tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27731709852652165152024-03-15T21:09:36.780-04:00Florida Food LoverRecipes, restaurant recommendations, and all things foodFlorida Food Loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348647817315126460noreply@blogger.comBlogger287125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773170985265216515.post-91951668443455334522018-11-25T21:08:00.000-05:002018-11-25T21:08:02.157-05:00Thanksgiving 2018 Recipes <br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">I tried
two new recipes for Thanksgiving this year. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">I love using phyllo dough cups since they are so easy and perfect for bite-sized appetizers.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">I thought I was bringing
cranberry sauce, but turns out that dish was already taken. Since I already
bought the berries, I coated them in sugar and added them to a sweet potato
tartlet recipe that I found. They were so pretty and really added a lot of
flavor! Plus, the original recipe topped the tartlets with brown sugar pecans,
but I absolutely love Trader Joe’s sweet & spicy pecans since they have a
kick to them, so I used them instead. </span></div>
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addition to the tartlets, I brought iced tea (I’m pregnant so no wine for me
this year). We have a lot of rosemary growing in our backyard so I threw that
into the tea with some peaches and a ginger simple syrup. The tea was really
tasty but I should have given myself more time to make it. I put the hot water
into my drink dispenser to brew the green tea but the heat ruined the seal so
it started leaking. Luckily my grandma had a backup dispenser that we transferred
it to when we got there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you all had a wonderful holiday and got to spend quality time with your loved
ones!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sweet Potato Tartlets with Sugared
Cranberries, Sweet & Spicy Pecans & Mint </span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">(adapted
from <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-potato-tartlets">My Recipes</a></span>)</span></div>
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mini-phyllo shells, thawed <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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(if you don’t have a Trader Joe’s near you, you can <a href="https://themodernlocket.wordpress.com/2013/10/18/sweet-spicy-roasted-pecans-a-trader-joes-hack/">follow
this recipe</a> to make them yourself)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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below) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Wash the sweet potato, stab holes in it, rub in olive oil, wrap in aluminum
foil, then cook in the crock pot for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high (or cook
the sweet potato by your preferred method). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place shells on baking sheets. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In a food processor or with a mixer, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add sweet potato (no skin), sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Spoon filling into
shells. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until center is set. While still warm, press on pecans.
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Once cooled, garnish with mint leaves and sugared cranberries. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In a medium saucepan, heat water and 1 cup sugar over medium heat until
boiling. Keep just at a boil for 10 minutes or until it thickens slightly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Line a cookie sheet with foil and place a cooling
rack over. Toss batches of cranberries in the simple syrup and transfer to the
rack to dry (try to space the berries out so they don’t stick together). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Add tea bags and rosemary to a pitcher and top with boiling water. Allow to
steep for 6-8 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Meanwhile, boil 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and ginger in a small pot over high
heat. Reduce heat to medium then allow to simmer uncovered until the syrup
thickens Remove from heat and allow to cool. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fill a drink dispenser part way with ice. Top with sliced peaches, cranberries,
rosemary iced tea, and ginger simple syrup. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Florida Food Loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348647817315126460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773170985265216515.post-35224993227811120072018-07-29T16:01:00.000-04:002018-07-29T16:05:54.616-04:00Crispy Cauliflower Bites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
is probably the best (and most unhealthy) way to eat cauliflower. It tastes
like bites of fried chicken but is completely vegetarian. These would also be
delicious served over a salad, but we devoured them on their own. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://damndelicious.net/2014/04/04/parmesan-cauliflower-bites/">Damn
Delicious</a></span>)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">Ingredients:</span><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">½ cup vegetable oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">1 cup Panko bread crumbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">1/4 cup Parmesan cheese<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">1/2 T red pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">4 cups cauliflower florets<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt;">1/2 cup flour (I used whole-wheat) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sauce</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Heat oil in a large
skillet over medium-high heat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Combine bread crumbs,
Parmesan, red pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Dredge cauliflower
pieces in flower, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to
coat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Add cauliflower to the
skillet 8-10 at a time and cook until evenly golden and crispy, rotating every
minute (they should crisp up in 2-3 minutes).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Transfer to a paper
towel lined plate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Toss the fried
cauliflower in Soyaki sauce and serve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Florida Food Loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348647817315126460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773170985265216515.post-42085583843605551602018-07-02T23:19:00.001-04:002018-07-03T06:25:24.026-04:00Chewy Chocolate Cherry Pop Rock Sprinkled Brownies<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Buzzfeed
<a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/jesseszewczyk/the-best-brownie-recipe?utm_term=.sxkVBRWgww#.pqPAdRWnOO"><span style="color: blue;">recently
posted a video</span></a> ranking different celebrity brownie recipes. This one by
Gordon Ramsay is sprinkled in Pop Rocks (or as he calls them, “popping candy.”
We tried this recipe out for a pre-Fourth of July BBQ over the weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">We love watching all of Gordon Ramsay's shows, but especially Masterchef Junior. I'm always so impressed by the talent of these 8-12 year olds! Plus, there's a lot less drama and Gordon is way nicer to the kids than the adults... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">I
have to say, I followed the recipe and mine did NOT turn out as expected. The
brownies were so thick that the inside wasn’t cooking so it was liquid inside
at the end of the cooking time. Also, it recommended lining the pan with
parchment paper, which ended up being more of a hassle than just spraying the
pan like I normally do. I was ready to call it a Pinstrosity, but after cooking
them for a bit longer and hiding all the crevices in sprinkles and Pop Rocks,
they weren’t nearly as horrible looking. </span></div>
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addition to Pop Rocks, the brownies have dried cherries inside giving them a
Black-Forest Cake flavor. It was kind of a strange combination; I think
I’d try the same base recipe but with toasted coconut or nuts on top next time.</span></div>
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you do end up using Pop Rocks, make sure to wait for the brownies to cool and sprinkle
them right before serving, otherwise they may end up melting and losing their
pop. Also, I got red and blue Pop Rocks for Fourth of July, however, be warned
that the color on the packages does not match the color inside. The green
package is actually red watermelon inside and the blue package is green
tropical punch (the strawberry was the only predictable color). </span></div>
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you have better success than I do if you try these for Independence Day! At least they tasted better than they looked...</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Chewy Chocolate Cherry Pop Rock
Sprinkled Brownies </span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">(adapted from <span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.gordonramsay.com/gr/recipes/pop-power-chocolate-brownies/">Gordon</a><u>
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<li style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0px 0px 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; margin: 0px;">1 stick butter</span></li>
<li style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0px 0px 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; margin: 0px;">1-1/3 cups sugar</span></li>
<li style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0px 0px 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; margin: 0px;">16 oz dark chocolate chips </span></li>
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<li style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0px 0px 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; margin: 0px;">Pinch of salt </span></li>
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<li style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0px 0px 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; margin: 0px;">1/3 cup cocoa powder</span></li>
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<li style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0px 0px 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; margin: 0px;">1 cup dried sour cherries</span></li>
<li style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0px 0px 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; margin: 0px;">2 T milk </span></li>
<li style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0px 0px 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; margin: 0px;">½ cup Pop Rocks </span></li>
<li style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0px 0px 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; margin: 0px;">Sprinkles </span></li>
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan (I’d steer clear of using
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Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. </span></div>
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Melt 2/3 of the chocolate chips. I put mine in the microwave and heated on 30
second increments while stirring until liquid. </span></div>
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Pour the chocolate into the butter mixture and combine. Add the flour, salt, vanilla
extract, and cocoa powder and mix together. </span></div>
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Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and beat with a fork until well mixed. Stir
the eggs into the chocolate mixture. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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Stir in the sour cherries and remaining chocolate chips. If the mixture feels stiff,
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Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the brownies
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Take the brownies out of the oven and leave to cool. </span></div>
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this point, we were running late for the BBQ, so we cut the brownies much too
early, then ended up making a mess. Make sure you allow time for the brownies
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When cooled and ready to serve, sprinkle with Pop Rocks and sprinkles. </span></div>
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tried to use more melted chocolate as a frosting, which tasted good but caused
the Pop Rocks to melt. If you use them as a topping, they shouldn’t touch
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Last
night we had the privilege of previewing the brand-new <a href="https://www.terragaucha.net/" target="_blank">Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse</a> on South Dale Mabry in Tampa before it officially opens on tomorrow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">We were
sad when GrillSmith closed in that location awhile back because I love their
pumpkin crab bisque (luckily, they are moving into the old Grille One Sixteen
location further up the road just north of Kennedy…)</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Terra
Gaucha has run a successful restaurant in Jacksonville since 2015. They worked
with <a href="http://www.bdgllp.com/" target="_blank">BDG Architects</a> to convert the previous <a href="https://grillsmith.com/" target="_blank">Grillsmith </a>location into an elegant
new space that is now fit for the churrascaria style dining experience. This
culinary style originated with the South American cowboys, or “gaúchos,” who
grilled meats over an open flame. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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been lucky getting to preview the transformation of the restaurant since I work
for the architect. Our interior design team did an amazing job (you can </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bdgllp/posts/1571910356191475"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">read more
about the design concept here</span></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">). I love the beautiful wine display at the
entrance as well as the custom sculpture and painting by artist <a href="http://www.marcdewaele.com/" target="_blank">Marc De Waele</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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never visited a Brazilian steakhouse before, so I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect.
