written By Pemmie Sheasby of oil & vinegar I AM ALWAYS experimenting with new ways to cook and serve my favorite dishes. My Himalayan Pink Salt Slab provides a natural cook top and serving platter in one, additionally my recipes now receive the benefits of natural, pure salt with no chemicals or additives. The salt […]
Throughout Italy, polenta is the basis for many fine dishes. It can be cooked in soft form, as in this recipe, or it can be cooled and hardened, then sliced and fried or baked. It’s one of the most versatile foods in the Italian food repertoire. It takes the place of pasta or rice, and
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Piquillo Peppers are a sweet and smoky pepper from the south region of Spain and provide the perfect shell for tangy cream and goat cheeses. The shrimp and lobster filling in this appetizer is just an added bonus that gives texture and elevates the dish further. Piquillos can be purchased in any specialty food store
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So you’re finally engaged! Congratulations! …Now What? Maybe it was a long time coming or maybe it caught you completely off-guard. Either way- you now have a wedding to plan. The first thing people will ask you is, “When is the wedding?” If you’re like me, your first thoughts are somewhere along the lines of
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A Mandeville Retreat When Lisa and Eric Beloso purchased their house in Mandeville following Hurricane Katrina, they did not have much of a wish list or design scheme in mind—they simply wanted a place to call home. Almost ten years later, the couple realized that their house had truly become their home in every sense
With the official start of the Carnival season, it’s time to dust off the ever-popular Mardi Gras ladders and get them ready for action. These ingenious creations do more than keep the kiddos away from the fray. In true South Louisiana fashion, they’ve become another thing for us to decorate, bedazzle and showcase our passion
Simple is the Game, Italian is the Name Whether you’re adding a few Italian favorites to your everyday recipe repertoire or planning a complete dinner, meal planning with Italian foods can be simple and enjoyable. Introduce friends and family members to Italian cuisine with an irresistible antipasto or entree or plan an entire meal in
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