Essential Whole Body Wellness' health guru, Jen Bakane, has used this 3-Day reset meal plan for years (but actually you can even do it just one or two days and still see a benefit). It is the perfect way to hit the reset button after the holidays or a vacation and always seems to recalibrate my cravings and reaffirm mindful food choices. Start with a green smoothie for breakfast. I personally like…
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With the weather warming up and grilling season fast approaching, it’s SLIDER time! Platypus Wine Tours loves sliders for how quick and easy they are to make, as well as for all the fun customizing opportunities. What wine will you pair? It depends on your meat and condiments. Pinot Noir pairs well with a pork slider while Cabernet complements beef. If you’re opting for a tuna slider, a dry…
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Glen Ellen Star prides itself on delicious, local ingredients--often roasted in their wood-fired ovens. This tasty dish puts late winter and early spring ingredients in the spotlight, seasoned with Asian notes of turmeric, galangal, chiles and tamarind. Whether you are able to roast them in your own wood-fired oven or under your broiler, they are sure to capture the season's finest flavors…
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Created by Taub Family Outpost's Chef Trevor Anderson, this fresh and inspiring recipe makes any fall meal a total hit! Serve it on its own for a light meal or serve it alongside rotisserie chicken or a roast. It's an inspiring take on a beet salad that is sure to bring your palate to new heights. Serves 4 to 6 people. INGREDIENTS 4 medium beets (any color) 1 orange cut in half 1 bunch thyme 3…
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By Manuel Azevedo, Chef/Owner Tasca Tasca This refreshing “soup” is commonly enjoyed in the hottest regains for central Portugal. When I first encountered it, I thought this unique soup sounded wonderful, so I adapted it by adding more distinctive yet basic ingredients I thought would work well and came up with the idea of serving the soup in a shot glass so that these flavors could provide one…
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If you ever have the serene pleasure of staying at Gaige House + Ryokan, know that these delicious cookies are served every day. Bring this recipe into your home for a balanced treat that's not too sweet. INGREDIENTS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 tsp salt 1 1/2 Tbsp matcha powder 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 325. Sift the flour, matcha powder and salt…
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Recipe submitted by Eric Markson, Sonoma Valley Inn In Sonoma, winter means fresh Dungeness Crab enjoyed by friends and family, highlighted best through Cioppino, a regional dish popularized by California's first Italian immigrants. Often served on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve or both, it's become a seasonal favorite. Cioppino is easy to make, but make sure you use the freshest seafood you can…
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