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Fried Squash Blossoms…Tasty and Beautiful

July 23, 2011

I remember when I first heard about fried squash blossoms. It was many years ago and my roommate Anita was going on about how fabulous this Italian woman’s fried flowers were in her recent travels. Having no foodie point of reference on them, I thought the concept of eating fried flowers was kind of gross. [...]

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Sweet Potato and Pineapple Churros with Land O Lakes Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread

July 20, 2011

One of the first posts I ever wrote for my blog years ago,was a sweet potato Churro. I loved the rich flavors of sweet potato and cinnamon , formed into a stove top dough, and deep fried into a crispy treat. Churros originated in Spain and are a beloved treat worldwide, best served warm. Most [...]

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Homemade Curry Ketchup

July 14, 2011

Ketchup gets a bad rap. People abuse it to mask sub par food, or load it onto junk food. I mean can you imagine a burger without it? And lets not even mention the sugar content or high fructose corn syrup in most commercial brands. I have always liked ketchup, but wasn’t the type to [...]

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Cocktail Hour with Espolon Tequila

July 11, 2011

First off I want to thank you all for the comments on my last post. The Jassn Ceramic knives are so beautiful and fun to work with. They are making my kitchen chores go by so swiftly with beautiful clean and swift cuts. I wish everyone could win, but there can only be one winner. [...]

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Jassn Ceramic Knives Giveaway and Vegetable Fried Rice

June 30, 2011

Last spring I had the pleasure of meeting with representative of Jassn Ceramic Knives at the International Housewares Show. Over the months we started a dialogue. The whole use of Ceramic Knives is new to me. Admired form afar, but never had the opportunity to try them, let alone own them. As a food blogger, [...]

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Bertolli…Into the Heart of Chicago

June 25, 2011

It’s been a while since I posted . But I assure you I have been pursuing all things culinary and creative in my down time from Coco Cooks. My posts from my extensive travels the past month now are all up on Black Atlas. So come explore Vienna, Austria and Indianapolis, where I attended the [...]

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Apple Onion Jam Made with All Natural Sweetener Xyla

June 1, 2011

Xylitol….Sounds like a chemical doesn’t it? That’s what I thought and at first and ignored the request to review Xyla from Emerald Forest. Come to find out Xylitol is all natural, derived from fruits and vegetables, and is actually good for teeth. Imagine less cavities with this sweetener than from sugar! After two gum [...]

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Check Out My Vienna Videos On Black Atlas

May 25, 2011

I made three videos on my recent trip to Vienna for American Airlines Black Atlas. They offer some unique and different perspectives in what you normally think of with Vienna. A Chat with Eddie Cole and Kristin Lewis…Two Performing Artists on a Different Beat in Vienna. A look at Modern Trendy Vienna …Vienna Awakening And [...]

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Soy, Star Anise, Chili Braised Turkey Legs…A Centering Dish

May 16, 2011

I returned home last Saturday after a fun, enlightening , and a bit hectic week in one of my favorite cities in the world, Vienna Austria. Some of my readers may know of my decade long connection to this city. The purpose of this trip was twofold, to produce content for American Airlines Black Atlas [...]

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The Dining Room at Kendall College…Chicago Hidden Gems

May 3, 2011

Without a doubt, Kendall College is one of Chicago’s leading Culinary Schools. So when my friend Monika , the Director of Dining and Event Services at Kendall College, invited me for lunch at the The Dining Room , I was eager to see. Its been a struggle to connect with her and we finally nailed [...]

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