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Spring has Sprung! Renewal, Growth and Self Care

Spring has sprung in the tidal basin in Washington DC

March marks the arrival of spring, a season of renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings. As the days grow longer and nature awakens with vibrant greens and blossoming flowers, it’s the perfect time to embrace wellness in mind and body. Warmer temperatures invite outdoor movement, while seasonal produce like asparagus, leafy greens, and citrus nourish from within. Spring symbolizes a chance to refresh routines—whether through mindful eating, daily movement, or a renewed focus on self-care. Just as the earth sheds the weight of winter, we too can embrace lighter, brighter habits that support overall well-being and vitality.

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Winter in the Kitchen, The Healthy Way

Winter in the kitchen is a time for hearty, comforting meals that warm both the body and the soul. With the cold temperatures outside, the kitchen becomes a sanctuary where delicious aromas waft through the air, and the sound of sizzling pans brings a sense of coziness.

Winter in the kitchen can still be a time for hearty, comforting meals while also focusing on healthier choices.

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Happy July 4th ! Celebrate Freedom, Difference, Choice!

On this Tuesday, July 4th 2023, the 247th (!) anniversary of our country’s freedom, we are sending you the warmest greetings from our homes and our kitchen.
We hope you join us in committing become better Americans, ones who appreciate and value the freedoms we have. Ones who celebrate our differences. Americans who cherish our ability to choose freely. Ones who use our ability to help guide the future of our great nation by simply voting.

Happy July 4th!
Happy July 4th!

We hope you are spending this day with your loved ones, family and friends, enjoying some classic BBQ delights, and appreciating all your fellow Americans,

Labor Day
Happy July 4th

That’s the promise of tomorrow — that in the face of impossible odds, people who love their country can change it.

Barack Obama
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Happy New Year 2021

Happy New Year!

I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes.

Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something.

Neil Gaiman

Happy Holidays

Happy New Year from Chef Mesilati & Palette Dome Cuisine
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Winter is for Food. And Foodies.

A Winter update from Chef Mesilati and Palette Dome Cuisine.

6 more weeks of winter said Punxsutawney Phil, yet we were ready for him here at Palette Dome Cuisine. And we can help you be ready as well! Though, we must admit, this sunny week makes us wonder how accurate was Phil. Continue reading Winter is for Food. And Foodies.

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Holiday Prepping 101

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September is here. Labor Day weekend is over. Some days are still hot, some do feel like the season is turning. It is as if fall is saying “I’m getting there, just wait a minute!”. The holidays are just around the corner, and with the assumption that you will have family, friends, colleagues, customers, PEOPLE over for a drink / coffee / dinner / party, it is time to start preparing for the season! Continue reading Holiday Prepping 101
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2016 International Year of Pulses

2016 International Year of Pulses
Waking up into what felt like a cool fall morning, I started daydreaming of some hardy dinner options to branch out from the current summer fare. What came to mind were pulses, strengthened by the still abundant summer herbs and vegetables. Continue reading 2016 International Year of Pulses
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Asparagus Time. Spring in the Kitchen!

Spring. Cherry blossoms. Daffodils. Tulips. Yet when spring cooking time arrives, there is one green vegetable that always comes first to mind. Asparagus.

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