Samantha Deebel
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Recipes: February 2011 By Samantha Deebel “We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” — Dr. Seuss This quote gave me a good laugh. I hope you all have a lovely Valentine’s Day (with good food!) this month. Here are two of my easy fondue recipes to enjoy with the people who light up your life. BASEL FONDUE 1/2 lb. grated Gruyère... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
Recipes: January 2011 By Samantha Deebel All this cold weather has got me making lots of soups. I love soup’s versatility — you can make a big pot and enjoy it for a few days; you can enjoy a little as a preface to a meal or add a salad and toasted cheese sandwich or hummus and chips to turn it into something much more. Above all, soup is an easy and quick supper for those of us pressed for time. Last year I lost about 70 lbs., but this holiday season set me back about 10 lbs., and I... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
Recipes: December 2010 By Samantha Deebel Happy Holidays! I’m roasting a turkey as I write this column and think about all the upcoming “foodie” events in my family. Each December, my family starts off the month with a cookie exchange. Everyone bakes a dozen cookies for each participating person or family and another dozen to share at the gathering. Afterwards, everyone gets to take home an assortment of different cookies. Here a two of my favorite cookie recipes. Enjoy your holidays,... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
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Happy Thanksgiving, Resident readers! In spite of the poor economy, we all have so much to be grateful for. I give thanks that I live in a beachside community that is so caring and giving. Whether you’re helping out at the local charities or feasting with family and friends, I hope you all have a lovely Thanksgiving! Happy Birthdays to my “Little Momma,” Aunt Cathy, Cousin Becky, and “Grammie Ellie.” Thanks for always “being there”! Here are a couple of recipes... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
We were recently given a bunch of really great local avocados and I came up with some new recipes to use them up. Avocados are rich in potassium and have loads of good, heart healthy fat! They’re best eaten when soft to the touch but still a bit firm. Avocado and Tomato Salad Slice one avocado and two tomatoes into wedges. Thinly slice a little red onion or a few scallions. Mix gently with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of Italian dressing and let marinate for about an hour. Garnish with fresh basil and a... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
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RECIPES • Samantha Deebel • I had my first taste of French food outside a train station in Paris. I’d arrived from Switzerland after a five-hour train journey to one of the most exciting cities in the world, but al I could think about was food. There was a crêpe stand nearby, so I ordered a crepe with chocolate sauce. Divine! On a later road trip somewhere outside of Lyon, I stayed at a hotel that offered outdoor evening dinners with all the other guests. We ate course after course, drank... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
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Recipes: August 2010 By Samantha Deebel Hey, Resident readers! My “cousin” Micky King is a fabulous chef. Micky was First Chef on the RV Arctic Discoverer, which recovered the lost treasure from the SS Central America that sank in 1857 during a hurricane, and on land he’s wowed our family for years with his culinary creations. Here’s a taste of some of Micky’s summer barbecue and a fab vegetarian side dish that can also be made into a mushroom burger (just put it on... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
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Recipes: July ‘10 • By Samantha Deebel • “Everyone’s feelin’ pretty, it’s hotter than July…” Remember that Stevie Wonder song? Well with the summer heat upon us, I thought I’d get some “cool” recipes from Kim Smith at Merritt Island’s A-Live and Healthy, where she makes some awesome raw food. She says: “For a simple and nutritious summer meal, remember to use organic ingredients. You’ll eat less, enjoy it more, and feel... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
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Recipes: June ‘10 • Samantha Deebel • Summer’s here, and I’m as happy as a June bug! I’m a big fan of Indian food and have been lucky enough to try it in London, New York, Switzerland, and Los Angeles, as well as in my adopted hometown of Cape Canaveral (also known to locals as Cape Carnival). One of my favorite summer memories of New York nights was walking up to 10th Street and choosing from one of the many Indian restaurants gathered there. We usually gravitated to Rose... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
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Recipes: May ’10 • Samantha Deebel • Olé! Olé! Olé! Cinco de Mayo Day! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! School’s Out Day! What else happens this month? Mother’s Day, summer vacation, longer days, hot weather… Wahoo! Whatever you find yourself celebrating, here are a couple of yummy Mexican recipes for you all to enjoy on the patio. (And Happy 16th Birthday to my wonderful son Dylan Hausmann! You are the sunshine of my life. Thanks for being an awesome young man. I’m proud... [Read more...]
