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M. Gemi at the Derby Street Shoppes

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Hi, guys! I had a fun girls’ night last night with my friend Marisa. We met up at Legal C Bar for drinks, apps, and plenty of chit-chat about everything and anything. Wine flight? Yes, please! We shared oysters, Bang Bang Cauliflower, and tuna sashimi – all were delicious! My Bang Bang Cauliflower recipe was actually inspired by the one at Legal C Bar! 🙂 After that, we headed over to the brand new M. Gemi store at the Derby Street Shoppes . Latest Videos The brand invited me to a special private event, and I knew Marisa was a huge fan of M.Gemi already, so I invited her along. Never heard of M.Gemi ? Well, you are in for a treat! They make handmade Italian leather shoes, made in Italy – the old way, but sold the new way, in-store and online. M.Gemi has fast, free shipping and returns, and they’re always “dropping” new styles, so be sure to get on their email list ! There were all sorts of Italians wines, meats, and cheeses to enjoy at the event. Obviously, I

I’m No Longer Anxious About Not Having Food Available

Summer Dinners

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Summer dinners featuring all the best in-season produce are my favorite, with cozy fall soups as a close second. I love all the fresh produce this time of year! Heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, corn on the cob, okra, and herbs. I tend to eat a lot more vegetarian in the summertime because there are so many great tasting plants. I was reading one of the summer issues of  Better Homes & Gardens and all of the recipes called out to me. First was this  Eggplant, Garlic, and Herb Pasta . The roasted eggplant in their photo looked just like the kind Mezeh makes, so I wanted to try it at home. (You might have to sign into the BHG page to see the recipe but it’s free and you can opt out of the newsletter stuff.) While my version did not turn out as caramelized or pretty as their’s, it was still really good. My thinly sliced eggplant was almost like eggplant chips! VIDEOS I used the pasta water and EVOO as they suggested for a sauce, but it was still a bit dry. Th