Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I just created these raw chocolate hazelnut truffles that will make the perfect homemade gift for your loved
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Thank you for visiting CookingwithMelody.com. I hope you enjoyed the show on San Diego’s Fox 5 news this morning! Here are the Smoothie Steps and Ideas that I discussed. Visit
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On most days I start my morning off with a smoothie. I feel like it’s a great way to consume large amounts of raw fruits and vegetables and nourish my
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Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I just created these raw chocolate hazelnut truffles that will make the perfect homemade gift for your loved
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If you wake up with a sweet tooth, get ready for a real treat with this rich and cool smoothie that has a surprising kick! Cacao and dates create a
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Apples and bananas are two popular fruits. Add carrots to the mix and you have a delightful combo! In this smoothie, Granny Smith Apples are used for a sour twist.
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If you read my recent blog posts “Have you thought of Starting a Vegetable Garden this year?”, and “Helpful Tips for Vegetable Gardening” you will know that I started planting
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Think you can’t grow bananas in San Diego? Turns out there are varieties of banana trees that grow well in our climate such as the Brazilian banana tree that we
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The first two weekends in March were absolutely gorgeous here in San Diego. The weather was perfect for planting; full sun with a light breeze throughout the day. I spent
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Impressed, flabbergasted, and speechless is how I felt during my visit to Caelis, a magnificent French inspired restaurant situated inside the luxurious El Palace Hotel in Barcelona, Spain. Caelis is
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You will feel right at home as soon as you enter The Red Door. Its stylish charm and character will instantly warm your heart and your stomach will be filled
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It was love at first bite! After four fantastic visits, Bankers Hill has earned this recommendation by far. It’s not often that you find a place that meets all of
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This smoothie is delicious. It tastes like it could be kale ice cream! I prefer to use green kale because the flavor is lighter than the other varieties. You can
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Growing up my family frequently enjoyed a breakfast of warmed pita bread dipped in tahini and date syrup. We called it the Middle Eastern Peanut Butter and Jelly. This is
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When I feel like having a light, nut and dairy free smoothie in the morning, I turn to this refreshing pineapple and cucumber combo! The consistency is not thick so
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Thank you for visiting CookingwithMelody.com. I hope you enjoyed the show on San Diego’s Fox 5 news this morning and gained some new recipe ideas for your Holiday gatherings this
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Holiday celebrations are filled with fun and good food, but most foods during the holidays can be a little rich and heavy. If you’re like me, you will appreciate a
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Feast your eyes on this juicy cut of beef. They call it tenderloin because it’s the most tender meat you will find. It’s also the leanest, which I love because
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Thank you for visiting CookingwithMelody.com. I hope you enjoyed the show on San Diego’s Fox 5 news this morning and gained some new recipe ideas for your Thanksgiving gatherings this
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I love chocolate mousse! The smooth and creamy texture is irresistibly satisfying. I created this raw/gluten free mousse tart that will give you that warm and fuzzy feeling of Christmas
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Ever since I started making raw desserts I rarely bake traditional sweets that require flour and sugar. Raw desserts are indeed high in calories, as most desserts are, but the
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I’ve been busy in the kitchen creating new recipes for the holiday season and I am very excited to share this one with you all! When I dream up dishes
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