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Healthy Artichoke Dip

Nancy is a spicy Portuguese publicist with talent, intellect and a rockin’ body that goes on for days. On a recent visit to her home, she made a dip similar to this…minus the artichoke hearts. I think it’s better now. I hope she agrees –she may just kick my ass.

Inspired by Fish

Food is our trigger to all design. Its color may inform our fashion, its texture may inform our artwork. Its shape may inform our interiors and its flavor will always inform our table. This week our inspiration is fish. Dazzling, splashing, timid, briny and always piscine. Peek under the ocean’s blanket with us and see what’s stirring.

Grilled Corn Salad (mason jar mint dressing)

Ingredients:
6 ears of corn
4 leeks, grill and thinly slice
1 pint grape tomatoes, grilled
1 jalapeno pepper, grilled and thinly chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, torn
Mason Jar Mint Dressing (recipe to follow)

Directions:
Soak corn, in husk, in water for 15 minutes. Place on kitchen towel to drain.