For dinner, restaurant patrons have the option for either a gourmet salad and
hot bar or the “full rodizio experience” which includes the salad bar as well as
unlimited access to over a dozen varieties of meats cut tableside. We were
invited to be part of the “friends and family” night to sample the menu, so our
meals were complimentary (minus the drinks…) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have a diverse wine menu, but we tried their cocktails instead. Lance had the
caipirinha, made with cachaça (a Brazilian rum), sugar, and lime. I had the
same but with muddled pineapple and mint, which I’d definitely order again. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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were seated, we were served cheesey puffs of bread along with caramelized
bananas. The bread was good but I wanted to keep room for all the food to
follow. However, we did devour the bananas (they brought us another plate of
them after we cleaned the first plate). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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heard they had a salad bar, I pictured it being more like a Sweet Tomatoes, but
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food. They had a few meats and
cheeses (including an enormous wheel of parmesan), grilled pineapple, roasted
garlic, soups, salads, and more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had our fill of that, we flipped over a card to signify that we were ready for
the servers to bring us meat. It seems that the second we flipped it over, we
had half a dozen people dashing our way to serve us. We almost had to flip the
cards over as soon as we turned them to green because otherwise we’d never have
the opportunity to try the meats they cut for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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favorite of the meats was the Porco Com Parmesao (pork tenderloin encrusted
with Parmesan cheese). It is soaked in white wine and herbs before being
roasted and coasted in cheese. I also enjoyed the smoky Linguiça (Brazilian sausage)
and the Picanha (their house specialty premium sirloin). The rest came by so
quickly I could barely keep track of what I was sampling. You can see the variety
of meats here (we thought it was funny that the “gauchos” were labeled the same
as the meats on the menu…hopefully they weren’t turning us into cannibals!)</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> </span></div>
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waiter, Dennis, was extremely welcoming and attentive. He asked for our
feedback on the drinks and dishes, which was all positive on our end. I would
have loved to have tried one of their desserts, but we were beyond full at the
end of our meal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">While we
really enjoyed ourselves, we’d have to save this for a special occasion because
it is pricier than we’d spend on a typical date night. Plus, as much as I enjoyed
the food, I just don’t eat enough to make any all-you-can-eat establishment
worth it. Lance already said he wants to come back for his birthday though
because for him, the more meat the better. I wish there was a way to visit and
enjoy the salad bar with a smaller sampling of the meats rather than the
unlimited option. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have another new restaurant concept in town and we wish them the best! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Terra
Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse is located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Terra+Gaucha+Brazilian+Steakhouse+Tampa/@27.9327937,-82.5053065,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6914e60f4a0f7d9c?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiRq_zdt67aAhWsVN8KHZRjDFEQ_BIIjAEwCg">1108
S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They are open <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">for lunch Monday
through Friday 11:30am – 2pm and Saturday/Sunday from 11:30am – 3pm. For
dinner, they are open from 5 – 10pm Monday through Friday, 4 – 10:30pm on
Saturday, and 4 – 9pm on Sunday. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Florida Food Loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348647817315126460noreply@blogger.com01108 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629, USA27.932513 -82.5052452.4104785 -123.813839 53.454547500000004 -41.196651tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773170985265216515.post-44449177144032312712018-04-03T22:03:00.000-04:002018-04-03T22:09:15.859-04:00Orange Cannoli Cheesecake<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I’ve
been making a cheesecake every Easter for nearly a decade now! This year was my
11<sup>th</sup> year of this tradition. Hard to believe it’s been that long
since I was in college making these with my roommates… <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It’s
getting more difficult to find a unique flavor that I haven’t made in the past,
but I save cheesecake recipes throughout the year in preparation. This year I found
an amazing recipe for orange cannoli cheesecake. Cannoli are one of my very favorite
desserts, <a href="http://www.floridafoodlover.com/2014/07/mazzaros-italian-market.html">especially
love them from Mazzaro’s Italian Market in St. Pete</a>. (By the way, did you
know a single cannoli is called a “cannolo”? Just learned that now…cannoli is
actually the plural form…) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hardest part of this recipe was actually finding cannoli shells that weren’t
already filled. I’m sure if I drove to a specialty market or bakery, it would
have worked out fine, but I was on the hunt late at night and ended up at 4
grocery stores before I found them (none at Trader Joes or Sprouts, Publix
wouldn’t sell them empty since they didn’t have a SKU for them, so I ended up
at Whole Foods). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cheesecake uses ricotta instead of cream cheese and is topped with a layer of
cannoli filling, pistachios, <a href="https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/sweetened-dried-orange-slices">Trader
Joe’s candied orange slices</a>, and couple cannoli for decoration. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had a family potluck at our house with 16 people this year – all the food was
delicious but I especially loved my mom’s cute chick deviled eggs! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had plenty of leftovers because there was so much food. Plus, my grandpa
brought a Goody Goody strawberry pie for dessert so we had lots of sweets. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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everyone had a wonderful Easter spent with loved ones. Check out the recipe
below if you want to make this cake for yourself (or come to our house quickly
if you want some leftovers!) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from <a href="https://www.creative-culinary.com/cannoli-cheesecake/">Creative
Culinary</a>)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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flour<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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peel <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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2 for the actual cheesecake and the rest for filling with the extra
cannoli cream) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Place ricotta cheese into a fine mesh strainer and place in the fridge for at
least 12 hours and up to 24 to drain (I ended up patting mine with paper towels
to remove the excess moisture) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Spray a 9” springform pan with cooking spray (I use coconut oil spray) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Combine all crust ingredients together and press evenly into the bottom of the
pan and ½” up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool
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In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the 2 cups of ricotta and granulated sugar
until smooth. Beat in flour, vanilla, orange peel, and orange juice. Add beaten
eggs, one at a time, and blend on low speed until just incorporated. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sprinkle chocolate chips with flour (to keep them from settling to the bottom
of the pan). Sift out the flour and add the chips to filling. Mix gently and
pour into the prepared pan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fill a large baking pan with 1” hot water. Place the springform cheesecake pan
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Carefully remove the pan from the oven and place the springform pan on a wire
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font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background: white; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">2010 Amaretto</span></a><span style="background: white;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">, </span></span><a href="https://www.cuisinart.com/recipes/desserts/2366.html" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background: white; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">2011 Dark Chocolate Raspberry</span></a><span style="background: white;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; 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font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">,</span></span><a href="http://www.floridafoodlover.com/2015/04/chocolate-baileys-cheesecake.html" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background: white; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">2015 Chocolate Baileys</span></a><span style="background: white;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.floridafoodlover.com/2016/04/almond-joy-easter-cheesecake.html" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; 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friend Jason held his birthday at Infusion Brewing in Trinity last week. The brewery was
hosting a mac & cheese competition that day so of course we had to
participate! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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contest was judged on cheesiness, texture, seasoning, overall taste, and
creativity. We spent time on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/alnjan6/" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>trying to find a unique recipe and came
across a couple that incorporated pretzels for crunchy texture, which was
perfect since they also pair great with beer! As an added bonus, we also topped
ours with candied bacon, one of Lance’s mom’s recipes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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were nine different kinds (one was disqualified since it was made by one of the
brewers). There was a pretty good variety, but I’m of course biased and loved ours
the best! Our second favorite was actually the disqualified one which incorporated
Infusion Brewing’s <a href="http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/food/spirits/Local-craft-beer-of-the-week-Pep-in-Yo-Step-Double-IPA-Infusion-Brewing-Co-_162517725">“Pep
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we weren’t the winners this time – honestly I think it wasn’t as much based on
taste/creativity as it was on who had the largest group of people with them to
vote. Ours was completely devoured by the time we left, so in my books that
means we won. And now we have a really awesome go-to mac and cheese recipe if
we really want to splurge! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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doubled the recipe below which ended up making even more than would fit in our
large crockpot. Unless you’ve got a huge group, a single version of the recipe will
feed plenty of people <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from <a href="http://www.foodtolove.co.nz/recipes/candied-bacon-with-mac-and-pretzel-crumb-cheese-24923">Food
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here</a>), broken into bite-sized pieces <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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can use whatever kind you like, but the spiral shape held the cheese
pretty well) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Cook the candied bacon according to the recipe (this can be done a day ahead of
time since it takes two hours to cook). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Process cream cheese, salt, and mustard until smooth. Add half the milk,
process until smooth. Pour over the pasta mixture. Stir in the remaining milk,
cream, half of the candied bacon, and 4 cups of the shredded cheese mixture. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We had to transfer this all to a crockpot to keep it warm at the competition,
so we waited to add the candied bacon and pretzel topping until we moved the
pasta to the new dish. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is always my favorite holiday of the year of course since it is centered around
food and family. My in-laws came in town for a week, so we had plenty of meals
together including the main event on Thursday.
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up to that week, my work had a potluck and I brought this cute veggie tray! So
happy with how it turned out. We decided he looked more like an Angry Bird
though haha! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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friend Amanda also hosted a Friendsgiving the weekend before and I made a baked
brie. I’ve done this recipe several times before, but I tried a new version
this time with toasted pecans and Trader Joe’s apple jam. You can use whatever
type of nut and jam combination you like (</span><a href="http://www.floridafoodlover.com/2014/11/thanksgiving-2014-baked-brie-with-apricots-almonds.html"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">here’s
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night before Thanksgiving we had both sets of parents over and tried out a
recipe I’d never made before – Baked Four Cheese Butternut Squash Rigatoni.
I’ve recently become obsessed with the food blog </span><a href="http://halfbakedharvest.com/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Half Baked Harvest</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.
