Star of the Week: Fennel

03/26/2012

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Fennel, oh how she shines

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Fennel, she's a Show Stopper everywhere she goes with her finely scented hair…I mean feather-like leaves…..
When in your cart,  your fridge, or just standing in your kitchen, guests will flock to see what the heck it is, (all the while hoping it's not some new experiment!) 

This cancer fighting, inflammation reducing, cholesterol slashing Feathery Fennel is a free radical warrior superfood and lucky for you, it's in season now!

Its part of the Parsley, Dill, Carrots, & Coriander family….wow no Wonder She Shines! What a family!
Fennel is easy to cook, and is a marvelous addition to salmon, potatoes, avocados, scallops, dips, or even as a sandwich topper!
 
Coming soon in the RECIPES section I will post two of my favorite Show Stopping Fennel dishes:

-Roasted Fennel & Potatoes
-Casablanca Shellfish & Fennel Tagine
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Fruit bowl - new and improved

02/21/2012

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Don't toss out the fruit!

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One of the biggest complaints I hear is the frustration of having to throw out fruit before getting a chance to indulge because it's gone bad. I learned this tip from my friend Fleur, one of New Orleans' top make-up artists:

Chop it all up in a big bowl, and somehow the flavors mesh together and become even more tasty. All the fruit gets eaten and household pals feel they've taken a trip to the Caribbean!
Click here to get the full recipe: Don't Toss Out the Fruit

While at the Farmer's Market recently...
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Meyer Lemon Season

01/25/2012

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Run, don't walk, before Meyer Lemon Season is over
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If you've never had a Meyer lemon, what a treat you are missing. It taste like an orange and lemon combined. They are very juicy and teasingly add a tantalizing taste of greatness to your menu!
Simply slicing one up and plopping in your water is refreshing. 

When in season, I always have to make Kelli & Ajay's Meyer Lemon Risotto. Now that's Rock n' Roll in your mouth!

You can find their recipe below, or click here.
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Meyer Lemon Risotto

01/25/2012

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Meyer Lemon Nosh with Kelli
There is hardly a person more warm-hearted and lovely than Kelli and her adorable family.
Kelli Williams and I love to nibble on nosh all over town. Though I have to say, one of my all-time favorite dishes is her husband Ajay Sahgal's speciality: 
Meyer Lemon Risotto
Despite its silky texture, this recipe has no cream or cheese! Astonishing! 
The Meyer lemon adds an unexplainable bite to this rich dish. Click Here 
or read more for the recipe...
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