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Friday, May 24, 2013

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Horseradish Sauce (v/gf) for WOTV 4 Women

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Horseradish Sauce
(v/gf)
All ingredients available at D&W Fresh Market
Photo Credit: Katy Keck

Summer is here and that means barbecues and picnics. Kick off the season of al fresco dining this Memorial Day weekend by trying a new recipe, my grilled vegetable sandwich with horseradish sauce (v/gf). Stack it high and let the sauce runnith over. It will satisfy even the hardiest appetites. Hot off the grill or pulled from a picnic basket, this recipe is a proven winner.

For over 20 years, this sandwich has been on our summertime menu. It's a delicious way to celebrate and enjoy the abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs that Michigan's growing season brings us.

For this healthy recipe, head on over to WOTV 4 Women by clicking on the link below:


 Happy Summer.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Orange Vanilla Ice Cream (v/gf/r) on eightWest

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice + Coconut + Vanilla Beans =
Orange Vanilla Ice Cream
on eightWest

Now you can enjoy the taste of fresh squeezed juice every day with the new citrus juicer at D&W Fresh Market-Knapp's Crossing. During the week of May 15, they will be offering tasty samples of fresh squeezed juice in the produce department.

There you'll find an ample supply of young Thai coconuts so you can make things like orange vanilla ice cream and Real Coconut water is also available by the bottle or can.  New arrivals to the produce aisles include fresh vanilla beans priced at $2.99, dried goji berries and classic and enlightened G.T.'s Kombucha.  Flats of organic wheatgrass are in stock for  $19.99...YEAH!

D&W Fresh Market Knapp's Crossing has a large organic produce department to peruse and while you're there, you can enjoy complimentary infused water, made fresh daily, as well as classical piano music.

Check out our segment from the produce department by clicking play on the video below:



You and/or your kids can find more ways to add the goodness of juice to your meals by taking a class in June with yours truly,WOTV4Women's Healthy Eats Expert .  There's no need to sign up ahead of time - just head to D&W Fresh Market-Knapp's Crossing just before class, pay at the service desk, and join in the fun!

Living Well with Margaux Drake Lifestyle Classes in June
Tuesdays 10am - 11am
Thursdays at 6pm - 7pm
First Week: Infused Water 
Second Week: Cookie Fest (vegan and gluten free)
Third Week: Popsicle Workshop
Fourth Week: Pizza Party (vegan and gluten free)
Children are welcome to attend. Kids 8 years old and up may attend without a parent.
Cost is $15 with a YES! card

Try my recipe for Orange Vanilla Ice Cream (v/gf/r), by clicking on the link below:



Orange Vanilla Ice Cream
(v/gf/r)

Monday, May 13, 2013

Quick and Easy Mexican Bean Dip (v/gf) for WOTV 4 Women

Quick and Easy Mexican Bean Dip
(v/gf)
All ingredients are available at
D&W Fresh Market.

If you're short on time this spring, let my family’s favorite, Mexican bean dip, come to the rescue! The house smells great while it's cooking. Everybody devours it. It’s cheap, quick to make and goes great with a cold soda or a frosty beer. Need I say more?

Click play on the 30 second video below.



And, for the recipe simply click on the link below:

Quick and Easy Mexican Bean Dip
(v/gf)
Behind the scenes at the shoot.