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My time on the farm
As most of you know, I grew up in Norfolk. Although my Grandfather was a farmer, he had sold the farm and retired to city life by the time I could walk. As a result, the closest I came to farming during my childhood was watching my father care for his 2-3 tomato...
Finding your inner teenager
Solstice has come and gone, as well as the super moon (nice to see the moon featured on so many facebook pages!). For many of our clients, we have officially entered "summer break." And for those of us with children in our lives, we're experiencing the "break" part...
The WIG inside your head
If you've been around anyone from MG (or any MG account) in the past 11 months, you've probably heard about WIGs. If you have not, brace yourself because you surely will and it will be fun. WIGs (wildly important goals) start inside the minds of teams. Brainstorming...
Got Weeds? Use Vinegar!
Weeds in your gravel path or walkway? Use cheap, undiluted, storebrand white vinegar Use watering can, bottle or pump sprayer to apply Use vinegar instead of toxic name brands! Caution – DO wait for a calm (not windy) day, since vinegar is not selective and will also...
Dinner party with world class Chef
During a recent trip to Chicago I had the dining experience of a lifetime. I was the “date” to my cousin Kellie who was invited to a personal dinner party featuring world class Chef Rene De Leon. I thought this dinner party would “merely” involve indulging in his fine...
The Roanoke food scene
A friend & I decided to walk around downtown Roanoke Saturday evening. I used to go downtown just about every weekend, but it’s been years since I spend any time there. There are all different types of stores-you can get high-end designer clothing, uniforms,...
From our Kitchen to Yours
Pumpkin Muffins
Yields (about) 12 muffins 2ea large eggs 1¼c sugar 6t vegetable oil ¾c canned pumpkin, mashed 1c+6T all purpose flour ¼t salt 1t baking soda 1t ground cinnamon ⅓t ground nutmeg ⅓t ground cloves 1 pinch ground allspice 1. Preheat oven to 400°F 2. Combine eggs,...
Fig & Goat Cheese Salad / Flatbread
November 1, 2017
Summer Veggie Flatbread
August 6, 2017
Mexican Chopped Salad
July 1, 2017
Grilled Peach, Brie, Basil Flatbread
Serves 4 1 prepared pizza crust or oval flatbread 2 T olive oil 2-3 peaches, peel on, sliced ⅓" ¼-½ Ib brie cheese, rind removed, sliced ¼ c basil leaves, torn s&p cooking spray 1. Pre-heat grill to medium 2. Drizzle peach slices with...
Cucumber, Blueberry, Arugula Salad
Serves 6 ¼ t sea salt ¼ t lemon zest ½ t lemon juice 2 T white balsamic vinegar ¼ c olive oil 1 english cucumber, peeled, cut lengthwise, seeded, sliced 1 c blueberries, rinsed 3 c arugula, coarsely chopped ½ c fresh mint, chopped ½ c feta cheese crumbles Dressing 1....
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