Everything I’ve tried from that website is incredible (actually 2 of my recipes
this year were from her!) Since I was cooking this after work and didn’t have
much time, I used <a href="http://www.comfytummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/butternut-squash-puree.jpg">Trader
Joe’s canned butternut squash puree</a> rather than cooking a squash and
scooping out the insides myself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dinner was at my Grandma Pat & Grandpa Craig’s house this year. They just
moved into a new place which has a huge kitchen so it’s perfect for
entertaining. We ended up with 19 people this year and more food than I think
we’ve ever had any other Thanksgiving yet. My contributions were Maple Roasted
Carrots in Hummus Sauce with Pomegranates and Pistachios as well as a Wild Rice
Salad with Cranberries and Nuts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on Friday, we had some friends and their parents over. I made my go-to easy </span><a href="http://www.floridafoodlover.com/2014/09/pesto-ranch-chicken-pear-gorgonzola-salad.html"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Pesto
Crockpot Chicken</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">, but then tried another Half Baked Harvest
recipe – Brown Sugar and Pineapple Acorn Squash with Spiced Brown Butter. I
think this is now my favorite way to make squash – it’s almost like dessert. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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say all the new recipes this week were a success and I’ll definitely use them
again! What were your favorite dishes
this Thanksgiving? Send recipes you love my way because I’m always looking for
new ones! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(adapted
from <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/baked-4-cheese-butternut-squash-rigatoni/">Half
Baked Harvest</a>)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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tomatoes, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Chop the top 1/3 of the garlic off to reveal the cloves. Place in a muffin tin
and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake 20-30 minutes or until the
garlic is soft enough to squeeze out of the skin. Turn the oven to 450 degrees.
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Boil pasta in a large pot until al dente. Reserve 1-1/2 cups of the water
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Add the butternut squash, roasted garlic, and reserved pasta water, milk,
oregano, and thyme to a blender. Season with salt & pepper and pulse until
smooth. Add the ricotta and pulse until just combined. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pour the butternut squash over the pasta and set the pot over medium heat. Add
the spinach, sundried tomatoes, and ¼ cup of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar.
Toss to combine. Cook until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is hot, about 5
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Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan and asiago cheeses. Spread the
pasta in an even layer in a 9x13 baking dish and top with mozzarella and
pepperoni. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is
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Drizzle, Pomegranates & Pistachios </span></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(adapted from <a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2016/03/maple-roasted-carrots-in-tahini-sauce.html">Closet
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Trader Joe’s multicolored kind) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Toss the carrots in a mixture of 1 T olive oil and 1 T maple syrup. Arrange
them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Rub each carrot with a bit of parsley, then roast until tender, about 20-30
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Mix together the hummus, 1 T olive oil, and lemon juice until it creates a thin
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Nuts </span></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(adapted from <a href="https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/wild-rice-salad-cranberries-nuts/">The
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Joe’s Basmati & Wild Rice Medley</a> which already has some seasonings)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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While the rice is cooking, chop the pecans and cashews into pieces and put them
on a baking sheet in a 375 degree oven until just toasted (keep an eye on them so
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When the rice is finished, add the nuts, red onion, celery, green onion, and
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Combine the olive oil, balsamic, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt and pepper
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<b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Brown Sugar and Pineapple Roasted
Acorn Squash with Spiced Brown Butter </span></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(adapted from <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/brown-sugar-and-pineapple-roasted-acorn-squash-with-spiced-brown-butter/">Half
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squash, cut into wedges, seeds removed and reserved<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Line squash wedges on a prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle them with brown sugar,
salt and pepper. Spoon the crushed pineapple over the wedges. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Place butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it melts, foams, froths,
and begins to brown along the bottom. Remove from the heat and whisk the
browned bits of butter off the bottom of the pan, adding in cinnamon, chili
powder, and pepper. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Roast for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and roast for another 30 minutes until
the squash is tender and caramelized. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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While the squash roasts, clean and dry the seeds. Season them with olive oil,
salt, pepper, and red pepper and toss to coat. Toast the seeds in the oven
until golden brown. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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been around for nearly 20 years. I had the privilege this week of having lunch
with its founder and co-owner, Lisa Schalk, through my friend Rayla Bailey’s
group <a href="https://www.onfridayswelunch.com/">On Fridays we Lunch</a>. Rayla
focuses on a different local female leader each month and arranges incredible
lunches with young professionals to hear their success stories. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was very familiar with Toffee to Go - my mom worked there during one of their
busy holiday seasons and the architecture firm I work for gave their gift boxes
to clients last Christmas. We had a
million thank-you notes, so we’re planning to repeat the gifts again this year.
I’d highly recommend it for corporate gifts since its so simple and it’s
guaranteed to make everyone happy – all you need to do is give them your list
of names & addresses and they do all the rest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Lisa
runs the company with her husband, Jim, whose family recipe inspired their
business. At first they made it just as a gift for friends, but everyone was so
impressed by the treats, they decided to start selling it. It started spreading
by word of mouth, then Jim quit his job in the hotel industry to join Lisa in
the toffee business full-time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">They’ve
grown from an in-home operation to now running a retail shop in Tampa and
16,000 square foot warehouse in St. Pete. Their product is so amazing that it
even ended up on <a href="http://www.toffeetogo.com/oprah">Oprah’s Favorite
Things list</a>!</span></div>
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thing I’m most impressed by is that they have made enormous sacrifices to make their
business a success. In the early years, Jim would travel for trade shows
regularly, so they went 9 years straight without having a Thanksgiving
together. They’ve had to turn down countless holiday parties because 80% of
their business occurs in a 2-month window.
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all the hard work, Lisa said that all the long hours are worth it because she
loves what she does and it makes so many people happy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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upcoming week they will launch their latest endeavor – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thedessertspottampa/">The Dessert Spot at Toffee
to Go</a>! They’ve teamed up with other local small businesses so their Bay to
Bay location will now offer <a href="https://www.kahwacoffee.com/">Kahwa coffee</a>,
<a href="http://www.workingcowhomemade.com/">Working Cow ice cream</a>, and <a href="https://mikespies.com/">Mike’s Pies</a>. In addition, the shop will
feature an assortment of decadent sweets by their pastry chef, Sharon Nasrallah,
who previously was an instructor at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in
Orlando. Their daughter, Courtney Schalk, will be the General Manager of The
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stopped by for a sneak preview this weekend. The shop has been completely renovated
with beautiful high ceilings, wood-look tile floors, a new seating area, and
large display cases showcasing all the treats. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a coffee ice cream with chunks of their dark chocolate pecan toffee (I realized
I devoured it so quickly I didn’t get a photo).
We also brought home the most gooey, delicious cake topped with chunks
of toffee and a light, airy amaretto cookie. Everything looked amazing, so I’ll
need to return soon to try more! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dessert Spot at Toffee to Go </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">is located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/3251+W+Bay+to+Bay+Blvd,+Tampa,+FL+33629/@27.9199433,-82.4990584,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88c2c347ff44e391:0x6cc730273dd755c0!8m2!3d27.9199433!4d-82.4968697">3251
W. Bay to Bay Boulvard, Tampa, FL 33629</a>.
They officially open for business 10am on Monday, October 9<sup>th</sup>
and will be open 10am – 9pm Monday through Thursday and 10am – 10pm on Fridays
& Saturdays. Go check them out! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Florida Food Loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348647817315126460noreply@blogger.com03251 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629, USA27.9199433 -82.49686969999999127.9197243 -82.497184699999991 27.9201623 -82.49655469999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773170985265216515.post-15053785898305479932017-08-25T19:19:00.000-04:002017-08-25T19:19:46.058-04:00Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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had our friend Vimmi over for dinner the other night. Since she’s vegetarian, I
scanned my “<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/alnjan6/food-vegetarian-meals/">Vegetarian
Meals</a>” Pinterest board for ideas. She’s also allergic to gluten, so that vetoed
a lot of the options like pasta and pizza. But I came across this recipe for
Mediterranean stuffed sweet potatoes and it’s one of my new favorites. It was
great served hot, as well as cold leftovers a few days later. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cooked the sweet potatoes in the crock pot while at work which is how I’m
always going to cook them from now on. It requires zero effort and they turn
out perfectly soft inside. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Recipe </span></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(adapted
from </span><a href="https://www.asaucykitchen.com/mediterranean-stuffed-sweet-potatoes-chickpeas-avocado-tahini/" target="_blank">A Saucy Kitchen</a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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beans)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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use regular hummus and add a clove of garlic)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Scrub your sweet potatoes, poke holes in them, and wrap them in foil. Cook them
on low in a crock pot for 6-8 hours. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, 1 T lemon juice, lemon zest, 1
clove garlic, 1 T parsley, and sea salt. Toss to marinate then set aside. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Assemble your sweet potatoes. Depending on how hungry you are, either cut a
slit in the potatoes to stuff them, or serve half a potato per person (our
potatoes were large, so we only ate half per person). Spread the avocado sauce
over the potato, then top with the marinated chickpeas, pepitas, and feta.
Enjoy! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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out a variation of this recipe using raspberries & whiskey instead. It was
super easy and impressive enough that we agreed it would go for $10-$12 if you
went to a bar with fancy cocktails. Make it yourself at home for a fraction of
that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/blackberry-bourbon-smash/">Half
Baked Harvest</a>)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<li>Handful of fresh raspberries (about
10), a few extra to garnish</li>
<li>7 mint leaves, a sprig extra to
garnish</li>
<li>Juice and zest from half a lemon</li>
<li>1-2 T honey</li>
<li>1 oz whiskey</li>
<li>Ginger beer (or ginger ale)</li>
<li>Granulated sugar</li>
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On a shallow plate, combine sugar and the lemon zest (could use lime if you
prefer). Run the lemon wedge around the edge of your glass, then invert onto
the plate to create a sugar/lemon rim. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In a cocktail shaker (or we used a large mason jar), add your raspberries,
mint, lemon juice and honey. Use a muddler to smash the ingredients together
and release the juices. Add the bourbon and muddle a bit more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Add crushed ice to your rimmed glass, then pour the drink over the ice. Top
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I’ve
built up an assortment of cooking magazines from over the years, but I’m not
very good and taking them off the shelf and using them. Most of the time I end
up picking our meals from <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/alnjan6/">Pinterest</a>.
