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Back Cracking and Meatless Spring Rolls with Carrot-Ginger Sauce

With so much running my body seems to have taken on some issues. Nothing that can’t be fixed. Nothing serious. Issues that with smart running-recovery, heat and ice can be fixed in no time. After the last race, it was time to run easy, no plan, just enjoy the warmer weather with the dogs. Unfortunately a little hip and shoulder pain has taken some of the fun out of my down time. I decided to speed recovery up a bit and see a Chiropractor. The first visit resulted in two painful back cracks adjustments and the recommendation to heat my [...]

By Joanne|2013-05-22T18:43:35-04:00May 22, 2013|Vegetarian|3 Comments

FoFF Caponata

I couldn’t leave the kitchen when this dish began to fill the air with such a tantalizing aroma. It was so easy. Just get that crock pot out, chop a few ingredients up, open a can, open a jar or two and let it cook. Peggy of Pantry Revisted made the Caponata and loved it. See what she had to say. You will LOVE this recipe by Carla Vavala. *Carla has a Facebook page, “Carla Vavala Creative Cook”. Make sure to keep up with her or better yet, cook along with us every Thursday and I’ll post your photos, your [...]

By Joanne|2011-09-14T11:32:29-04:00September 15, 2011|Fusion Food & Friends|8 Comments

Home Coming and Make Ahead Cherry Cranberry Sauce

My parents are home for the holidays! Safe and sound and freezing cold. They drove up from South Carolina. My mother has been wearing “Snuggies” under her clothes since THINKING of coming to New York in the winter. I assured her the house would be warm but she didn’t want to take any risks. Mocha has her own sweater. She’s wishing she had some “Snuggies” as well. Shane got jealous. “Mocha has a sweater? What about me?!” Shane: “Let me check this out”. Mocha: “OMG! Get him away from me!” Ah well….it’s all fun as the family gathers, it marks [...]