The Tasteful Life

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Quick and Delicious Dill Pickles

by Carlie Fairchild

The word "fermentation" is fine in a lab, but I prefer to keep it out of my kitchen. Hence my ...

Italian Wedding Cookie

by Carrie Pacini

This recipe has been in our family for generations and I am happy to share it with you so that ...

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Pan Seared Panko Chicken with Lemon and Capers

by Carrie Pacini on May 23, 2012 Posted in Food + Entertaining

This is a tasty dish to make during the week or when entertaining friends and family. I love the combination of lemon and capers with a Panko crunch. It's easy because you can pull it together quickly for the weekday and nice for entertaining because you can prep before guests arrive and pop in the oven once they are there (or 5 minutes before they arrive). I serve the chicken over orzo pasta that has been tossed with olive oil and parmigiano ...

A Southern Treat: The Humming Bird Cake

by Carrie Pacini on May 22, 2012 Posted in Conquering Intimidating Dishes

One of the most requested and treasured cakes of the South is the Humming Bird Cake. There are a few theories on how the cake received it's name. One theory states it's the sound people make when they take a bite as they hum happily away. The other theory has to do with the sweetness of the cake like nectar from a flower that a humming birds treasures. I personally love this cake. I think it will make you and ...

Granola: Love Crunch

by Carrie Pacini on May 9, 2012 Posted in Food + Entertaining

Just got back from Miami! I am swimming in ideas as well as inspiration. One of the things I've been working hard at is creating healthier breakfast and snack options for my children. At first there was a bit of complaining but we are working through that. We now have conversations about having good protein in our meals that give us energy and help us think and make better decisions. While at the Mom 2.0 Summit I tried the Love Crunch Aloha ...

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