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Savory Vegetarian Yule Log

December 5, 2017 by Judy Lyness 7 Comments

Savory Vegetarian Yule Log

Yes, you read that title correctly—Savory Vegetarian Yule Log…and of course there’s a story to go with my new invention. Every year around Christmas time the members of Food Bloggers Los Angeles meet at In Erika’s Kitchen house with our favorite cookies and then exchange cookies with one another. It’s the meeting I look forward to the most. What could be better than catching … [Read more...]

My Thanksgiving Ritual

November 24, 2015 by Judy Lyness 8 Comments

Thanksgiving turkey

Many people have food rituals that make Thanksgiving special. I’m no different. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Parmesan battered fried cauliflower, stuffed mini pumpkins or corn and pomegranate sauté. What I don’t think other people share with me is my Thanksgiving ritual--doing the dishes. You heard me right, I love doing dishes after the Thanksgiving meal. … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Favorites

November 12, 2015 by Judy Lyness 5 Comments

Thanksgiving turkey

Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday…and my Thanksgiving Day is filled with favorites that my friends and family will not allow me to change. If I were to omit these crunchy morsels I believe there would be a revolt. While turkey is always on the table, stuffed fish has upstaged the bird in the flavor rankings of late. I think the most popular items on … [Read more...]

Summertime Garden Party Menu

August 3, 2015 by Judy Lyness 3 Comments

My personal recipe for a wonderful life: Family + Friends + Food = Happiness. Thus far this summer has been a whirlwind of activity filled with the first two components of my equation: visiting family in New Jersey, friends from Copenhagen visiting me and, playing one of my favorite roles 'fun aunt' with various kids, related or not. Missing from my personal recipe for a … [Read more...]

Halloween Ideas

October 14, 2014 by Judy Lyness 4 Comments

Halloween is fast approaching.  So here are some great Halloween ideas for you this year. My personal favorite are these healthy in disguise pumpkins just ready to be decorated. Next are these two great ideas--Cake pops and marshmallow mummies. The CakeGirls just have too many wonderful ideas to post.  Just jump over to their site and bask in the abundance of Halloween … [Read more...]

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