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Fluffy Peach Cobbler with White Wine Whipped Cream

Summer fruit season is at it's glorious peak and the produce department at my grocery store is overflowing with bins of fresh apricots, nectarines, plums, and luscious ripe peaches!  With this bounty of  rich, sweet fruit available, I love nothing more than to peel a pile and bake a juicy, lip-smacking cobbler. Few things go… Continue reading Fluffy Peach Cobbler with White Wine Whipped Cream

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Italian Sausage Burgers w/Garlicky Spinach

I love a big, juicy cheeseburger but they can get boring after a while.  This recipe is one that will definitely take away the boredom and might even be one that I can whip out at a tailgate this football season to change it up a bit! Italian Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach 10 ounces… Continue reading Italian Sausage Burgers w/Garlicky Spinach

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Dark Chocolate Cake w/Red Wine Glaze

I keep old copies of Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Cooking Light, Food and Wine, and other cooking magazines for when I want to break out of a recipe rut.  Lately I have been experimenting with wine more in my cooking and baking, but wasn't happy with the texture of the last couple of cakes I'd made,… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Cake w/Red Wine Glaze

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Watermelon Strawberry Caprese Salad

I like to try and make ahead as many of the foods we eat on the 4th of July as I can and this salad, found on Delish.com, is one I can throw together while watching the fools try and eat more hot dogs than each other at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest… Continue reading Watermelon Strawberry Caprese Salad

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Decadent Sunday Brunch!

Dining with girlfriends on Sundays with Champagne.  What's better than that? Well, dining with girlfriends on Sundays at a restaurant that sits at the ocean's edge and serves free flowing Champagne that feeds children with every glass we drink! #OneHopeWine #CaliforniaCelebrationBrutSparklingWine It was a beautiful, clear & sunny, 85º Southern California Sunday, so I dropped… Continue reading Decadent Sunday Brunch!