Monthly Archives: March 2017

Another Symmetrical Smoothie Bowl

My sister told me yesterday that when she saw a picture of this smoothie bowl on Instagram, it made her feel good. “I feel like it cleaned my insides out,” were her exact words, which I guess is a high … Continue reading

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Soba Noodles with Spinach Basil Walnut Pesto, Artichokes and Goat Cheese

Sometimes, I like to challenge myself to create a new recipe based on what I’m craving and what’s available. I walk into the grocery store and I hope that inspiration strikes. I knew that I wanted to eat soba noodles … Continue reading

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Pizza Break: Shakespeare’s Pizza

On Friday, I took off work and drove to Columbia, Missouri, with my mom and brother for my younger sister’s Match Day. My sister stood in a huge room full of her classmates from med school, and they all got … Continue reading

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Crunchy Peanut Butter Toasts with Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves

These toasts combine two of my loves: Crunchy peanut butter and Bonne Maman preserves. Crunchy peanut butter is superior to smooth peanut butter. You can find some of my reasoning for that argument here. It adds texture to plain toast. … Continue reading

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Raspberry Chia Pudding with Blueberry Hemp Granola

I’ve been really into breakfasts in jars lately. Maybe it has to do with my lack of motivation in the morning. Maybe it has to do with my love for things in jars. Whatever the reason, it’s been a fruitful … Continue reading

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Crispy Quinoa Cakes with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Yesterday was a very bad day. It was one of those days where a bunch of small things added up to one giant problem, and all I wanted to do is go home, make tea, curl up into a ball … Continue reading

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Mâche Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato and Avocado

I’d never heard of mâche until I lived in France. I was looking for lettuce to use for salad and there were big bags full of mâche at the grocery store. It looked better than the iceberg variety, so I … Continue reading

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Mango Smoothie Bowl with Strawberries

My mom asked me the other day if I make smoothie bowls in the morning based on my mood. I’d never really thought about it, but I guess I do. My mood often depends on the weather, so when it’s ugly … Continue reading

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Brûléed Grapefruit with Greek Yogurt and Granola

INT. My kitchen, late last night. MY SISTER: What is that giant citrus? (points to bowl with abnormally large orange sphere) ME: Oh. Thus began my journey to use the citrus, which I had forgotten about until my sister said … Continue reading

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Huevos Rancheros Scrambled Eggs

I love eggs more than most things, except maybe chocolate and avocados. So when I saw this recipe for huevos rancheros scrambled eggs, I was sold. This recipe is a hybrid. It’s huevos rancheros, tostadas, and tacos, all rolled into … Continue reading

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