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Kale Chips with Sea Salt and Olive Oil

October 6, 2011

If you are trying to change your eating habits but love chips, then try baking your kale. Sometimes I crave crunchy food. Like french fries and those Kettle salt and vinegar chips. So good, right? Well I still want the crunch factor in my life but I don’t want to derail all the healthy eating I’ve been doing. So next… Read more

Chocolate Hazelnut Tart made with Nutella

October 5, 2011

I decided to try out a Chocolate Hazelnut Tart made with Nutella.

It’s kind of one of those dreamy desserts that is fun to think about but I’ve never actually tried. Let me tell you this chocolate tart is divine!

Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart made with Nutella

Ingredients for the crust

1 1/2 cups of all purpose… Read more

Parisian-Style Bistro Apron Giveaway: A Gwyneth Paltrow Favorite!

October 3, 2011

Dear Readers, This Giveaway is closed. Commenter #7: Nancy Morrell won this amazing apron. Stay tuned as we continue to do fun promotions throughout the year!

I’ve been on the lookout for a new apron for a while, but for some reason I’ve been very picky about what exactly I want.

I’ve browsed many styles and colorful… Read more

A Tasteful Life Snapshot: September 2011

September 29, 2011

We’ve conquered and charmed once again through the month of September. If you are enjoying our articles, drop us a note on your favorite article and let us know! We hope you like our at-a-glance snapshot of September.

Conquering Intimidating Dishes

Baking Blackberry Tarts
A Craveable Chocolate Chili
Beef Bourguignon
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How to Make Authentic Italian Coffee

September 28, 2011

To make authentic Italian coffee all you need is a moka pot also known as a macchinetta (literally “small machine”).

You can create a Caffe Macchiato, Caffe Latte, and a Cappuccino. The difference between them is how much milk you use and if it is steamed or foamed.

Italian Coffee Vocabulary & Definitions:

Espresso
Espresso… Read more

Celebrate Día de los Muertos

September 27, 2011

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15 which means we are right in the middle of it. Let’s celebrate with the revered Mexican ‘Day of the Dead’ holiday. 

What is Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead? 
The Day of the Dead is about life. It’s a holiday celebrated primarily throughout Latin America. According to tradition, it is when the souls… Read more

The Palace of Versailles

September 26, 2011

Visiting the Palace of Versailles is something I can now mark off my life list.

The Palace of Versailles is a royal château in Versailles that is located about 45 minutes by train outside of Paris, France.

Today, Versailles (the town) is a suburb of Paris but in 1682 The court of Versailles was the center of political power… Read more

Free Download: Halloween Invitation

September 23, 2011

Today marks the first day of Fall and we know you’ve got Halloween on your mind.

We decided to create a free downloadable invitation for Halloween as well as some fun stickers!

If you or someone you know is dreaming up a Halloween Soiree this is the perfect invite to send.

All you have to do is downloadRead more

A Recipe for Rustic Italian Bread

September 21, 2011

I never thought I could make my own bread.

For some reason I believed I would need all sorts of tools, machines, and special ingredients like “malt” to make it happen.

Flavia shared with me her basic Italian bread recipe that can be used with all sorts of flours like oat, wheat, and of course all-purpose.

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Q & A with Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor Jill Bickford: Part 3

September 20, 2011

Jill Bickford is a certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor, a Natural Skin Care Specialist, and Living Food advocate.  

Here’s the final part in the skincare series. Whew! This has been quite educational. I want to Thank Jill for taking the time to answer our readers questions. Today we are talking about staying hydrated, what’s the deal with vitamin… Read more

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