Appetite + Imagination

Post a question or comment using the link (in red) below. All comments will be queued for approval, then posted. Email address are kept confidential. ABOUT ME Cooking is my outlet. I love the creative process of integrating complimentary flavors and ingredients and the result being a dish I can only describe as culinary magic. Since I can remember, I’ve been in the kitchen. The fondest memories of my beloved grandmother Corina, are food-centered whether helping with Sunday dinner and holiday meals or watching Julia Roberts and Jacques Pepin. I feel closer to her each time I’m in the kitchen with my daughter. sees This blog will feature the most consistent ingredient in my life…food and the dining experience. I will post my own recipes, post interesting food-related web articles, try recipes from cookbooks and shows as well as share my personal dining experiences. Bon Appétit

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Smoothie bowl. Frozen strawberries, banana & Greek yogurt. Made slightly thicker than normal then topped with chopped almonds, granola and banana slices 😍 yummy desert.

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I let my bananas get super ripe then freeze them so I can pop them in my smoothies or make vegan ice cream.

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Feels good to choose happiness and to focus ONLY on the positive. I have to pause and SMH at the foolishness.... But then it's right back to trying to be the best me I can be. Life is great....but the best is yet to come 😜 God is Awesome 🙏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽

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I know y'all are gonna think I'm crazy. I made spaghetti and used beet noodles instead of pasta. Spiralized the beets and sautéed. Omg. Delish.

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Thankful🙏

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Give back. Many don't have the time to spend volunteering. Search for a worthy charity and donate. No amount is too small!

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Peace and Love

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Wishing you lots if champagne and caviar in 2015! 🎉Happy New Year🎉

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Boycott Black Friday or support black businesses! #blacklivesmatter #ripmikebrown #nojustice

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#nojustice #mikebrown

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Late night snacks. Pizza from scratch. Pesto based with prosciutto wrapped mozzarella, extra mozzarella, mushrooms and spinach.

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Late night snacks. Pizza from scratch. Pesto based with prosciutto wrapped mozzarella, extra mozzarella, mushrooms and spinach.

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Cauliflower confetti bowl. Shredded cauliflower added to sautéed red onions, red pepper and mushrooms with finely chopped kale added #vegan

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I'm so excited for Chef JR. Great Chef with a great heart. #hk13 #Hk13ChefJR #hellskitchen13