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Guacamole Salsa

May 3, 2020 By Dana Vento 16 Comments

tortilla chips for guacamole

One of my favorite flat belly foods is avocado. I have come to find so many creative ways to really dish it up and it is so versatile. Since I believe that Guacamole is better than a traditional dip, I make it more often!  After all, it includes my avocados, lol! ...

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4 Thurman Farms To Visit In The Lake George Area

November 10, 2019 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

4 Thurman Farms To Visit In The Lake George Area, Thurman, Lake George Area, Lake George, Outdoor, Farms, Indoor, Activities, Things to Do, Thurman Maple Days, Fall, Winter, Summer, Spring, Organic, Farms, Veggies, Vegetables, Meats, Breads, Jams, Arts, Crafts, Wood, Lumber, Artisan Crafted, Jewelry, Lucyann Beads, Nettle Meadow, Martin's Lumber, Blackberry Hill Farm and Sanctuary, Animals, Goats, Cats, Dogs, Lambs, Sheep, Pigs, Cows, Ducks, Eggs, Fresh Eggs, Award Winning Cheeses. Whole Foods, Crafts, Maple Syrup, Fresh, Taps, Process, healthy, shop. souvenirs, gift shops, create, bake, taste, experience, New York, Travel Writer, Culinary Travel, backcountry, Jack and Dianne

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. I grew up with special grandparents and I have never left my roots. My grandparents both maternal and fraternal had at the minimum gardens.  Both grandmothers cooked every meal from ...

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5 Practical Uses of Parmesan Cheese Rinds

October 13, 2019 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

5 Practical Uses of Parmesan Cheese Rinds, cooking, reuse, don't toss, locatelli, parmesan, cheese rinds, soup, cooking, steaming, olive oil, stuffing, shred, grate, cook, bake, broil, steam, veggies, artichokes, all veggies, broth, soups, sauces, taste, bold, awesome, amazing, orgazmic food, delicious,

Waste not, want not, is how the saying goes and it rings true in what I am about to share with you. Did I ever mention that I am Italian? LOL! Yes, I did, on about every recipe I share! You know that my heritage, upbringing, and Gramma Santa truly influenced my culinary skills. In fact, she ...

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3 Best Grating Cheeses

October 10, 2019 By Dana Vento

3 Best Grating Cheeses, Grana Pada, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Locatelli, food, pasta, seafood, meat, veggies, vegetables, soups, seasoning, strong, pungent, nutty, rinds, grating, containers, real, hand grated, not packaged, fresh, buy fresh, chunks, using, tips, tricks, cooking with best grating cheeses, buy in bulk, buy wedges, buy chunks, no containers, no storage, graters, hand graters, no packaged foods, buy fresh always. aged 9+ months

There is nothing authentic or traditional about those plastic-filled grating cheeses in your grocer's aisle.  Additionally, if you are purchasing freshly grated cheese at the deli, you still are not even close to being on track with the true taste of Parmesan grating cheeses. ...

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Best Bakery Destination In The Outer Banks

April 14, 2019 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

Best Bakery Destination In The Outer Banks, Outer Banks, Duck, North Carolina, OBX, OBX Now, The Outer Banks, Rental Homes, Globetrotting, Culinary, Donuts, Cannoli Donuts, Cannoli cupcakes, Red Devil's Food Cupcake, Key Lime Pie, Pies, Pastries, Cookies, Cakes, Donuts, Breakfast Sandwiches, Coffee, Ice Cream, Outside, Beach, Vacation, Dozens of Donuts, Stop, see, taste, experience, Outer Banks Food Scene, Duck Area, Best Bakery, Tullio's Bakery

There's nothing like a vacation to the Outer Banks area. In fact, the culinary scene is poppin'. Huge, luxury rental homes let families and friends gather together for weeks on end and the fun in the sun never stops. ...

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