by amvandenhurk | Vegan, Vegetarian
Why, no, no, you can’t ever have enough salsa. Well, ok, maybe if it isn’t fresh homemade salsa and comes out of the jar.
Warm weather begs for salsa to me. I love the brightness of salsa. The texture of salsa. The smell of salsa. I can make a meal out of fresh salsa and chips.
I love simple salsa. Just tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, chile pepper, garlic, salt, and lime juice chopped fine. Nothing fancy for me.
I’ve been using this recipe from Real Simple magazine for years.
The 2.5 cups get eaten pretty quickly so double the recipe or there will be sad faces.
Everyone in our house loves the salsa.
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by amvandenhurk | Life
Presentation of food does matter. I learned that from Japanese friends. Japanese cuisine is so beautifully presented. It sets the diner’s tastes buds up of a delicious experience.
That’s one reason I’m not a fan of buffets. Regardless of how tasty the food is, it never looks appealing in the line and definitely not once on the plate.
Even though a friend’s mother would say that it didn’t really matter what it looked like since it all ends up in the same place. While she is correct, eating should involve more than one sense.
My only exception is Indian food. I think it looks so interesting with the colors and textures of vegetables and lentils.
We’re having snacks tonight for dinner while watching football. And even with snacks, I like to arrange the food in a nice manner. Makes it more appealing and pleasurable experience.
Is that what dining should be?
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by amvandenhurk | Restaurant Review
Real crêpes in the US? And outside of a large metro area such as New York City at that?
Normally I would say no way; however, today I can yes it is possible.
Crêpe World opened recently in Rocky Mount, NC. We went there today to see what it was all about. Vibe was cool and yet relaxed. They serve both sweet and savory crêpes at a reasonable price.
I went traditional with Nutella and banana.
Jeroen, my husband, went savory with the “Carolina” which was chicken, cheese, and salad.
Everything looked authentic to me in how they prepared the crêpes.
So a little bit of Europe has come to my neck of the woods. And I’m pretty happy with that.
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by amvandenhurk | Uncategorized
We spent the weekend outdoors enjoying some beautiful weather. Often after spending the day outside and away from home, we opt for really simple and quick meals.
While driving back from a state park, we stopped at a grocery store and picked up finger food for dinner: French bread, Brie, Little Smokies, and sushi.
As we lounged on the couch watching PBS “Nova,” we nibbled on a feast.
Superb way to end an active day.
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Hello! I'm Ann Marie and I wear the well-worn apron. Join me as explore plant-based eating while I live on an island off the U.S. state of Rhode Island.