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Steamed Clams in Garlic, Butter and White Wine

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Steamed clams are one of the best appetizers! Personally, I eat them as a meal because they are so delicious with a side of rustic bread! I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound clams are easy and fun to find, not to mention scrumptious. After picking up some wonderful fresh clams from a mobile seafood cart at my favorite local grocery store, The Moscow Food Co-op, I set out to make a meal of some delicious steamed clams.

Here is a wonderful recipe for Steamed Clams in Garlic, Butter and White Wine. Continue reading →

Signature Cocktail: Blue Nazcan

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I first discovered Damiana Liquer on a trip to Cancun, Mexico. It is strong and rich, with an interesting flavor and a is a recipe for a smooth and easy night. Like other signature cocktails I’ve created, this one uses a delicious flavor from the line of Red Bull Editions: Red Bull Blue.

Signature Cocktail: Blue Nazcan

Ingredients

Red Bull Blue Edition

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4 Benefits of Drinking Iced Tea

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I like iced tea way more than drinking water. I have quite a few reusable pitchers that are continuously brewing iced tea for me to enjoy.  Fortunately, iced tea also comes with quite a few health benefits, making it a great alternative to water compared to coffee, sugary juices or sodas. The temperature of the tea doesn’t impact the benefits, so feel free to enjoy your tea hot or iced.

Photo Courtesy of: Pen Waggener

Photo Courtesy of: Pen Waggener

4 Health Benefits of Drinking Iced Tea

1. Health

Tea contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. These all benefit your body and give you en edge over water. Continue reading →

10 Best Indoor Plants to Purify Air

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Houseplants aren’t just for looks, they have a lot of benefits for you and your family! Houseplants actively purify the air in your home and add oxygen to your life. Growing plants indoors is also healthy in the wintertime, when rain and cold turn lush plants into skeletons. Looking at green plants indoors helps prolong life and add happiness. If you or anyone you know struggles with asthma, purifying the air in your home is easily done with certain houseplants. Here are some of the best.

Aloe Vera, Photo Courtesy of: Olga Berrios

Photo Courtesy of: Olga Berrios

10 Best Indoor Plants to Purify Air

1. English Ivy (Hedera helix).
2. Peace lily (Spathiphyllum).

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Easy Roasted Garlic

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Roasted garlic is delicious to eat, fragrant to make and is incredibly versatile. Spending an afternoon roasting your own garlic is an easy way to ensure you’ll always have this great ingredient on hand for breads, soups, pizzas or dips! It takes about 5 hours of non-hands-on watching, so great for cooking on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

The amount of effort to make 5 bulbs of garlic is the same as cooking 1 bulb, so cook as many as you’d like. If you don’t have time to peel the garlic now, it keeps well in the fridge and will be even easier to peel once it’s cold. Continue reading →

Apple Cup Apple Shots!

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Today is an iconic day among my circle of friends. Every weekend after Thanksgiving, The Washington State Cougars and the University of Washington Huskies play a friendly rival football game. It is friendly, but people get really intense about the competition some years.Here’s a shot that’s sure to turn foes into friends.

Photo Courtesy of: Flazingo Photos

Photo Courtesy of: Flazingo Photos

Apple Cup Apple Shots

Tequila

Apple Juice

7Up or another lemon-lime flavored soft drink Continue reading →

Diner Breakfast: Turntable Kitchen Review: October Pairings Box

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Turntable Kitchen is one of my favorite new things. I discovered this small company about 6 months ago. Turntable Kitchen is a subscription-based service that pairs a hand-curated record with two singles with 3 recipes and a premium ingredient each month. I love having these great ingredients and recipe ideas delivered directly to my door each month and it’s always a surprise to see what surprises the box will bring. Continue reading →