Sweet beginnings

 2015 is beginning on a sweet note here. Thanks to the timely Facebook posting of a former coworker and a high school classmate I am the recipient of homemade treats.

Tootie, a former coworker, and her mom annually bake banana bread and make a variety of treats for family and friends.  Tootie graciously sent me a sample of the treats

Lisa, a high school classmate, sent me a sampling of the numerous holiday treats she made. Lisa is the co-founder of HAPPYness Blooms. The organization's goal is to promote and enhance the Prom experience for 50  young women in Warwick, RI by providing the means for them to attend their Prom in a most magical way. Donations of quality new and “gently used” formal dresses and gowns as well accessories allow young women to attend their high school formal occasions without worrying about the financial burden associated with attending such events and allows for the opportunity to have memories of what is one of the most special events and milestones in a young girl’s life—the Prom. To learn more about HAPPYness Blooms, please visit their website. 

I've asked Tootie and Lisa to share a recipe or two with us. Stay tuned for more details.

Do you have a favorite treat you like to make?  Please share your answer in the comments below.

Be well,

Technicolor girl

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January 2015 Technicolor Dining News!

Happy New Year and Happy Bloody Mary Day! Today marks the beginning of 365 new opportunities or chances to learn or try something.

The New Year began here with baking banana nut bread to give as gifts to several people.

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After  baking the bread I moved on to make Hoppin John (a dish featuring black eyed peas) and cook a combination of mustard and collard greens. I used turkey bacon in both dishes. Traditionally the black eyed peas are eaten for good luck and the greens are for money.  My friend Glenda reminded me  of the Spanish tradition of eating  twelve grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve  (las doce uvas de suerte) for good luck/prosperity.  At the stroke of midnight I consumed my grapes. I welcome  and accept
all the luck and prosperity that comes my way this year!

I hope that you will follow my journey this month. Highlight of this month's journey:

• An interview with a local distiller
• The culinary delights of the African diaspora
• Learning how to distinguish between food allergies and food sensitivities
• Going to cooking school
• And much, much more

Are you ready to begin  the journey?

Be well,

Technicolor girl

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