Summary:During a beachside trip to Charleston, SC in October, I stumbled upon a beautiful surprise—ripe prickly pear cactus fruit growing wild. What started as a curious forage quickly turned into a full-blown obsession. Here’s how I harvested and handled these colorful fruits safely, and all the fun, naturally pink recipes (and beauty hacks!) they inspired. […]
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If you bake with a sourdough starter, you’re probably familiar with discard—the portion you remove during feedings to maintain balance and prevent overgrowth. While many people throw it away or compost it, sourdough discard is perfectly usable. In fact, with just a hot skillet, you can turn it into something useful: one-ingredient sourdough flatbread. This
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A keto-friendly, European-inspired seafood dish that’s simple enough for weeknights and elegant enough for coastal entertaining. Summary: This keto-friendly scallop dish is a favorite for both its elegance and ease. Start by draining and setting aside the natural liquid from wild-caught sea scallops (which I always prefer for health and flavor). Pat the scallops dry,
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If you’re a fan of chai and coffee, you’ll love this spiced maple latte! There are two delicious versions of this drink: one with a cold coffee or tea base topped with whipped egg white foam, and another inspired by the Dalgona whipped coffee trend. The first version uses a simple iced black coffee or
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A light, buttery French cookie with a citrus twist—perfect for gifting, elegant trays, or seaside soirées. Whip 2 eggs with ½ cup sugar until pale and fluffy (5 min). Stir in 1 tbsp Grand Marnier, 1 tsp vanilla, and orange zest. Fold in ⅔ cup flour, ½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt. Add ½
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Summary: For the perfect chocolate-covered strawberries, start by melting dark chocolate in a water bath on the stove and dip organic strawberries (washed and dried) into the chocolate, leaving a bit of the red fruit exposed. Optionally, drizzle with white chocolate or roll in shredded coconut for a special touch. Let the chocolate covered strawberries
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Summary: This Creamy Ginger Clam Soup is a simple, comforting appetizer that’s perfect for winter gatherings by the sea. To make it, sauté chopped celery and onion in butter, then add 1 cup cream, 1 cup milk, ½ tsp ground ginger, a few drops of sesame oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, and a pinch of
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Summary: This Moroccan-inspired lamb stew is a rich, comforting dish full of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper—perfect for cozy evenings or relaxed gatherings. To make it, combine cubed lamb (with some of the fat for extra flavor), bone broth, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, tomato paste, fresh ginger, cinnamon (lots!), black pepper, and
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