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Author: Lanie Fioretti

My name is Lanie Fioretti and although I am not a classically trained chef or a degreed nutritionist, I have been studying food and nutrition voraciously since the early seventies. After working in public health and private practice for 22 years, I retired my dental hygiene license. I have taught cooking classes at Whole Foods and Central Market, done product development for a bakery in east Texas, catered, and been a personal chef. I usually think of myself as an improvisational cook!

Beet Cranberry Salad

Posted on March 12, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

We’re getting great crops of all things green, from the greenhouse.  However, in addition to the greens, I want some other veggies.  While shopping in my pantry, I found some organic jellied cranberry sauce that I bought.   And for some reason, I immediately connected it to the luscious organic sweet beets that I buy…

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Meyer Lemon Sorbet

Posted on March 11, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

The Meyer lemon tree is in full bloom, but there are still lemons on the tree, from last year’s crop.  That means I have to get busy and do something with them.  My last recipe, Meyer Lemon Cream Pie, is yummy.  This time, lower calorie, luscious Meyer Lemon Sorbet is on the menu. PrintMeyer Lemon…

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Pecan Butter

Posted on February 28, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

Use your pecan harvest to create healthy snacks, or gifts.  In looking for ways to use the last pecan harvest, I decided to do an upgrade of my old pecan butter recipe.  It’s pretty delicious, and pretty easy to eat.  Because of that, a small batch is my best option.    So, this is a…

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Meyer Lemon Cream Pie (Gluten Free)

Posted on February 20, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

Four ingredients, one great pie.  Typically, if I make a lemon pie, I’ll be the only one eating it.  So, in an attempt to change Don’s palate, I thought lemons from our luscious Meyer Lemon tree and some cream, might be the ticket.  Then, I used mashed Larabars to make the crust.  Voila, a delicious…

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Blue Corn Harvest Restaurant

Posted on February 19, 2017February 19, 2017 by Lanie Fioretti

Well, no surprise that I forgot to take pictures when we ate at the Blue Corn Harvest Restaurant in Cedar Park.  I did make a special trip back out to the car to get the camera.  Then, remembered to take a picture, when my plate was clean.  Technically, it’s Blue Corn Harvest Bar and Grill….

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