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I
have a collection of <a href="https://www.rachaelraymag.com/">Rachael Ray Every
Day</a>, <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/">Bon Appétit</a>, <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/recipes">Southern Living</a> and <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/">Cooking Light</a>. We wanted something easy
for dinner this week, so I found a slow cooker soup recipe from the August 2016
issue. This soup was even better as leftovers when we added some shredded
chicken to it! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Slow Cooker Corn & Potato Soup
with Sautéed Shrimp </span></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(adapted from <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fresh-corn-potato-soup-sauteed-shrimp">Cooking
Light</a>)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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ears yellow corn, shucked</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">4
cups unsalted chicken stock</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">1
tablespoon chopped fresh thyme</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">1
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">6
small red potatoes, cut into 3/4-in. pieces</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">1
cup half-and-half</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">1/4
cup unsalted butter, divided</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">1
teaspoon black pepper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Sprinkle
of Old Bay seasoning</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">1
pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">3
tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Optional:
cooked chicken, shredded (great way to use leftover rotisserie)</span></li>
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Cut kernels from corn cobs to measure about 4 cups. Using the dull side of a
knife blade, scrape liquid from corn cobs directly into a 6-quart slow cooker. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Add cobs and 3 cups kernels. Stir in chicken stock, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and
potatoes. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours and 30 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Discard cobs. Stir half-and-half and 2 tablespoons butter into corn mixture.
Transfer corn mixture to a blender (depending on your blender size, you may
have to do half at a time). Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam
to escape); secure lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in lid (to
avoid splatters). Process until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in pepper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook 2
minutes or until foamy. Add shrimp, remaining 1 cup corn kernels, and remaining
1/2 teaspoon salt to pan; sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning. Cook 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and
are done, stirring occasionally. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons chives. Divide soup among 10 shallow bowls; top
evenly with shrimp mixture, and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons
chives.</span></div>
Florida Food Loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348647817315126460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773170985265216515.post-51286585550414048262017-06-17T20:04:00.001-04:002017-06-17T20:04:20.334-04:00Candied Bacon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My
mother-in-law Rita made this amazing candied bacon for Easter that was
instantly devoured. It’s Lance’s grandmother’s recipe and it truly is candy (it’s
probably more brown sugar than it is bacon).
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dad loved it so much that I’ve made some in preparation for Father’s Day brunch
tomorrow. It’s really easy but takes some time since it needs 2 hours in the
oven. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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slightly revised the recipe based on the candied bacon our friend Spencer made
for a potluck last month – his recipe included fennel seeds which adds a hint
of a licorice taste. If you don’t like that spice, you can omit it, but I like
the extra layer of flavor it adds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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could half this recipe and just make one pound, but it gets eaten so quickly I went
ahead and made two pounds this time. You could probably use a bit less brown sugar
since I had some extra, even though I really coated the bacon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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peppered bacon if you’d like)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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half of the pan and bacon on the top layer touching. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mix together the brown sugar, mustard, paprika, and pepper in a bowl. Spread
generously on top of the bacon. Sprinkle with fennel seeds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bake for two hours. Make sure it is fully cooked (may take longer depending on
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Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Cut into desired sized pieces
& try not to eat a whole pound yourself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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never tried a meal kit delivery service before, but when my friend Phil said
that he had free <a href="https://www.blueapron.com/">Blue Apron</a> meals he
could share with friends, I decided it’d be worth seeing what all the fuss is
about. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to cook at home and try out new recipes. The benefit of a meal kit delivery
service is that it takes a lot of the hassle out of meal planning, grocery
shopping, and some of the preparation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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signed on to the Blue Apron website and chose the 2-person plan, which gives
you three meals that feed two. Had I not had the free trial coupon, this would
normally run $59.94/week, or $9.99 per serving.
They also have a family plan, which gives you 2 meals that feed 4 for
$71.92, or $8.99 per meal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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give you six meals to select from and you pick your favorite three for
delivery. We chose the Persian-Style Chicken and Crispy Rice, Crispy Catfish
& Spicy Vegetable Curry, and Seared Steaks & Salsa Verde. You then pick
your preferred delivery date & wait for your box of food to arrive. You can
skip weeks that you don’t want to cook, plan to be out of town, or don’t love
the options. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thoroughly enjoyed the three meals we chose – see recipes below. However, there
are some definite pros and cons of Blue Apron: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">All the meals we had were fantastic. We
were impressed with the quality of the ingredients and I wouldn’t have thought
to try these meals on my own.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">It saves you time getting all these ingredients
from the grocery store.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Some of the ingredients aren’t typical foods
or spices you’d have in your pantry. Our recipes included things like pink
lemons, dried currants, a Makrut lime leaf, and a spice blend of cardamom,
cumin & turmeric. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Everything is already measured for you,
which saves on cooking prep time.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">It’s cool to go on the Blue Apron Instagram
and see people from all over the country cooking the same meals as you (my
brother and his girlfriend Kim chose the same three meals as us this past
week!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">We had a lot of fun cooking together &
gives us an excuse for a date night without going out and spending money at a
restaurant.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">It’s expensive. Although it is significantly
cheaper than eating out, I could go to the grocery store and buy similar
ingredients.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">It only covers you for three dinners of the
week – you still need to grocery shop or eat out for the other 4 dinners of the
week, breakfast, and lunch.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">It doesn’t make enough for leftovers. The
portions are just enough for two people to eat – which is great for some
people, but we usually cook extra food if we take the effort to make a good
meal so we can take leftovers for lunch.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">You can’t be too picky. This is NOT a
problem for us since we will eat anything and love to try new foods, but you
only have 6 recipes to pick from, which can be an issue with finicky eaters or
people with allergies. I have a sensitivity to almonds, so I had to substitute for
walnuts in our pantry in one of our recipes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">You use a lot of pots, pans & tools in
preparing these meals, so you’ll have dishes to do. These aren’t one pot
recipes. You’ll need basic tools like a zester and vegetable peeler, so if you’re
a beginner chef/novice, you may not have all the tools. The recipes aren’t
basic, so you’ll do some multi-tasking. I found them pretty easy to follow, but
I cook a lot.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Don’t plan to have it delivered on a day
you want to cook. We chose Thursday as our delivery and it didn’t arrive until
8:22pm (we gave up on waiting and made BLTs that night).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">There is SO MUCH PACKAGING. Every individual
food is wrapped up which seems incredibly wasteful and unsustainable. It
arrives in a large box with insulated silver bubble wrap, giant freezer packs,
and plastic around everything. It makes sense that it needs to survive the
shipping process, and it certainly makes it convenient, but to have 3 T of
flour in its own package seems crazy.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I’m
really happy that we had the chance to try it out, and if I had a half off
coupon, I’d definitely order again. The meals were way better than what I would
have made otherwise that week. But I actually enjoy grocery shopping and
picking my own meals, so I wouldn’t sign up to get this regularly. You can go
on the Blue Apron website and <a href="https://www.blueapron.com/cookbook">get
their current recipes</a>, so if you don’t mind the hassle of grocery shopping,
you could pick up the ingredients yourself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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would be interesting to try out some of the other meal kits – Blue Apron has
plenty of competition out there with <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/tasty/">Hello
Fresh</a>, <a href="https://www.plated.com/">Plated</a>, <a href="https://www.sunbasket.com/">Sun Basket</a>, and even <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2017/05/08/publix-rolls-out-meal-kits-to-compete-with-blue.html">Publix’s
new grab-and-go meal kits</a>. Have any
of you tried these services? What did you think? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Rice with Summer Squash, Currants & Lemon Yogurt <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Ounces Chopped Chicken Breast</span></li>
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Cup Jasmine Rice</span></li>
<li> <span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">½
Cup Plain Greek Yogurt</span></li>
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Pink Lemon</span></li>
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Summer Squash</span></li>
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Yellow Onion</span></li>
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Bunch Parsley</span></li>
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Tablespoons Roasted Almonds (I substituted for walnuts since I have sensitivity
to almonds)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">1½
Tablespoons Dried Currants</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">2
Tablespoons Butter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">1½
Teaspoons Persian Chicken Spice Blend (Ground Cardamom, Ground Cumin, &
Ground Turmeric)</span></li>
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In a small pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat
to boiling on high. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook 12 to
14 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn
off the heat and fluff the cooked rice with a fork.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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While the rice cooks, wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel and thinly slice the
onion. Quarter the squash lengthwise; cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick pieces.
Roughly chop the almonds. Roughly chop the parsley leaves and stems. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Using a peeler, remove the yellow rind of the lemon, avoiding the white pith;
mince the rind to get 2 teaspoons of zest (or use a zester). Quarter and deseed
the lemon. Place the currants in a bowl; top with the juice of 2 lemon wedges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and transfer to a bowl. Season with salt,
pepper, and the spice blend; toss to coat. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you
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Add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes, or
until browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the
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Add the butter to the pan of reserved fond and heat on medium-high until
melted. Add the onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently,
5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly browned and slightly softened. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Add the squash; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 7
minutes, or until softened. Add the almonds, cooked chicken, and half the
parsley; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to
1 minute, or until thoroughly combined. Turn off the heat and season with salt
and pepper to taste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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While the vegetables cook, drizzle the sheet pan of cooked rice with olive oil.
