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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My husband and I recently celebrated our 10 Year Wedding Anniversary visiting parts of Italy and Spain. Our time in Italy was spent at the Amalfi Coast. Our entire experience
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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 great recipe ideas to prepare for a fabulous
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In my culture, Christmas isn’t Christmas without a traditional Middle Eastern cookie called Kalecha, a light and crisp dough stuffed with a sweet filling. Some are stuffed with walnuts, others
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During the Fall season I have an abundance of persimmons, pomegranates and apples growing in my garden. I was inspired to create this vibrant salad for my family’s Thanksgiving feast
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It’s pumpkin season and I couldn’t resist buying my favorite Sugar Pie Pumpkins from the store. They are small, easy to use and sweeter than larger pumpkins which make them
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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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Did you know that Sweet Potatoes are one of the top anti-inflammatory foods you can eat? That’s not all; they are loaded with vitamins such as B6, C, D, iron
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Trying to cut down on carbs? Don’t fret! There are plenty of foods that will fulfill your appetite. With the help of a food processor or grater, cauliflower will resemble
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One of my favorite Farmer’s Market buys of this summer has been nectarines. Every week I anticipate the large piles of scrumptious white and yellow varieties along with the fuzzy
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Most people would agree that homemade food tastes better than store bought. There are several reasons why it does, like freshness, being able to use good quality ingredients and adding
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My Vitamix blender has been my favorite kitchen gadget since I’ve significantly lowered my intake of gluten, wheat and grains. My morning breakfast frequently starts off with a smoothie or
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I am constantly making changes in my diet for the better. It’s a learning experience and a life change that is gradual. This year I have significantly reduced sugar from
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The raw food diet is attractive to me because I’ve always loved fruits and veggies. Raw food recipes also incorporate herbs and spices that have many health benefits and create
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If you’ve ever had popovers, you may agree with me on the fact that they are both addicting and adorable! These light and airy bread rolls make a delicious starter
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