Kumquats – Symbols of good luck and prosperity

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
Kumquats - Symbols of good luck and prosperity

It’s at this time of year that kumquat trees are bearing their olive-sized fruits in abundance. The height of its season coincides with the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year).

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Cheddar Beer Bread (with Rosemary!)

Breads & Quick Breads
Cheddar Beer Bread (with Rosemary!)

Slicing into this cheddar beer bread the next day, slathering some whipped butter on it and either grilling or frying it in a pan – yow!

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Parmesan-Thyme Roasted Acorn Squash

Side Dishes
Parmesan-Thyme Roasted Acorn Squash

Parmesan roasted on vegetables creates a textured and flavored exterior crust. Serve this Parmesan-Thyme Roasted Acorn Squash alongside a succulent chicken or other flavorful meats.

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Back To Basics:
Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Cookie Crumbs
Back To Basics: Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These cookies are full of chewy oatmeal goodness and with the increased amount of raisins, addition of walnuts and ground cinnamon, they more than satisfy that cookie craving!

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Flu Shots & Pear and Walnut Muffins

Breads & Quick Breads
Flu Shots & Pear and Walnut Muffins

I had a couple of tired Bosc pears that were on their way to the point of no return. It was a no brainer where the fruit were destined for promotion…muffins or some type of quick bread. For the muffins pictured in this post I used Bosc pears.

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A Bright and Shiny New Year + Meyer Lemon Season

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A Bright & Shiny New Year & Meyer Lemon Season

Saying adieu to a year gone by and welcoming in a bright and shiny new year is both refreshing and hopeful for starting anew…and it is at this time of the year that Southern California enjoys the Meyer Lemon season.

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‘Tis the Season for Peppermint Bark

Desserts
Peppermint Bark

What is bark candy? Bark candy consists of sheets or chunks of chocolate adorned with fruits and/or nuts. So what’s the story about the Peppermint Bark candy pictured in this post?

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