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Homemade vinaigrettes are super easy to make and the creative concoctions are endless with different flavors of vinegar and variations of oil. I was inspired to find champagne vinegar after loving a champagne vinaigrette I had on a salad at a local restaurant. Champagne vinegar can be tricky to find, so I advise looking for […]

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The pear often takes a backseat to the apple during the fall months but it is a featured fruit of the season nonetheless. While I’m guilty of preferring the apple over the pear, I still like to take advantage of cooking and eating whatever the freshest finds are at my local supermarket and farmer’s market […]

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As a foodie, one of my favorite things about the summer months is preparing meals with the freshest fare found at my local farmer’s market or grown from my daughter’s garden. In my opinion, there is no better way to savor the flavors of the season than by eating food that makes me feel as […]

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Growing up, my family ate corned beef, cabbage, and homemade french fries every St. Paddy’s Day to honor my mother’s Irish heritage. I’ll be honest – it wasn’t my favorite meal as a kid and I was grateful I only had to eat it once a year. It wasn’t until I was pregnant with my […]

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This is a Fox family staple! I make this “house” dressing nearly every week – it is quick, easy, and great tossed with a simple salad or drizzled upon grilled chicken breast.  Herb Vinaigrette  Prep Time: <5 min Makes: about 8oz Ingredients: 2/3 cup EVOO 1/3 red wine vinegar 2-3 fat cloves of garlic 1 […]

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Fresh ears of corn are one of my (many) favorite farmers’ market finds during the summer and fall months. Another one of my favorite things during this time of the year is to attend picnics and outdoor concerts.  This recipe was inspired by a Whole Foods’ salad* I would bring to summer picnics, outdoor concerts […]

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