when the leaves turn vibrant colors and the air takes on a crisp quality.  To me, this

[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rCCqJi3JiY[/tube] Instead of buying pancake mixes (read the list of ingr

Green Beans Almondine Cuisine: Veggie Side Dish Author: Maryann Ridini Spencer Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 2

This delicious side can be served as a side to grilled chicken or fish.  You can also serve it adding in

  For a delicious side to grilled fish or chicken, try my Pecan Quinoa! Pecan Quinoa Recipe Type: Side Di

Enjoy this tasty appetizer before the "main event"!  It's bursting with delicious flavor and it's a fresh

Kale, Spinach and Pesto Strata Author: Maryann Ridini Spencer Prep time: 40 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time

This Almond Cake recipe  has the very light, subtle taste of almond.  It's fantastic with a dollop o

I first had a panini, and Italian sandwich, when I visited Milan a number of years ago working at a film festi

I recently interviewed Main Course California Corporate Executive Chef Rachel Main in an article for Totally L

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