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Frozen Pineapple

7/31/2020

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Sometimes in this Florida heat, all we want is a fun frozen drink to sip on. Put an umbrella in it, and I mean, come on. Vacation in a glass! This drink is sure to help you beat the heat, and feel like you’re on a tropical island somewhere living your best life.
 
It’s not too sweet, not too tart, and if you add a little rum floater to the top…
​whooooooooo mamma! It’s good!
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​I like to start with 4 cups of frozen pineapple chunks, blend, and then check the consistency to see if I need to add more pineapple or coconut milk.
 
If you’re feeling extra indulgent, you can use coconut crème here instead of coconut milk.
 
Cheers y’all!

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Kale Salad

7/27/2020

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​​There are several people in my life that have refused to eat kale…

until they try this salad. It’s delicious AND good for you. I know! Crazy, right?

​But listen. If I can get my friend Katie to eat it, you’ll be fine. She’s my most opinionated food friend, but I’ve brought her around on several things.

​We’re still working on getting her to eat onions, though.
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​I’ve made this salad several different ways, but this one is my favorite. The only thing I left out of the recipe that I always add, is cheese. Goat cheese is my favorite, but I’ve also used feta and cotija. Without the cheese, this salad is incredibly good for you and packed with nutrition. It checks all the boxes: vegetarian, vegan, paleo, keto, sugar free, dairy free, gluten free, blah, blah, blah. So if you’re trying to eat clean, this one’s for you.
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​You can buy big bunches of kale or a bag of pre-chopped kale. Either way, make sure you remove all of the stems. They’re woody and not fun to eat.
 
For the citrus, I used little tangerines that are easy to peel, but you can use oranges, grapefruit, whatever you prefer. You can also switch out the nuts and seeds too. Pistachios and sunflower seeds are yummy.

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Basic Grazing Board Demo

7/25/2020

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​Charcuterie boards are one of my favorite things on the planet, but my friends typically make a face when I say “charcuterie.” Charrrrr… what? So, let’s call it a grazing board. K? K.
 
I’ve had several people ask me how to put a board together, so I created a demo. This one isn’t perfect or fancy, but it gives you a basic idea of how I put one together. Here are the things I typically include in my boards, and usually have them on hand so I can easily throw one together if someone drops by.
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Aged Gouda
This is probably my favorite cheese y’all, and if you serve it right, you can taste the little salt crystals inside. DO NOT slice this cheese. I will come over there and smack your hand if you try to make slices out of this. Take the point of a knife, insert it into the cheese near and edge and twist off a hunk of cheese. Let the cheese break apart naturally. (see demo)
 
Blue Cheese
Cause, duh, it’s delicious, and a little stinky. Any kind will do. I like to leave it in a big wedge and let a few crumbles cascade down a corner. If you don’t like the bite of blue cheese, try drizzling honey over it. If you don’t like that, leave it off. It’s your board baby! Do you!
 
Brie
Mild and creamy. I like to stack them to create some height on the board. And do you see how cute that little one is? The cutest.
 
Hard Salami
You can use any cured meat, but this is a simple easy to eat option, and most people like it.
 
Pepperoni
Another crowd pleaser. I like to use the large thin cut pepperoni that you would find on an Italian sub. You can fold them into little pepperoni flowers (also shown on demo) which gives the board a fun texture and pop of color.
 
Rosemary Crackers
Crunchy, salty, and a mild rosemary flavor.
 
Fig Raincoast Crisps
These crackers also come in cranberry and orange, but this one is my favorite. It’s delicious with the blue cheese.
 
Fresh Fruit
For this demo I used grapes, strawberries, and blueberries, but I also like to use figs, raspberries, pears, apples, and citrus.
 
Dried Fruit
Dried cherries are my go to, but I also use dried apricots, apple chips, and coconut chips. You can also use dried cranberries and raisins.
 
Go Nuts
You can use any nut you like, but I like to use shelled pistachios and seasoned almonds.
 
Sweets
Honey or honeycomb are a nice addition to any board. I also like to include some kind of jam or spread like fig or strawberry.
 
Fresh Herbs
Garnishing your board with fresh herbs gives it a finished look to fill in any empty spaces, and they smell lovely.
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