Lauren Talbot's Blog

[image error]I love sun-dried tomatoes. Do you? Ripened tomatoes that become concentrated in flavor when sun-dried, are a delicious way to add salty, thick, and leathery texture to your favorite Mediterranean dishes, and often... … Read more

[image error]Oh goodness gracious. By now you’ve likely seen a news segment, been sent an article, or heard from a third party, about a report released by the World Health Organization,... … Read more

I have never particularly been a pumpkin girl. I cringe when I see Halloween decor. I would rather celebrate with cute little dangly black bats, and friendly skulls, than orange... … Read more

[image error]I had no clue what to call this recipe. It is a delicious combination of roasted garlic, toasted chickpeas, and caramelized cauliflower, rounded out with a full bodied olive oil,... … Read more

[image error]I love mushrooms. Versatile. Elegant but not dainty. “Meaty” and delicious, mushrooms can display an incredible amount of flavor, and are very resilient to culinary creativity. As a bonus, mushrooms don’t... … Read more

[image error]This oh-so-simple recipe is delightful as an alternative to hummus, refried beans, or just a pleasant addition to salads, dips, and sides. You really cannot go wrong with this one.... … Read more

[image error]I love green beans. I truly do. When just lightly steamed until they are al dente, they are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy, and when combined with a... … Read more

[image error]If you live in the Fort Myers, Florida area, you’ll come across very few “mom and pop” restaurants and a plethora of big chain restaurants. Generally speaking, this does not bode... … Read more

[image error]Yum. I love me a good marinade, especially one that doubles as a dressing, and can flatter a variety of dishes. Talk about a “Renaissance Man”. And to me, Chimichurri... … Read more

[image error]You say, “Taco” I say, “Taco.” Taco.Taco.Taco. Does anyone remember that movie, “Paulie“? I loved that movie as a girl. About a talking parrot, and friendship, and… I digress. I... … Read more