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Originally published May 2017, updated May, 2026. I had bacon jam at a restaurant recently and it changed how I think about burgers. One spoonful of this raspberry bacon jam recipe tastes like decadence — sweet from raspberries, smoky from bacon, spicy from fresno chilies, …
It’s springtime and time for spring lamb. Well, it is in many cultures. While lamb use is increasing in the US, Americans are not huge consumers of lamb compared to the rest of the world. In fact, the average American only eats 0.88 pounds of …
Updated May 2026 — Originally published March 2017. It doesn’t really matter whether you call it tortilla española or tortilla de patatas or Spanish Tortilla. It’s all the same dish. What does matter, is that you have the chance to taste the national dish of Spain. …
The hubby and I enjoyed our two months in Ireland over the summer of 2016. Such a beautiful green country with some of the best tasting milk and butter that I’ve had anywhere thanks to the year around grass supply. It’s easy to think Irish food is …
A fun part of living a location independent lifestyle is getting to explore the local food culture. The upcoming move is to the Ann Arbor, Michigan area. I don’t know much about Michigan. I know that Ann Arbor is a college town, the state borders …
The Chinese New Year on January 28th hustles in the Year of the Rooster. It looks like the Year of the Rooster will be a kind year for those seeking the wealth of a BETTER YOU. The Chinese horoscope predicts a powerful year, where impressions …
Saturday, January 28th, marks the beginning of the Year of the Rooster and I’m sharing 17 Asian-inspired chicken recipes to get you into the mood. I’m an excited tiger this year. According to my Chinese horoscope it’s going to be an awesome year. Here’s the …
I’m going vegetarian and gluten-free in this episode of BETTER YOU. And I’ll be very surprised if you miss the meat in this taco. Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale and Black Bean Tacos with Smoked Spanish Paprika and Chili Aioli is on the menu today. As a …
It’s time for the first new recipe of the year. 2017 is all about finding the BETTER YOU or in my case, BETTER ME. So I’m starting us off with a bang. It’s time for Bangers and Mash! If you’re getting a good chuckle over my …
Growing up in the Southern US, my mom cooked black-eyed peas and collard greens on New Years Day. She usually finished off with a side of corn bread. Traditionally Southern recipes cook pork in with the black-eyed peas and collard greens. But as a child, …