Bake, stirring halfway through, 7 to 9 minutes, or until lightly browned and
crispy. Remove from the oven and let stand for at least 2 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Carefully transfer to the pot of remaining cooked rice. Stir in the currants
(including any liquid). Season with salt and pepper to taste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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While the rice bakes, in a bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, yogurt, the
juice of the remaining lemon wedges, and 1 teaspoon of water. Season with salt
and pepper to taste. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Divide the finished rice between 2 dishes and top with the finished chicken and
vegetables. Top with spoonfuls of the lemon yogurt. Garnish with the remaining
parsley. Serve with the remaining lemon yogurt on the side. Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I would definitely try this recipe again. It had a great variety of flavors and
textures. I normally think that rice is a waste of calories, but having the crispy
rice and currents mixed it really elevated the dish. I thought I’d only want a
little dollop of the lemon yogurt on top, but we ended up using it all. The
Persian spice blend smells delicious. I would have liked to make extra to have
leftovers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this meal with a bottle of the <a href="https://www.dreamingtreewines.com/">Dreaming
Tree</a> Crush red wine – it’s actually a collaboration between Dave Matthews
and Sean McKenzie. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Curry with Charred Lime<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li>2 Catfish Fillets</li>
<li>1¾ Cups Light Coconut Milk</li>
<li>9 Ounces Bok Choy</li>
<li>2 Carrots</li>
<li>2 Cloves Garlic</li>
<li>1 Lime</li>
<li>1 Pound Yukon Gold Potatoes</li>
<li>1 Bunch Cilantro</li>
<li>3 Tablespoons Rice Flour</li>
<li>1 Fresh Makrut Lime Leaf</li>
<li>2 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste</li>
<li>1 Tablespoon Sugar</li>
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Wash and dry the fresh produce. Medium dice the potatoes. Peel the carrots;
thinly slice into rounds. Peel and roughly chop the garlic. Cut off and discard
the root ends of the bok choy; roughly chop the leaves and stems. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Using a peeler, remove the green rind of the lime, avoiding the white pith;
mince the rind to get 2 teaspoons of zest (or use a zester). Halve the lime
crosswise. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and stems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In a large, high-sided pan (or pot), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on
medium-high until hot. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, 12 to
14 minutes, or until lightly browned and softened. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add the carrots, garlic, and as much of the curry paste as you'd like,
depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be. (If the pan seems dry, add 1
teaspoon of olive oil.) Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until
fragrant and thoroughly combined.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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To the pan, add the coconut milk (shaking the can just before opening), sugar,
lime leaf, bok choy, and ¼ cup of water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring
occasionally, 11 to 13 minutes, or until the bok choy leaves have wilted and
the liquid is slightly thickened. Turn off the heat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Carefully remove and discard the lime leaf. Stir in the lime zest and season
with salt and pepper to taste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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While the curry cooks, in a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2
teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the lime halves, cut side
down, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until charred. Transfer to a work surface and
let cool. Wipe out the pan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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While the curry continues to cook, place the flour on a plate. Pat the catfish
fillets dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Thoroughly coat 1 side of each seasoned fillet in the flour (tapping off any
excess). Transfer to a separate plate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add
the fillets, coated side down, and cook 5 to 7 minutes on the first side, or
until lightly browned. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned
and cooked through. Turn off the heat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Divide the finished curry between 2 bowls. Top with the cooked catfish fillets.
Garnish with the charred lime halves and cilantro. Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This recipe actually made enough that we had some leftover (we made nachos another
night topped with curried veggies). The catfish didn’t get as crispy as I would
have liked but it was very tasty regardless. This makes me want to buy bok choy
more often to incorporate it in meals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fingerling Potatoes, Asparagus, & Radishes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li>2 Top Sirloin Steaks</li>
<li>3 Ounces Radishes</li>
<li>2 Cloves Garlic</li>
<li>1 Pink Lemon</li>
<li>1 Bunch Asparagus</li>
<li>½ Pound Fingerling Potatoes</li>
<li>1 Bunch Parsley</li>
<li>1 Tablespoon Capers</li>
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Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the potatoes lengthwise. Cut off and
discard the ends of the radishes; quarter lengthwise. Cut off and discard the
tough, woody stem ends of the asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces on an angle,
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Peel and finely chop the garlic; using the flat side of your knife, smash until
it resembles a paste (or use a zester). Quarter and deseed the lemon. Roughly
chop the parsley leaves and stems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Place the potatoes on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt
and pepper. Arrange in a single, even layer, cut side down. Roast 14 to 16
minutes, or until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from
the oven and set aside in a warm place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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While the potatoes roast, pat the steaks dry with paper towels; season with
salt and pepper on both sides. In a large pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on
medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned steaks and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side
for medium-rare, or until browned and cooked to your desired degree of
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Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a cutting board.
Loosely cover the cooked steaks with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 5
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While the steaks rest, add the radishes to the pan of reserved fond and season
with salt and pepper. (If the pan seems dry, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil.) Cook
on medium-high, stirring occasionally and scraping up any fond, 1 to 2 minutes,
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Add the asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally,
2 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned and softened. Add up to half the
garlic paste and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until
fragrant. Turn off the heat. Stir in the roasted potatoes and the juice of 2
lemon wedges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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While the vegetables cook, in a medium bowl, combine the parsley, capers, the
juice of the remaining lemon wedges, and as much of the remaining garlic paste
as you'd like. Slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until well combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Find the lines of muscle (or grain) on the rested steaks; thinly slice
crosswise against the grain. Divide the finished vegetables and sliced steaks
between 2 dishes. Top the steaks with the salsa verde. Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Of the three recipes, this was the simplest and quickest to make. The ingredients
weren’t too unusual, so it would be easy to recreate in the future. It would be
an impressive way to serve steak for guests. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you all had a happy Mother’s Day! I tried
two new recipes this past weekend for our brunch. It was at my parents’ place,
but I didn’t want my mom to have to make anything. My dad made our traditional “John Wayne”
casserole along with bacon and cinnamon rolls. I made a sweet potato crusted
quiche and a fruit tart. And my Grandma
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quiche was a huge success – it was healthy and a lot simpler than I expected. I’ll definitely make that again. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fruit tart looked beautiful, but unfortunately it was a way more complicated
recipe than I had planned for. I should have read ahead of time that it
requires several hours or up to a day of preparation, so it didn’t set
properly. The pastry cream was more of a yogurt consistency and after putting
it in the freezer to try to get it to firm up, the crust was so hard we couldn’t
cut through it. So we ended up serving
it more like a parfait instead. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also post the recipe for the “John Wayne” casserole. This is one of my dad’s
all-time favorite dishes to make. My Grandma Anne came across this recipe in a
magazine years ago and it’s been in our family ever since. If you’re looking
for a healthy egg dish, this is not your thing. It is loaded with two pounds of
cheese and has evaporated milk to give it a creamy consistency. The green chiles give it just the right
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cup 1% low-fat milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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large eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Preheat the oven to 350°, then peel and slice sweet potatoes into rounds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Coat a pie dish with cooking spray, then fill the bottom of the dish with a
layer of sweet potato slices. Cut the sweet potato rounds in half and fill
around the edges of the pie dish; round side facing up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Once the entire dish is filled, coat one more time with cooking spray. Bake for
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For the filling, heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add spinach; sauté 3
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Combine milk and next 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk. Arrange
spinach mixture in crust; pour egg mixture over spinach. Sprinkle with feta.
Bake at 375° for 35 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from <a href="http://www.ericasweettooth.com/2012/05/fruit-tart-with-vanilla-pastry-cream.html">Erica’s
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large egg yolk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2" cubes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cups whole milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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egg yolks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tsp vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fruit you’d like! I used strawberries, kiwis, blackberries, blueberries and
raspberries, but use whatever is in season <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Whisk together the egg yolk, cream, and vanilla in a small bowl and set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and salt and pulse briefly to
combine. Add the butter pieces over the flour mixture and process until the
mixture resembles coarse crumbs - about 15 1-second pulses. With the machine
running, add the egg mixture until the dough just comes together (about 15
seconds).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Turn the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap and press into a 6" disc. Wrap
in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When the dough is ready, unwrap and roll the dough out onto a lightly floured
surface into a 13" round. Transfer the dough to a 9" tart pan and
mold the dough to the sides of the pan. Freeze the pan for 30 minutes.4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put the tart pan on a baking sheet and press foil
over the frozen shell and fill with pie weights. (I didn’t use the pie weights…perhaps
this would have helped) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bake for 30 minutes, rotating halfway through. Remove from oven, remove the
foil and weights, and then bake another 5-8 minutes longer until golden brown.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Combine the milk and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat and stir
until simmering.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Meanwhile in another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and remaining 2 tbsp of
sugar for about 15 seconds. Then add the cornstarch and mix until pale yellow
and thick.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When the milk has reached a simmer, slowly add the milk to the egg yolk
mixture, whisking constantly as you combine. Return the mixture to the saucepan
and return to medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture just starts to
boil and the mixture is thickened.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extract. Strain pastry
cream through a fine mesh sieve set over a medium bowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Cover pastry cream with plastic wrap, making sure the wrap touches the top of
the cream so that a skin doesn't form. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours
and up to 2 days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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recipe)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2
cans (4 oz) chopped green chilies <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1
lb Monterrey Jack cheese, grated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lb cheddar cheese, grated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup evaporated milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tomatoes, sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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T flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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t salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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egg whites<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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egg yolks <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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t pepper</span></div>
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Preheat the oven to 325°.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Drain and dice green chiles. Combine the grated cheeses and chiles in buttered
shallow casserole dish (12x8x2). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a small bowl,
combine egg yolks, milk, flour, salt & pepper. Mix until well blended. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gently fold beaten egg whites with a rubber spatula into the egg yolk mixture.
