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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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Avocado Toast with Sriracha Mayo and Pea Shoots

Sometimes, it’s about the simple things. That’s how I feel about this avocado toast. It didn’t require a lot of work or planning. It came together in less than 10 minutes. But it was one of the best things I … Continue reading

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Breakfast Banana Split, and Augusta

Sometimes when I wake up in the morning, I know exactly what I want to eat for breakfast. Other mornings, I’m not so sure. Do I want toast? Do I want oatmeal? Do I want a smoothie bowl? Do I … Continue reading

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Union Loafers and Chouquette

The corner of Tower Grove Ave and McRee is a dangerous one for me, not so much because of neighborhood safety but because of what it does to my wallet. Union Loafers, a bread baker, is on one side of … Continue reading

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Mango Lime Smoothie Bowl

I feel like this smoothie bowl could resuscitate someone. Okay, maybe not, but possibly… It’s a delightful wake up call. Did I just write that? I did. But it’s true! Picture a mango lassi (or mango smoothie) with a zesty … Continue reading

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Symmetrical Smoothie Bowl

This smoothie bowl kind of reminds me of the split screens in late ’80s, early ’90s movies. The only difference is, you can eat this. Well, maybe that’s not the ONLY difference, but it is an important one. Also, it’s … Continue reading

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Blood Orange Chocolate Chip Pancakes

I crave pancakes about once a week, maybe more. I usually reserve Sunday mornings for making them because I like to devote my full time and attention to it. There’s nothing worse than half-assed pancakes, except, maybe, no pancakes at … Continue reading

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