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Sweet Potato Spiced Rum Waffles

Let’s get this out of the way up front. Waffles. Rules don’t apply to waffles. They can be prepared either sweet or savory. The sweet waffles can be enjoyed as...

Sweet Potato Spiced Rum Waffles

By Phoebe Canakis

Superb Side Dish: Parmesan Peas, Please!

Nick Church

While your focus at any meal should be on attention-getting main dishes, upgrading your sides can make a big impression on guests and friends. And here at Plum Deluxe, we...

Superb Side Dish: Parmesan Peas, Please!

By Nick Church

Saving Summer Flavor for Year-Round Gifting

A Guest Writer

Some of the joys of summer are the fantastic bounty available from kitchen gardens, neighborhood fruit trees, and farmers markets. But when all of that bounty gets ripe at the...

Saving Summer Flavor for Year-Round Gifting

By A Guest Writer

Elegant Eggplant Rollups Recipe

Andy Hayes

Eggplant is one of those recipes that I'd like to use often, and yet, whenever I decide to prepare it, all I can think of is eggplant Parmesan. How unsatisfying.Just...

Elegant Eggplant Rollups Recipe

By Andy Hayes

Deluxe Watermelon Salad Recipe

Andy Hayes

There are few fruits I lust after more than a fresh summer watermelon. I just cannot get enough. You can use the whole watermelon and I even drink it by...

Deluxe Watermelon Salad Recipe

By Andy Hayes

Everyday Tea Ceremony: Bringing Mindfulness to Daily Moments

Ciaran Keast

Mindfulness has been defined as an intentional and non-judgmental focus of one's attention on the emotions, thoughts, and sensations occurring in the present moment. In other words, it’s a clearing...

Everyday Tea Ceremony: Bringing Mindfulness to Daily Moments

By Ciaran Keast

Chill Out: 3 Cold Soups for Summer Indulgence

Phoebe Canakis

I remember the first time we tried a chilled soup. I say “we” but I mean my husband, Dan. We were on a cruise and the notion of a chilled...

Chill Out: 3 Cold Soups for Summer Indulgence

By Phoebe Canakis

5 Unique Teas to Improve Your Mood and Increase Your Productivity

Andy Hayes

If you’re anything like me, the dark and dreary days of winter make it hard to get out of bed and stay motivated. Time to boost your mood and productivity...

5 Unique Teas to Improve Your Mood and Increase Your Productivity

By Andy Hayes

Dipping Duo: Two Favorite Appetizers for Your Next Bash

A Guest Writer

Appetizers are my favorite party food option. They are easy to make, filling, cheap, and come with many dipper choices. There are dips that are savory and dips that are...