Holiday Traditions & Grandma’s Pecan Sandie Recipe

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”10px” padding_bottom=”10px”][vc_column][text_output] Contributing Editor: Jennie Phaneuf of The Messy Baker[/text_output][columnize][dropcap] E [/dropcap]very family has their own unique holiday traditions that they hold near and dear to their hearts—special little moments that get passed down from generation to generation, year after year. It’s the special little moments with my family that I cherish...

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November 20, 2014

Family, Holidays and Reunions in Manila, Philippines

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November 13, 2014

Cranberry Brie Tart with Thyme and Pecans

[x_section style=”margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 45px 0px 45px 0px; “][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; “][x_text class=”center-text “]by Kristin Hoffman[/x_text][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”3/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text] The first...

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November 10, 2014

The Perfect Roast Turkey

[vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output] Every year I entertain the idea of preparing something new and different for our Thanksgiving entrée, besides the traditional roast turkey. Daydreams of slow roasted ham or slow roasting a whole salmon stuffed with fennel and oranges speaks loudly to my culinary senses. However, I am always met with...

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October 20, 2014

Roasted Pumpkin Risotto

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”30px” padding_bottom=”30px” border=”none” parallax=”true”][vc_column width=”1/1″]For my family, the fall season is never complete without Roasted Pumpkin Risotto. It’s become a tradition in my house. Warm, creamy and just a little cheesy… Roasted Pumpkin Risotto is pure comfort food that celebrates the beginning of the holiday season. Sometimes I serve the risotto in...

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October 4, 2014

Apple Scones with Sharp Cheddar and Rosemary

[vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column][text_output][/text_output][columnize][dropcap] I [/dropcap]t is no secret that I love baking science. I love the precision, the techniques, the ratios, and all of the geeky stuff that comes with becoming a great baker. But I am equally fascinated with creating flavors in baking. Just as a savory food cook learns how to...

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October 2, 2014

Ho Chi Minh City Royal Palace - VRAI Magazine

Tunneling Through History in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

[vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column][vc_column_text]We pulled up to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport just north of Ho Chi Minh City around 7 pm and found a long line extending from the entrance. We unloaded our bags and said our goodbyes to Dandee, our tour guide, and then we patiently followed the line into...

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September 20, 2014

Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs

[x_section style=”margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 45px 0px 45px 0px; “][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; “][x_text class=”center-text “]by Karen Gifford[/x_text][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”3/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text] The first...

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September 16, 2014

Pan Seared Salmon with a Quick Pan Sauce - VRAI Magazine

How to Pan Sear Fish with a Quick Pan Sauce

[x_section style=”margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 45px 0px 45px 0px; “][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/4″ style=”padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; “][x_text class=”center-text “]by Karista Bennett[/x_text][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”3/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text]One of the...

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September 12, 2014

Soft Sour Cream Dinner Rolls with Cinnamon Butter

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September 10, 2014

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August 29, 2014

VRAI Magazine “Pet & Editor” Match Game

[vc_row][vc_column][text_output][dropcap] W [/dropcap]ith the month of August often referred to as the “Dog-Days of Summer” and as we fast approach the unofficial end with Labor Day just a few days away, we here at VRAI Magazine wanted to give some love to our 4-legged family members – both dogs and cats. Amidst the chaos of...

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