Pour the mixture over the cheese in the casserole dish using a fork to ooze it
through the cheese. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and arrange the sliced tomatoes on the
casserole. Bake for another 30 minutes or until the cheese in the center is
firm. (If you do not use the tomatoes, bake for the full hour, but check
periodically and once the top begins to brown, cover with tin foil). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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friend, Claire, just joined the Peace Corps and is about to move to The Gambia
for the next few years! Before her new adventure, Tony & Katie hosted a
surprise going-away brunch. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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decided to try out a recipe I saw on BuzzFeed for upside down banana bread –
which is more of a dessert really. You
make your standard banana bread mix, but before pouring it into the pan, you
line it with a layer of bananas covered in caramel sauce. When you flip it over at the end, it becomes
a gooey treat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bananas on mine slid around a bit when they were flipped and I had to clean up
some of the excess caramel sauce that leaked off the plate, but overall I’d say
it was a success. Next time I’d dry
adding walnuts or pecans to the recipe as well (maybe just toast some to
sprinkle over the top). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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didn’t serve ours with ice cream, but Buzzfeed suggested that you do and I’m
sure it’d be amazing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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don’t think this will be my replacement banana bread recipe since it was a bit
too sweet and dense for me, but it’s perfect for a potluck when others can help
eat it! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of luck to Claire on her exciting journey to come!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Upside Down Banana Bread </span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(adapted
from<a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/alvinzhou/youve-totally-been-making-banana-bread-the-wrong-way-your-en?bffbtasty&utm_term=.tbXqoV5KR#.auvJeWO3v">
BuzzFeed</a>)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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ripe ones in the freezer that I thawed out along with some fresher ones)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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large bowl (or in a stand mixer), mash the ripe bananas.</span><br />
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Add the eggs, oil, sugar, and cinnamon, mixing until evenly incorporated.</span><br />
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Add the flour and mix until the batter has no large pockets of flour. Set
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In a pot over low heat, melt the butter, then mix in the brown sugar until
dissolved.</span><br />
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Bring up the heat to medium, cooking until the mixture starts bubbling.</span><br />
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Remove the caramel from heat and pour into a greased 9x9 baking pan.</span><br />
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Lay the banana slices evenly on top of the caramel.</span><br />
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Spread the banana bread batter on top.</span><br />
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Bake 40-50 minutes.</span><br />
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Cool until the bottom is barely warm and use a knife to loosen the edges from
the pan.</span><br />
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Place a plate upside-down on top of the pan, then invert the pan, flipping the
banana bread onto the plate.</span><br />
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Slice, then top with toasted nuts and/or vanilla ice cream. </span><br />
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is year #10 that I’ve baked a cheesecake for Easter and it was one of my
favorites! I try to make a different flavor each year (minus the first two
years…)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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recipes, click the year: <a href="https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/2228017/caramel-apple-cheesecake/">2008
& 2009 Apple Caramel</a>, <a href="http://www.melindalee.com/recipes/amaretto-cheesecake/">2010 Amaretto</a>,
<a href="https://www.cuisinart.com/recipes/desserts/2366.html">2011 Dark
Chocolate Raspberry</a>, <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peanut-butter-cup-cheesecake">2012 Chocolate
Peanut Butter</a>, <a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2010/10/pumpkin-spice-latte-cheesecake.html">2013
Pumpkin Spice Latte</a>, <a href="http://secretcopycatrestaurantrecipes.com/cheesecake-factory-carrot-cake-cheesecake-recipe/">2014
Carrot Cake Cheesecake</a>, <a href="http://www.floridafoodlover.com/2015/04/chocolate-baileys-cheesecake.html">2015
Chocolate Baileys</a>, <a href="http://www.floridafoodlover.com/2016/04/almond-joy-easter-cheesecake.html">2016
Almond Joy</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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went blueberry picking last weekend at Starkey Farms in New Port Richey and
came home with over 2 pounds of berries. So this year, I did a white chocolate
blueberry cheesecake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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recipe I followed used a pre-made pie crust, but I did a homemade crust instead
which turned out great. My only
complaint about this cake was that I wish there was more. It was pretty thin,
so if I make it again I’d double the filling for a thicker cheesecake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and I hosted Easter at our house. We had 16 people and it was amazing! We did
it potluck style so we ended up with lots of food. The cheesecake was devoured. </span></div>
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mom always makes bunny-shaped pears for Easter.
She also made a family recipe of candied bacon and a corn casserole. We
also had fruit, mac & cheese, two different egg casseroles, and pineapple
bread pudding. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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made crockpot maple sugar ham and it was so easy (<a href="http://life-in-the-lofthouse.com/crock-pot-maple-brown-sugar-ham/">recipe
here</a>). The ham was so big we had to
split it between two crock pots though. All you do is rub the outside in brown
sugar, put it cut side down, and cover it in pineapple juice and maple syrup.
Cook it 4 hours and every hour baste it with the juices. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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did a DIY mimosa bar with cranberry, orange mango, and grapefruit juice along
with raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. I found cute tags for the
juices from the Target dollar section. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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used the chevron runners and vases from our wedding and bought tulips &
daisies from Trader Joe’s (love their flowers). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from <a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/white-chocolate-blueberry-cheesecake/">Cooking
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1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tsp lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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egg white<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Grind graham crackers in a food processer, Mix with the melted butter and 1/3
cup sugar. Spray the bottom of your cheesecake pan with cooking spray (I use
Trader Joe’s coconut oil spray) and press the graham cracker mixture firmly to
the bottom with some going up the sides of the pan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In a small saucepan, whisk together 1 Tbsp sugar and cornstarch until well
blended. Stir in cold water, blueberries and 2 tsp lemon juice. Cook over
medium heat whisking often until mixture begins to boil lightly. Boil 30
seconds whisking constantly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Remove from heat and force mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl (to
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In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and
granulated sugar until fluffy, about 1 minute. Mix in egg and egg white. Add
vanilla and lemon juice. Set mixture aside. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Combine white chocolate chips and cream in a microwave safe bowl and microwave
mixture on 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until
chocolate is melted and smooth. Add melted chocolate mixture to cream cheese
mixture and blend until smooth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pour 2/3 cup cheesecake mixture into the graham cracker crust and spread evenly
over bottom. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp blueberry sauce. Slowly ladle remaining
cheesecake mixture over the drizzled blueberry sauce, covering all of the
blueberry sauce. Carefully giggle the pan to even out the top. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Drizzle 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp blueberry sauce over top (reserve remaining blueberry
sauce in refrigerator). Take a knife and swirl it through the cheesecake to
marble blueberry sauce.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bake cheesecake in center of the oven for 40 minutes, then turn oven off and
leave cheesecake in the oven for 5 more minutes. Remove from oven and allow to
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made this recipe twice last weekend – once for a Beauty and the Beast girls’
night (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/floridafoodlover/posts/1887366058218519" target="_blank">photos here</a>) and then for my Grandma’s birthday dinner. This is now one of my go-to
easy appetizers. It looks super fancy but it’s actually very quick and easy to
make. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from <a href="https://dashofsavory.com/puff-pastry-wrapped-asparagus/">Dash of
Savory</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cleaned<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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garnish <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, set aside. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the trimmed asparagus with salt and pepper. Slice the puff pastry into 16 even
strands, about ½ inch wide. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wrapping the asparagus with the puff pastry with one side to the other. Line
the sheet pan evenly with the wrapped asparagus. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the egg wash onto the puff pastry and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 20
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Luckily, this one was actually as easy as it looked. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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we were trying to decide what to cook for Valentine’s Day, I stumbled upon this
menu for two with bruschetta, garlic shrimp alfredo pasta, and chocolate mousse
for dessert. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I actually had found a recipe that used coconut cream instead of
whipping cream, but it didn’t work at all. No matter how long I whipped the
coconut cream, it just wouldn’t fluff up.
