Opera Singer in the Kitchen

Artistry in Food, Music, and Life

Grilled Vegetable Lasagna with Parsley Hummus (Gluten-free)

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Goodness the humidity has been "killing" us over here! I woke up at 3am, soaking wet. We usually cool the room down for 2 hours before we go to bed using our window unit but that did not work last night! It was SO humid! We try to take breaks from our home by going to a coffee shop, which is what we did last night, but after going to 2 different places last night, we were disappointed neither had … [Read more...]

Basil Scalloped Tomatoes with Croutons and Homemade Parmesan Cheeze

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Hi y'all! How are things going? The week sure is going by fast and while it has been a little hot here in MI, we have also enjoyed some summer showers.I have been enjoying a lot of good workouts lately combining Zumba, kickboxing, a weights class, and racquetball games with Ryan. I find myself working out twice a day and feeling WONDERFUL! I have been definitely been limiting my carb intake and … [Read more...]

Chocolate-Almond Coconut Bites and Two Reviews

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenWhat a great way to end the weekend! I am glad to say that it has been nice not having to travel the last 2 weeks so that I could have a chance to catch up on activities and chores around my home. After a weekend of running errands, cleaning home and going to a Jazz Festival.Yesterday we had a great time in Old Town's Jazz Festival which was located just outside … [Read more...]

Creamy Basil Ranch Dressing

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Yesterday I enjoyed a nice boat ride around Lake Michigan and almost lost my dinner! Here are a few pictures of our evening.Lately I have been enjoying a variety of salads using spinach, romaine, kale and other greens. I usually have a standard dressing I tend to usee all the time, but this past week I decided to make something completely different. Before going vegan I occasionally liked trying … [Read more...]

Lemonjello’s and Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies

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I finally get to talk about one of my favorite coffee shops in Western Michigan! Lemonjello's is located in the heart of downtown Holland, Michigan and is right across from Hope College. Even though I do not live in Holland, this isa place I find myself all the time. It is the perfect environment for friends and family to meet over coffee and yummy … [Read more...]