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Cacao Kale-Nola, a delicious chocolaty, kale and nutty granola!

  Cacao Kale-Nola    A delicious chocolaty, kale and nutty granola   photo credit Makes 5 to 6 cups. Ingredients • ½ cup homemade almond butter • ¼ cup water • ¼ cup sweetener of choice (maple, coconut, brown rice syrup etc) • 2 tablespoons cacao • 1 teaspoon vanilla • pinch of himalayan pink salt • 11/2 cups buckwheaties (sprouted raw buckwheat groats   • 3 cups organic kale, washed, dried, and chopped • ⅓ cup cacao nibs    Yummy add in’s: Almonds, flaxseed, chia, coconut shavings, ( pretty much anything you want!)  photo credit Instructions 1.Blend together the almond butter, water, sweetener, cacao/cocoa, vanilla, and salt. 2. Combine the buckwheaties, kale, and cacao nibs in a large mixing...

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CONTRAPOSITION Art Exhibition

CONTRAPOSITIONAn artist’s view from an artist's view  A Collaboration between two contemporary artists create 5,000 miles apart Sophie Bonet Miami, Florida and Marcella Novotny Genoa, Italy. This series features mixed media works and experimental photography.   Sophie Bonet approaches her art through open experimentation of the media and refine my visual and conceptual vocabulary by manipulating non-conventional photographic techniques. photo credit: Sophie Bonet "Elements from mystical and anthropological nature define the aesthetic of Sophies compositions. She exposes the human figure as representation of the “vehicle” that travels through different stages of consciousness and existence in search for answers to our most intimate and primal formulations. It brings her own approach and fascination for the feminine aspect of life in conjunction with...

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FLIBS'17 & What's what! PLUS a sneaky peek to into this year's prizes

Photo credit Aqualuxe Outfitting We are so happy to be apart again of this years Top Notch Tabletop "A portal for the interior crew to share tabletop tips and showcase their creativity and design"  Hosted by the amazing Aqualuxe Outfitting, "The insider's source to luxury yacht and estate outfitting essentials" This challenge gives interior yacht crew the chance to shine and share their creativity and designs. We are so proud to be one of the sponsors of  this annual event that takes place during  the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show.   Motor Yacht Lady Sheridan photo credit: Top Notch    With 2 Main Categories: Interior Luxe and Outdoor Chic Plus prizes will be give to the most artistic napkin folds Top creative...

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Pineapple Tarte Tatin, how to make one of my favorite desserts!

  Pineapple Tarte Tatin Serves 6-8 Cooks in 25 mins not too tricky Will need 9" round oven proof pan Ingredients 1 large sheet of frozen puff pastry (200g)  1 large pineapple  1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 caster sugar, can substitute granulated      Method Preheat the oven to 425. Pull puff pastry from freezer, partially thaw it but make sure it's still cold when you use it. Using a sharp knife, remove the top, skin and eyes from the pineapple. Slice in half horizontally and then again vertically, and remove and discard the fibrous cores. Cut into 1/3 slices and set aside or you can slice into rounds 1/3" thick. Melt the butter in a large pan over a...

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The Global Gourmet, Chef Services

I am happy to announce I will now be offering my chef services on our website.  The Global Gourmet    Fresh, Healthy, Conscious Cuisine. I will be available for private chef services, cooking classes, intimate parties and supper club dining experiences!  for your special event, home or yacht. Based in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida and available for travel. a bit about me: I am a culinary trained chef with over 20 years of experience in restaurants and catering companies around the country.  For the last 16 years, I have been a private chef working all over the world cooking for high-end clients on their yachts ranging from 100ft-265ft and in gorgeous private estates. I love to travel and have been on the seas...

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