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enjoyed the meal with wine from one of our new favorite restaurants, Cooper’s
Hawk. Their Barbera is an amazing deep red
wine that we received with our <a href="https://www.coopershawkwinery.com/coopers-hawk-wine-club.php">Cooper’s
Hawk “Wine of the Month” club</a>. We aren’t connoisseurs of wine by any means
(we are happy with our “Two Buck Chuck” Shiraz from Trader Joe’s), but this
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wine of the month club costs $18.99 to sign up, and they give you and your
significant other $15 gift cards the month of your birthday. Since Lance and I
both have January birthdays, we received a bottle of wine plus a $30 Cooper’s
Hawk gift card for only $18.99 (you can cancel the card anytime…) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tomato Basil Bruschetta </span></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(adapted from <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/alvinzhou/garlic-shrimp-alfredo-dinner-for-two?utm_term=.oqoVdD9kz#.tpK2R79y0">Buzzfeed
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6-inch baguette<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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medium tomatoes, diced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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clove garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon balsamic vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tablespoon basil, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">2. Slice the baguette into ½-inch rounds and place
on a baking sheet.</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />
<span style="background: white;">3. Brush both sides of the baguette slices with
olive oil.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">4. Bake for 6 minutes until slightly crispy.</span><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" />
<span style="background: white;">5. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, minced
garlic, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">6. Rub the garlic into one side of the baguette
slices, then spoon the tomato mixture evenly across the slices.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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slices bacon, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pound shrimp, deveined and peeled<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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onion, diced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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medium tomato, diced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cloves garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cups heavy cream<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pound fettuccine, cooked<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup parmesan cheese, grated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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parmesan cheese, and parsley, stirring until the cheese has completely melted
and the sauce coats the shrimp and pasta nicely.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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can full fat coconut cream <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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squares dark chocolate, shaved<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sugar, then beat on high with either a hand mixer or stand mixer (I used my KitchenAid). When thick and creamy, reserve 4 T of the
plain whipped cream to the side to use as a topping. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with the fruit, mint, and shaved dark chocolate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can’t believe it’s already been two weeks since Christmas! You may have seen some photos on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/floridafoodlover/">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/floridafoodloverblog/">Instagram</a> of a
mother/daughter baking day I had with my mom over the holidays. We baked several treats that are family
recipes I wanted to share.</span></div>
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made red hot popcorn, which is the most addicting popcorn you’ll ever eat. This is one of my favorite family
recipes. Coated in melted butter, Karo
syrup & red hots, it is like a cinnamon version of kettle corn. If you’re
not careful, you can easily finish off a bag in one sitting. The recipe looks like it makes a lot, but
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we made gingersnap cookies that are my Great-Grandma Kelly’s recipe (my mom’s
mom’s mom…) They are one of my favorite cookies ever with lots of molasses and
dusted with a coat of sugar. They aren’t
really ginger “snaps” because they are actually soft gooey cookies. The red hots obviously aren’t part of the original
recipe, but my mom has adds them in the center for decoration in her version. Again,
the recipe makes a lot, but you’ll want them all! I have a copy in a
cookbook from elementary school – all the parents submitted their favorite family
recipes and compiled them into one book. </span></div>
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also made WAY too many cutout cookies, which were from a Pinterest recipe. My mom made the dough from the blog <a href="http://babesindisneylandblog.com/2013/12/disney-at-home-disneylands-gingerbread-recipe/">Babes
in Disneyland</a>. We couldn’t find her
rolling pin, so at first we were rolling them out with a wine bottle (didn’t
work as well as we hoped). Luckily, we
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take days to decorate them all at that pace, so towards the end they just got
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and I have been in our house since March and had still only met a couple of our
neighbors, so we wrapped the cutout cookies up and brought them to all our
neighbors on our block. It was such a
nice way to meet everyone, plus it saved us the calories of eating them all
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you enjoy these family recipes. If you have any family favorites, send them my
way – I’d love to try them! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Melt butter in a saucepan & add Red Hots & Karo syrup. Stir constantly
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Pour Red Hot mixture carefully onto popcorn small amounts at a time. Mix
popcorn until all of it is coated and mixture is gone. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bake in 250 degree oven for 1-1/2 hours, turning every 30 mins. Put on wax
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year, Lance’s parents joined us for Thanksgiving, so for the first time we did
it with both sides of the family. My
parents hosted and most of the traditional dishes like stuffing, sweet
potatoes, etc were already taken by other relatives, so I contributed a couple
appetizer dishes and a punch. They were
all new recipes to me that I found on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/alnjan6/">Pinterest</a>, and luckily they were
all keepers. </span></div>
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first dish was a fig crostini. When I went
grocery shopping, we found out that fresh figs aren’t in season (I called around
to all our local stores…) so I settled for dried figs. Everyone actually loved it with the dried
ones though, so I think I’d do it the same way again next time I make it. </span></div>
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Preheat your oven to 400F. Cut the baguette into slices about 1/4" thick
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figs. Garnish with a piece of basil then
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from </span><a href="https://marlameridith.com/cheese-stuffed-mushroom-bacon-appetizer-recipe/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Marla</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Meredith</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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rinsed & pat dry <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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set 1 tablespoon aside <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Unexpected Cheddar</a>, which is a white cheddar mixed with Parmesan) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Preheat your oven to 350F. Cook bacon
according to the package, let cool, and crumble into pieces. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gently remove the stems from the mushrooms and chop into small pieces. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Spray a nonstock skillet. Over medium
heat, sauté the mushroom stems, chives, thyme, garlic salt, pepper, and smoked
paprika for a few minutes. Mix in 2/3 of
the crumbled bacon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Put the mushroom cap-side down into a glass baking dish. Add cheese into the mushrooms, top with the
mushroom cap mixture, then top with more cheese.</span></div>
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Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
Garish with extra bacon and chopped chives. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from </span><a href="http://celebratingeverydaylife.com/a-few-of-my-favorite-easy-thanksgiving-recipes/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Celebrating</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Everyday Live</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Combine all ingredients (wait until you’re about to serve to add the ginger ale
to make sure it’s still fizzy). That’s
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In
previous years I’ve made some sort of turkey shaped dish (<a href="http://www.floridafoodlover.com/2014/11/thanksgiving-2014-cinnamon-roll-turkeys.html">2
years ago, cinnamon rolls</a> and <a href="http://www.floridafoodlover.com/2015/11/chocolate-peanut-butter-thanksgiving-cupcakes.html">last
year some cupcakes</a>). This year, my
mom-in-law, Rita, made cheese-filled crackers with pretzels, carrots and olives
shaped into turkeys. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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parents had some fun with this year’s turkey and put a sliced lemon beneath the
skin to give the turkey some enhancements.
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finishing the day up now watching the Steelers game on our new Black Friday
purchased TV (early Christmas present).
I’m normally completely against shopping ON Thanksgiving since I think
stores should be closed, but our TV took a dive when our wall mounted console
fell last month, so it needed to be replaced.
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">We have
a new go-to restaurant. Last week after <a href="http://www.floridafoodlover.com/2016/11/the-invention-of-food-at-dali-museum.html">our
bike ride around St. Pete and visit to the Dali Museum</a>, we met up with our
friend Libby for a late lunch at the just-opened <a href="http://www.betterbyrd.com/" target="_blank">Better Byrd</a>. It’s run by the <a href="http://www.cicciorestaurantgroup.com/">Ciccio Restaurant Group</a> (who
owns half the restaurants on Howard in Tampa – Daily Eats, Fresh Kitchen, Green
Lemon, the Lodge, and Ciccio Water). The other half of the Better Byrd building is actually
another Fresh Kitchen, which shares an outdoor space so you have the choice of
dining at either restaurant. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">It is a
fast casual concept which specializes in chicken and donuts. I originally thought it was going to just be
unhealthy fried chicken dishes, but they actually have amazing fresh bowl
options as well. Their menu is pretty
extensive, but they have an area to review the options on the wall right when
you walk in before you get in line if you’re indecisive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">I had
their PestoByrd bowl with chicken, arugula, grape tomatoes, cucumber, lemon
almond pesto, and quinoa. I was really
hoping for their sweet potato tots, but they apparently haven’t started serving
those yet, so I got sweet potato fries instead, served with creamy maple
dip. Libby had their Melon Margaryta
bowl, and Lance had their Numberone sandwich.
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Lance
and I had beers (they have several local ones available). We saw on their website that their beers are
only $3 on the weekends, but on checkout, the girl didn’t seem to know about that special (they had literally had their grand opening two days prior, so everyone was
still in training…) She seemed confused
when we mentioned it to her, but we didn’t want to hold up the line and cause a
scene about it, so we ended up just paying the normal $4 for our drinks. They did give us Better Byrd coozies with our
drinks to keep them cold though which was nice.
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have a bunch of amazing sounding donut flavors.
They are mini, which is great because you can eat more of them, but they
sell them in sets of 3 per flavor. The whole
point of mini donuts is that you can try more variety, so they might as well
just sell full-sized donuts if you’re eating 3 mini ones of one flavor. This time we tried the hibiscus cardamom and
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ate half my bowl so I’d have room for donuts – it kept well for lunch the next
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days later, we returned with my cousin Jenn, my brother, David, and his
girlfriend, Kim. Jenn and David had just
celebrated their birthdays, so we wanted to take them out to eat as a late
gift. It was more crowded that night – I
guess the word got out about their delicious food! </span></div>
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even remember the last time I ate at the same restaurant twice in one week, but
we enjoyed it so much the first time, we couldn’t wait to return. This time, I tried
another one of the bowls – the Byrd-a-Bing with chicken, mixed greens, dried
bing cherries, toasted walnuts, cucumber, quinoa and creamy mojo dressing. I figured that since I wanted to try a few
more donuts, I should get something healthy again. </span></div>
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their homemade watermelon lemonade, which they have next to the soda fountain. I didn’t get it the time before because I figured
it would be a fake watermelon taste like a Jolly Rancher, but Libby gave me a
sip of hers and it was super refreshing, so this time I got it for myself. </span></div>
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one of my brother’s truffle garlic parmesan wings and it was amazing – I think
next time we go, I’ll get the wings since they have several interesting
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dozen mini donuts between the 5 of us – cracker jack, pumpkin spice, chocolate raspberry,
and toasted coconut. I actually spoke
with one of their employees about how I wished you could order the flavors
individually since they all sound so good.
They all have the same cake base, but they are decorated
freshly on order. He explained that
since they have just one person in charge of donuts in the back, it would be
much too time consuming to have them do all different flavors all on one
order. Right now if you order 3 you can
only get 1 flavor and with 6 you can get 2 flavors. He said they may change it so you can order 2
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so far from the two trips have been the hibiscus cardamom and the chocolate
raspberry – both were tossed in a sugary coating and have a slightly tart
aftertaste. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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perfect place to go with a group because they have something for just about everyone
and it’s very reasonable. Our meals
averaged around $10. It wouldn’t be
ideal for vegetarians since it’s nearly all chicken dishes, but they do have
the option for veggie burgers just in case.
