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Triple C Spice Rub

March 1, 2020

𝐒𝐨, 𝗪𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧…⁣ ⁣It’s already the first of March, and that means it’s 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛 day! This month’s Seasonal Foodie Challenge ingredient, 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞, was easy—a bit too easy. So, of course, in F&T-style we decided to get obtuse with it. ⁣ ⁣ Introducing our 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂 spice rub! It’s a blend of three… Read More Triple C Spice Rub

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7 Ways to Celebrate Summer Produce

August 13, 2019

Summertime is when our favorite meals arrive: a dinner made completely of grilled corn-on-the-cob; heirloom tomato and cheese sandwiches eaten for days on end; fruit for dessert; and a Caprese Salad with a Middle Eastern twist. The best time to honor these glorious rewards from the garden is summer and eating them fresh is, of… Read More 7 Ways to Celebrate Summer Produce

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30 Day Challenge

January 16, 2019

It’s a brand-new year and that usually means resolutions. Many people start a new “diet” at the start of the year only to give up soon after the holiday decorations have been put away. John and I did start a new plan on January 1st, but it wasn’t a “diet” per se. Having health issues… Read More 30 Day Challenge

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Richmond Marina Bay Trail

October 16, 2018

I admit it. I’m kind of a geek when it comes to parks especially national parks. There’s even a group called National Park Geeks. They carry lots of cool products like t-shirts, patches, keychains, etc. (If you’re really a park freak, you can go to the Apple Store and download National Park Geek stickers for… Read More Richmond Marina Bay Trail

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Ugly Produce Hard Decisions

October 9, 2018

Back when I was living on the east coast, I became fascinated by these new potato chips called Uglies. The idea is that they use potatoes that don’t normally meet specifications for most companies because each spud might have a flaw. Uglies believe in using food that would normally be wasted. It is estimated… Read More Ugly Produce Hard Decisions

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I Went to the Woods

September 10, 2018

Nature has always been my refuge and therapy. As I look back to my childhood, my love for the outdoors grew out of our yearly trips to Acadia National Park located in my home state of Maine. I remember placing my hands on trees, feeling their warm and peaceful energy calming my soul as we… Read More I Went to the Woods

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A Bodyguard, a Bobcat and Brunch

September 6, 2018

The motto of this story is bring along a bodyguard and make sure you have good tread on your hiking boots. Perhaps I should start at the beginning. John and I had an impromptu weekday off and decided to go hiking. Living here in the Bay Area, there are no shortage of parks. Our main… Read More A Bodyguard, a Bobcat and Brunch