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There have been many amazing cats in my life. When I was little -- Missy, the Siamese who let me rub my face in her fur. As I got older, sisters Mischief and Tallie -- Mischief would "talk" to me for hours, or just listen if I needed to vent. Now, Travers and Laila brighten bad days by greeting me as I walk in the door. But the most amazing cat to ever live may be Cinnamon, an Abyssinian...

...is not only an old wives' tale, it's a delicious idea! I love apples, especially the tart kinds like Granny Smith and Fuji. I keep them in the fridge, so I can grab one for a quick snack whenever a craving hits.But this recipe I am about to share with you may be the *best thing I have ever done with apples. And guess what? It's HEALTHY! Seriously!!You'll need: 1 apple1 flatbread (I use...

So I thought I would post something that is a bit of a departure from my usual fair. I just...

Nothing says happy holidays like a homemade treat! So check out GrowingBolder.com member Chef Steve's recipe for Eggnog -- made the (somewhat) healthy way.

It's that wonderful time of year and I thought I'd share a few Eggnog recipes. Not the healthiest, however nothing wrong in moderation. Eggnog It's a rich, indulgent favorite, and Christmas wouldn't be the same without it. Some eggnog recipes contain raw eggs. If you're concerned about safety, purchase pasteurized eggs or heat the eggnog mixture to pasteurize them yourself. Eggs need to...

This past week, four of my family members arrived into town to be with Pierre and I for this Thanksgiving! I'm so happy. I just love to see them all and catch up...at least more than we can do on our very short weekly phone calls. The hustle and bustle of the holidays is just beginning for me, and I'm loving every minute of it. I've been cooking several meals a day for the past 40 years,...

Have you ever noticed the first four letters of the word Butter? It' s not a coincidence. It's Karma. I know, I know. Butter tastes good. In fact, the old saying goes something like: "Name the 3 most important things in French Cuisine." The answer is... Butter, Butter and Butter. I'm not saying that butter isn't good in moderation. Everything (albeit me getting caught looking at pretty girls when...