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Our Vision. We Invite You to Join Us.

Fair Trade ~ Sustainable ~ Eco-Humane Transparency and information for farmers; awareness and education for consumers; educational opportunities for women leaders in the developing world who are farmers or work…

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Culinary

What’s In Your Pantry? Part Two

…stash tucked away, along with the ingredients for a favorite meal that makes everything seem better. When I did an informal survey of friends about what they considered staples and…

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The Gift of Gratitude

…from launching The Vanilla Company. An international community of friends. And,  I also gained two beautiful grandsons. I have grown to understand at a profound level the true meaning of…

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Culinary

Cuban Chicken With Sofrito

…ingredients are all fresh and raw and whatever you put Sofrito on, it just pops! Recently I made Sofrito with rice and beans for some vegan friends. I knew my…

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Cherry Desserts in September?

…pounds; I was less than 5′ 2″). Some friends had a fruit orchard and we went to pick Bing and Royal Anne cherries. My husband boosted me into a tree…

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Beverages

Limoncello and Vanilla Limoncello

 In 2011 I went to Italy with several friends, and we spent a week in Cinque Terra, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. As a dedicated lemon user, I was charmed…

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Vanilla and Aromatherapy

…be scientific, rather, simply possible assistance to friends. Their response was so overwhelmingly positive that I now suggest carrying a vanilla bean or two in a glass tube for anyone…

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Enchanting Tahiti

friends in Tahaa on Sunday and offered to take me with them. Sunday morning I wakened to pouring rain, which didn’t let up for two days. The family was traveling…

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Don Fernando Patino

…taken by his celebrity status than he was. He really preferred to visit with friends and guests while he replicated the Pyramid of Niches or the flying Voladores from fragrant…

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Cakes

Vegan Lemon-Vanilla Cupcakes

  First, I admit I’m not a vegan or even a card carrying vegetarian (though I lean in that direction), but I have friends who are and I like wowing…

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Cakes

Let Them Eat Cake Pudding!

…Dry cake? Bathe it in spirits! Years ago, friends of mine discovered a holiday cake I had given them months before that had gotten lost in the back of their…

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Cakes

Best Damn Lemon Cake

…better. That’s why I made two of  Maida Heatter’s Best Damn Lemon Cakes — one as a thank you to a friend, and one to serve to friends this last…

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Brunch

Peperonata on Soft Polenta

…for friends who are vegan. I slow-cooked the peppers in olive oil along with sliced garlic cloves and onions. The peppers become meltingly delicious and the oil was delicately flavored…

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Entrees

Chicken Marbella

…prepared. The Silver Palate cookbook came out in 1979, Soon mothers, daughters — even inspired men — were delighting themselves, family and friends with their recipes. My aunt and cousins,…

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The Value of the Tropics

…get involved. Spend a vacation working on a community project in a tropical country. Support a child’s education through one of the groups in “Yes We Can!” Tell your friends

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Be the Change

Pocketful of Joy

…Her dream was to see the children in one small village become healthy, educated and independent.  Through tremendous personal sacrifice (Charlotte has slept on friends’ couches with no place of…

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Ice Cream, Sorbets, etc

I Scream Sandwiches

…you will place yourself squarely in the limelight if you produce any one of these treats for family and friends! Better-Than-It Latin Love   Did you like this post? “Like”…

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