Sigh.  If you’re an avocado lover then there’s nothing quite like a fresh guac with crispy corn chips (and maybe an ice cold beer or lime margarita!).  Be sure to use ripe avocados.  How do you know if it’s ripe?  Hold the avocado in the palm of your hand. Gently squeeze the avocado, being careful…

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Typical Ukrainian tradition includes the ever indulgent deviled eggs at Easter dinner.   Since they seem to be everyone’s favorite (at least in my husband’s family!) it’s important to make lots.  This lightened up recipe won’t leave anyone feeling guilty and with enough room to enjoy the rest of the feast!

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These delicious cashews marry the perfect balance of sweet, savoury and spicy.  I give these as gifts and take them to parties when I want to make new friends 🙂  It works.  You can serve them warm with a cocktail, but I prefer to wait until they cool to room temperature for more of a…

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