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Mandarin Orange Lamb Chops

Ever since returning from the DOLE California Cook-Off ***hummm, who won? Click and see**** I’ve been obsessed with finding ways to incorporate many of their packaged products into my Boho recipes. Rather than just looking at fruit in the juice as ‘fruit in the juice’, I’m thinking of ways I can use their delicious goodies in everything…   READ MORE

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Dole California Cook-Off: Thoughts from a 25k Grand Winner, part one

Once upon a time, blah blah blah, maybe a blip or glitch or two and then it’s Cinderella time and she lived happily ever after! I remember these kinds of fairytales from when I was a little girl. Now even as a kid in a big body, I admit, I’ve probably fantasized more as I’ve…   READ MORE

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To Foodie Friendships and Fabulous Trips

My last post left you in the midst of my East Coast to West Coast journey.  If you will remember, my sweet hubby took the kiddos home after our whirlwind college tour up the East Coast.  I am currently awaiting my “mother-of-the-year” award for enduring that insanely exhausting trip.  I plastered a smile on my…   READ MORE

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DOLE Cook-Off: Eastern Region Finalist

I’m dancing. I’m twirling, I’m doing back flips and head stands!  Well, the latter two, if I could!  I’ve been selected as the Eastern Region Finalist in the 2013 Dole Cook-Off.  Now this is not a bush league contest~~it’s highly competitive, rigorous and the guidelines for the recipe creations are a challenge! Yes, you had to use a…   READ MORE