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Cooking My Way Through ‘A Forest Feast,’ Part I: Lemony Pasta Fagioli

A few weeks ago, I was browsing around Left Bank Books, one of my favorite bookstores in St. Louis, when I stumbled upon “The Forest Feast Mediterranean” cookbook. I’d never heard of Erin Gleeson or her “Forest Feast” series, but … Continue reading

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Mushroom and Spaghetti Squash Soup

This is one of those soups that will make you feel like you’re not eating soup. Does that make sense? Even if it doesn’t, maybe you’ll understand what I mean when I describe it to you. It’s full of cavatelli … Continue reading

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Pain aux Raisins

The last time I was in Paris six years ago, I stopped by one of my favorite bookstores in the city (and honestly, the world), Shakespeare and Company. Located in Paris’s Left Bank neighborhood, it’s an English bookstore that once … Continue reading

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Apple Cake

This apple cake may be one of the best cakes I’ve ever made. I am not exaggerating. I made it last weekend after I got back from New Orleans. I’ve been eyeing the recipe for months, maybe even years, but … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. This week was all about catch up. I got back from New Orleans on Monday night, and I was busy … Continue reading

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New Orleans

Friends have told me for years that I should visit New Orleans. “It’s your ideal city,” they said. For the most part, they were right. Good food, a laid-back vibe, French influence, and beautiful architecture: New Orleans is definitely a … Continue reading

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Thé Time: Tranquility Tea

Last night, I went to Tranquility Tea at my yoga studio, Yoga in DeMun. My teacher, Yoga in DeMun owner Christy Lin, first guided us through a series of stretches, and then Rachel Elizabeth Maley, founder of Cha Dao Chicago, … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. This week was an exciting one because I had my first story published in Missouri Life Magazine. Back in June, … Continue reading

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Easy Zucchini Bake

I’m a sucker for a good lattice weave topping, so when I saw this recipe for “Zucchini Lattice Lasagna” online the other day, I knew I had to make it. I’m usually not a fan of dishes that make substitutions … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this week. It’s been a while since the last time I’ve written a Dimanche post. I want to tell you why, but it … Continue reading

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