Savor The Thyme

Food, Family, and Lifestyle

Ultimate Potato Bar: An Entertaining Option

The final Tastemaker 2k10 challenge is ‘Nutrition in a Time Crunch’ and I knew immediately that I was going to do a potato bar. I know, you are thinking that Baked Potatoes take a long time in the oven, and that is true, but they only take 8-10 minutes in the microwave oven. You can…

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One Advertisement that Made Us Think #best09.

The scenario: Sitting at the dinner table and listening to the kids whine and complain. The lecture began ‘We are fortunate’, ‘There are others who do not have this food/house/toys…..’. We decided to go online and look for videos to show an example of Poverty. My husband typed ‘Save the Children’ and this video came…

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Super Thyme Savor – Sweet Potato Chips with Corn & Black Bean Salsa

During the Christmas/Holiday Season, we need some quick appetizers for when company pops by to visit. I had grabbed some sweet potato chips from Food Should Taste Good and had them sitting in the pantry. When the doorbell rang and friends arrived, I topped the chips with some corn & black bean salsa, a piece…

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Quinoa Salad with Cranberries, Scallions & Orange Rind

Craving something sweet and good for you? This quinoa salad is the answer. I also made this in a pinch with some quinoa I had made the night before so the quantities are rough. 1/2 cup cooked quinoa Handful of sweetened dried cranberries 1 scallion, chopped 1 tablespoon orange rind 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar…

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Super Thyme Savor – Sirloin Steak with Port Horseradish Sauce

My husband’s preference for a sauce with steak is rich and hearty. And since I injured y hip flexor, I need to rest as much as I can so I needed to come up with a quick sauce with the contents of the fridge. I opted for the port wine, half a shallot, some chicken…

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