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The Easiest White Queso - Ever!

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:51:00 +0000

I love Superbowl parties. I mean, what other time is it okay to sit around the tv, holler and drink and eat junk food with your friends for hours? I know, it's not the healthiest of activities, but...

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What to do with Lovely Lemons

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:28:00 +0000

I'm taking a break from my orange madness to talk about another favorite citrus fruit: The Lemon. Lemons are coveted and loved in my family. You see, my husband, is a lemon lover. He puts it in...

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Orange Barbecue Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:57:00 +0000

I'm down to the last giant bag of oranges from our visit to the orange grove. I'm feeling a little sad. My family and I have really enjoyed the freshly squeezed orange juice every day. And I've...

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Recipes to Help Ring in the Year of the Dragon

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:38:00 +0000

Monday, January 23rd, is the Chinese New Year. It is the Year of the Dragon, the Professor's favorite mythical creature. One of my culinary goals for this year is venture out more in Asian cooking. I...

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Upside-Down Valencia Orange Cake

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:45:00 +0000

I know, I know. Isn't it horrible of me to post a dessert recipe? Especially after professing about my own resolution to stay away from this stuff??? But, seriously, we had family visiting this...

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Valencia Orange Marmalade

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:10:00 +0000

My husband's side of the family loves sour foods. They adore lemons and add it to everything. I had a hard time adjusting to my in-laws cooking when we first married because I come from a family that...

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Yes, I'm Still Here.

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:57:00 +0000

My title says it all. Yes, I'm still here. Things have been a little quiet here on the blog, not because I have quit cooking, blogging or photography. I have been taking a little selfish break. As I...

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Our Visit To An Orange Grove

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:15:00 +0000

Wow - this is my first post for 2012! I hope you find it worth reading! ha! ha! I don't know about you, but I've been enjoying my kids' winter break from school helping my husband with projects...

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Resolutions with Pears and Camembert

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:11:00 +0000

This is not your normal new year's resolutions post, especially after all the warm-fuzzy feelings and good-tidings-to-man just a short week ago. I have found myself at the end of 2011, feeling worn...

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Easy Holiday Roast Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:54:00 +0000

Who's ready for the holidays? Not me! The hubby took two weeks off not for an exotic vacation at a Caribbean resort or for a luxurious European tour, but to stay home and do projects around the...

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DailyBuzz Moms 9x9: Deck The Doors!

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:09:00 +0000

My kids tell me that Christmas is five days away. They know this because our little Santa countdown tells us so. Each day the three kids take turns changing the cubes to one less day. They've been...

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Meeting My Nemesis & Pomegranate Fudge

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:42:00 +0000

This week I have been frantically getting some much needed holiday shopping done. One of my favorite spots to get a quick and healthy lunch is Rubio's. For non-Californians, Rubio's offers fresh...

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Orange & Sage Spatchcocked Turkey

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:42:00 +0000

We've got two weeks 'til Christmas and I've barely made a dent in my holiday shopping. I've done a lot online, but I think my main problem is that there's nothing out there I really want to buy. Take...

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Homemade Holiday Gift Idea: Pomegranate Vodka

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:54:00 +0000

How do you shop for gifts? Are you a mall shopper? An onine shopper? Do you prefer boutiques to national chains? Maybe you are a crafter, an artist or a builder? Me? I prefer homemade gifts, to give...

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Enjoy Pomegranates for Breakfast!

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:27:00 +0000

About a month ago, my family and I travelled an hour north of San Diego to Fallbrook, on a misstion to visit an avocado orchard. The ranch belongs to the parents of a good friend of ours. And being...

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Cooking With Salsa

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0000

I'm a big fan of shopping local and supporting small businesses. I am also all about brand loyalty. When I find something I really like, I will continue buying it again and again. When it comes to...

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The Joys of Saffron and a Holiday Giveaway For You!

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:16:00 +0000

Saffron. This exotic spice evokes images and scents of far and exotic places. Outdoor markets, or bazaars, filled with dates, nuts and tea leaves. It's deep red threads yields a gorgeous and rich...

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Whole Wheat Pomegranate Scones and a Guest Post

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:37:00 +0000

To my readers in the United States, Happy Thanksgiving! Today is a day of reflection for most. A time to appreciate all that we have, to help those in need and to remember how our country first...

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Apple & Quince Crisp with Rosewater

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:56:00 +0000

My kids received their report cards last week. In our school, we parents meet with our elementary school teachers and discuss how wonderful our kids are. Really, they are wonderful, respectful and...

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Basmati Rice: Another Great Thanksgiving Side Dish

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:55:00 +0000

What? You've never heard of basmati rice being served during the Thanksgiving meal? Funny. We have it all the time! As many new immigrants come to the US, it is customary to bring parts of their...

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Easy Tips On How To Have An Unprocessed, Delicious & Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:45:00 +0000

With all of the indulgences and sweets out there tempting you this time of you, we all seem to give ourselves the "okay" to binge during the Thanksgiving meal. But, if you look at the traditional...

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A Healthier Snack:No-Bake Crispy Rice Bars with Pistachios & Honey

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:16:00 +0000

It's hard for me to eat healthy from October through December. Besides Halloween, October for us is filled with too many birthday parties for family and friends. Then you've got Thanksgiving,...

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My Go-To Cranberry Sauce: Spiced-Tea Cranberries

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:23:00 +0000

Tonight, I am sitting in front of the computer with a serious case of writer's block. I come up with creative ideas and funny stories when I am ticked-off washing dishes or day dreaming while running...

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Persian Pomegranate Soup (Ash-e Anar) and a New Baby

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:08:00 +0000

I am so happy today!! And considering I was in a rut, this weekend was the best!! I didn't sleep well, I ate hospital food, I slept in my clothes, but it still was the best. My dearest cousin, whom I...

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Quinoa: The Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Side Dish

noreply@blogger.com (FamilySpice) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:51:00 +0000

If you haven't noticed, I am on a quinoa-kick. I discovered this wonderful non-grain a few years back, but I didn't really know how too cook with it or what to do with it. And so, the internet search...

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