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location is coming to the Tampa side of the bay soon at the corner of Howard
Ave and Platt St. I have yet to find an opening
date, but I’m excited we’ll have another one even closer to us soon! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Byrd is located at </span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Better+Byrd/@27.81295,-82.638306,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xb30735d24517623a?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi7vZKeiLXQAhWCJCYKHVuWAd8Q_BIIeDAP"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">4447
4th St N #1, St. Petersburg, FL 33703</span></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">. They are open 11am – 9pm Monday – Friday, 9am – 9pm on Saturday, and 9am – 8pm on
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Florida Food Loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348647817315126460noreply@blogger.com04447 4th St N #1, St. Petersburg, FL 33703, USA27.81295 -82.6383062.2909155000000005 -123.9469 53.334984500000004 -41.329712tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773170985265216515.post-4492428321230450972016-11-19T15:54:00.001-05:002016-11-19T15:54:29.731-05:00The Invention of Food at the Dali Museum – St. Pete, FL <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lance has a regular Monday – Friday job, we can finally do whatever we want
together on the weekends! Last week, we
took a bike ride around Snell Isle in St. Pete down to <a href="http://thedali.org/">the Dali Museum</a>.
They currently have an exhibit running called “The Invention of Food.” It celebrates the dishes of world renown chef
Ferran Adria, whose Michelin 3-star restaurant, El Bulli, was only a few miles
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to the Michelin guide, one star signifies "a very good restaurant", two stars are "excellent
cooking that is worth a detour", and three stars mean "exceptional cuisine that is worth a
special journey". The listing of starred restaurants is updated once a
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dishes look like works of art themselves, many of them inspired by nature. One wall had a constantly </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">changing
collage of photos with pictures of his creations. Every night, El Bulli served a new
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million people a year would attempt to get reservations, but they only allowed
8,000 diners. For a better idea of the
kinds of outrageous foods served, check out <a href="http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2009/08/dinner_at_el_bu.html">this post by
the Amateur Gourmet</a> – one of the few who was lucky enough to experience
this restaurant. Despite the meals being
<span style="background: white;">£240</span> (or about $300) per
person, the restaurant still was not profitable, so they shut their doors in
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sold-out “immersion dinners” were held in conjunction with the Dali
exhibit. Each was prepared by top chefs as
experiential homage to Ferran Adria. This included Chef Michael Mina of <a href="http://www.localegourmetmarket.com/farmtable-kitchen/">FarmTable Kitchen
at Locale Market</a>, Chef Jeremy Duclut of <a href="http://www.cassisab.com/">Cassis
American Brasserie</a>, Chef Tyson Grant of <a href="http://www.parkshoregrill.com/">Parkshore Grill</a>, Chef Greg Baker of <a href="http://thetamparefinery.com/">The Refinery</a> and <a href="http://www.fodderandshine.com/">Fodder & Shine</a>, Chef Fabrizio
Aielli of <a href="http://seasaltstpete.com/">Sea Salt</a>, Chef Marty Blitz of
<a href="http://www.miseonline.com/">Mise en Place</a>, and Chef Jeannie
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did not attend any of the immersion dinners, but they do offer samples of pata
negra ham at the Dali museum exhibit – they feet a pig a diet exclusively of
acorns, then age the meat for four years.
It was a small sliver, but I was surprised how much flavor was in that
tiny bite. I can imagine a full dinner
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haven’t been to the Dali Museum before, it’s worth going since you can view
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Invention of Food runs through November 27<sup>th</sup> at the Dali Museum,
located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Dal%C3%AD+Museum/@27.7659901,-82.6314354,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x273b948e64dcd305?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjhvYq51rXQAhVD6SYKHTzEBSwQ_BIIpAEwFQ">1
Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701</a>.
They have special hours for the week of Thanksgiving, so <a href="http://thedali.org/visit/visitor-information/">check out their website</a>
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Florida Food Loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348647817315126460noreply@blogger.com01 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA27.7659759 -82.631478727.7650979 -82.6327392 27.7668539 -82.6302182tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773170985265216515.post-50957213824283048182016-10-10T19:42:00.004-04:002016-10-10T20:15:52.798-04:00Acorn Squash Salad, Pumpkin Rigatoni and Spiked Cider<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 19.9333px;"><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;">Most of us ended up painting our pumpkins rather than carving (in Florida, it's way too humid for a carved pumpkin to last the whole month...) Everyone came up with really creative designs - I think it's the best group of pumpkins I've ever seen. You can scroll to the bottom to see the individual pumpkins, but here we are with our creations: </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 19.9333px;"><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;">I tried to get a pumpkin from the Hyde Park pumpkin patch, but it was insanely packed! There was a huge line, so I ended up getting mine from the grocery store instead. It wasn't the prettiest of pumpkins, but since it was painted anyways, it didn't matter. Thao got hers from Hyde Park and it was the most stereotypical perfect pumpkin. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 19.9333px;">For dinner, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">I tried out a few new </span><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/alnjan6/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">Pinterest </a><span style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17.3333px;">recipes and they all turned out amazing! </span><span style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">I love all fall ingredients - squash, pumpkin, figs, pears, pomegranates, apples, etc. I go crazy buying everything at Trader Joe's this time of year since it's all pumpkin flavored. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Hillary also brought over this amazing popcorn coated in marshmallows and drizzled with chocolate (it had candy corn for decoration which I'm not a fan of, but I just ate around them...) It was seriously addicting - like Rice Krispie treats made of popcorn. If I get the recipe I'll post it on here too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 19.9333px;">3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the onion, sage red pepper flakes, and pinch of salt. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until onions become translucent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 19.9333px;">4. Stir in the pumpkin and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add in the cashew milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in th ekale and simmer for 4-5 more minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in the ricotta and season to taste with salt & pepper. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 19.9333px;">5. Grease a 9x13 baking pan. Toss the pasta with the pumpkin mixture and spread half of it in the pan. Sprinkle half the cheese, top with the other half of the pasta, then sprinkle with more cheese. Top with bread crumbs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 19.9333px;">This chip dip is my mom's recipe and it is BY FAR one of the easiest things to make. You literally dump everything into a bowl and that's it. For an easy last-minute appetizer, tailgate, or potluck dish, I love making this because despite being made from mostly canned foods, it tastes so fresh and vibrant. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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has been a lot of buildup leading to the opening of Richard Gonzmart’s latest
restaurant, </span><a href="http://goodygoodyburgers.com/" style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Goody Goody</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">, in Hyde
Park.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">We are big fans of the </span><a href="http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/" style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Columbia</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> and </span><a href="http://www.floridafoodlover.com/2014/10/ulele-tampa-fl.html" style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Ulele</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">,
so I knew that he would do it right.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> </span></div>
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restaurant is a re-creation of a classic 1925 Tampa landmark where many people
grew up eating (at its prime, Goody Goody had four locations throughout Tampa). While in a new spot, it still retains the
feel of a classic diner and serves many of the original recipes, including
their famous hamburgers and pies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">I’m so
excited about the transformation of Hyde Park Village (although right now, the
construction makes it a bit difficult to drive up Swann…) I spent a lot of time there growing up in
Tampa, and it made me sad when for a while it had become a bit of a ghost
town. That’s definitely turning around –
it seems every other week, something new opens. </span></div>
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the food was great back then, but the décor was a bit lacking – pretty much your
standard diner. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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absolutely love the design of the new Goody Goody. They kept the old-fashioned feel, but updated
it for a classy, modern atmosphere. There
is an art-deco vibe with beautiful graphics on the doors and brass sculptural
light fixtures above the main dining areas.
The floors are lined with vintage-style mosaic tile with green and
yellow that carry throughout the space. </span></div>
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that the wait was insane, so we downloaded the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nowait-get-in-line-at-restaurants/id691617940?mt=8">NoWait</a>
app, which allows you to get in line on your phone before you arrive. There were still a couple people in front of
us in line by the time we got there, but we ended up sitting at the counter
which is first-come first-serve. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Lance
had their classic Goody Goody Cheeseburger POX, with lettuce, tomatoes,
pickles, onions, cheese, mayo and their special barbeque sauce. I had the Royale with Cheese, topped with a
fried, over-easy egg, onion, cheddar, Monterey Jack cheese, sautéed mushrooms,
bacon, lettuce, and tomato.</span></div>
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happy with the version that I got – I thought Lance’s tasted more like a fast-food
burger (which he likes). We also split an order of onion
rings which nice and crispy with a ranch dipping sauce. It was a greasy, messy meal, but
delicious. </span></div>
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with a slice of their renowned butterscotch pie. OMG I would go back and just order this – the
bottom layer is incredibly decadent and rich with an airy topping of toasted meringue. They have several flavors of pies, but I’d
have trouble not ordering the same one every time since it was so good. </span></div>
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no doubt this restaurant will be successful.
It is really reasonably priced compared to most of the dining options in
Hyde Park (their classic burger is $4.95) and it appeals to not only the young
people looking for a trendy place to eat out, but to the older crowd with
nostalgia from the olden days. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Goody
Goody is located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Goody+Goody+Burgers/@27.9374654,-82.4759453,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xfeb1b0b0ae10f91?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiw98n6yJzPAhXSCD4KHZ67BjsQ_BIIgQEwCw">1601
W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606</a>. They
are open Sunday – Thursday 7am – 10pm
and Friday – Saturday 7am – 11pm. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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