Opera Singer in the Kitchen

Artistry in Food, Music, and Life

Sun-dried Tomato and Leek Quiche with an Almond / Pine nut Crust

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenAnother weekend bites the dust! Is everyone ready to meet the new week? I guess I have to since it is here. I told my mom today that I could NOT believe it was July 12th already because that only meant August was so close in arriving. I know this summer has flown by and I want it to slow down. Yesterday was filled with many events. My mom's A/C compressor has … [Read more...]

Cherry-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies and Cherry Bom Bom Smoothie

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenCan you tell that I have been all over the cherries? When I found out I was moving to cherry land I knew God was being super kind to me. He knows that cherries are my favorite fruit and I have been enjoying it. What did everyone wake up to this morning? I woke up to a VERY dark morning and then to this:From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI like breaks from very … [Read more...]

Green Papaya Salad with MATCH Mini Thai Crab Cakes

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenSo if you read my post yesterday, I mentioned I would continue to share what meal we enjoyed with our Thai Basil Spritzer. When I started preparing a menu, I had to think about the flavors, making sure that none overpowered the other. How can I do this if I have not had them before? Good question. Sometimes I read about the traditional recipe and the origins, … [Read more...]

Supreme Vegan Pizza

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenWhat a hot day folks! Did you melt? It felt like 95 here in Michigan. My poor husband was having a hard time with the fact we do not have central air in our duplex. We dealt with it pretty hard last summer but we have some nice friends who are lending us their A/C to out in our bedroom. HOw about that??We woke up this morning after having slept withall 4 windows … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Granola Bars and Bora Bora

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI have been in the mood for granola lately. I know it is thought to be an easy way to ingest calories and fat but when one has the luxury of making it at home, then you are able to see what all can go in the recipe. Ryan had been enjoying the granola bars I had purchasged from Angela at Oh She Glows while we were in Toronto in March. Then I received a nice box of … [Read more...]