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Mango Cardamom Smoothie Bowl

This smoothie bowl came together spur of the moment. I had a bunch of raspberries and frozen mango that I needed to use up, so I was going to make a mango smoothie bowl with raspberries on top. Then, at … Continue reading

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Socca with Caramelized Onions, Roasted Tomatoes, and Crème Fraîche

My sister just moved to Boston and bequeathed me a couple cookbooks that she didn’t want to lug there from St. Louis. One is Ottolenghi’s Plenty. I actually already own a copy of the cookbook but it’s buried in a … Continue reading

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Mango Nectarine Smoothie Jar with Chia Pudding

This is one of the best breakfasts I’ve made in a while. I say that all the time because I make something that upends the last amazing breakfast that I ate. The struggle, as they say, is real. Originally this … Continue reading

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Tartines with Fried Quail Eggs, Smoked Salmon, and Avocado

Whenever I go to the farmers’ market, I like to buy one ingredient that I’ve never cooked with before. It challenges me to learn about different food and it pushes me out of my comfort zone. Sometimes, my best creations … Continue reading

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Crunchy Peanut Butter Toasts with Banana and Cacao Nibs

(SPOILER ALERT) I was watching an episode of “Twin Peaks” yesterday where Special Agent Dale Cooper and Harry, the Twin Peaks’ chief of police, go into the town diner. They’re about to leave when a waitress asks them if they … Continue reading

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Strawberry Rhubarb Breakfast Crisp

I bought some strawberries and rhubarb at the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market on Saturday and I debated about what to make with them. I thought about muffins or hand pies. Then, I thought of breakfast crisp. One of my favorite … Continue reading

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Spirulina Smoothie Bowl with Hemp Hearts and Chia Seeds

Sometimes I find myself at a breakfast crossroads. I’m craving a pain au chocolat or peanut butter banana toast. Then, I wake up in the morning and realize that I have an abundance of spinach, spirulina, and avocado, so I … Continue reading

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Roasted Apricots with Greek Yogurt and Blueberries

I’d like to interrupt this strawberry news cycle to tell you about one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had in my life. I bought three apricots the other day at the grocery store because they were on sale and … Continue reading

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Kale Salad with Strawberries, Avocado, and Goat Cheese

I made this salad the night that I got back from berry picking in Illinois. I bought the kale and strawberries at the farm and it made a huge difference. The ingredients were fresh and for a second, I forgot … Continue reading

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Strawberry Pistachio Galette

I’m going to be coming at you with A LOT of strawberry recipes the next few days. You’ve been warned. Yesterday morning I drove out to Belleville, Illinois, to pick strawberries at Eckert’s. I used to go there when I … Continue reading

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