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Farmers Market Blueberry Muffins

This summer, I’ve been learning more about in-season produce.  In the past, I assumed that fruit grew all summer long. I knew certain fruit tasted better during certain months, but didn’t realize that you couldn’t find fresh strawberries, for example, … Continue reading

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Gazpacho

If you would have told me ten years ago that I’d be making a refrigerated soup out of tomatoes, onions, and cucumber, I probably would have thought you were lying. Growing up, I didn’t even like tomatoes…in fact, I avoided … Continue reading

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Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie hasn’t always been at the top of my list of favorite desserts.  In fact, I only tried it for the first time more recently, when I was over at a friend’s house for dinner.  I was a … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

There are few things I love more than Chocolate Chip Cookies. Whether they’re vegan or original, semi-sweet or dark-chocolate, I rarely go a week without one. I think part of the reason I love the cookies so much has to … Continue reading

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Pint Size Bakery & Coffee

On Saturday morning, I woke up early and visited Pint Size Bakery & Coffee, a new bakeshop in St. Louis’s south city.  I had only heard good things about Pint Size, as it has been featured in many local publications … Continue reading

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Brown Sugar Blueberry Cookies

Usually when I think of blueberries and baking, the first thing that comes to mind are blueberry muffins.  I love the streusel topping, and how the blueberries get plump and juicy in the oven. However, a few weeks ago I … Continue reading

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Polenta Cakes with Tomato Basil Sauce

Every now and then, I like to try something different.  Most nights, I come home from work and make tried and true recipes, like couscous with zucchini, or sweet potato and black bean tacos.  It’s nice not having to meticulously … Continue reading

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The Good Pie and Baileys’ Chocolate Bar

Monday night, I went out to dinner and dessert with a bunch of my friends from high school.  The occassion was my friend Rachel’s birthday/graduation/new job, so as you can imagine, there was alot to celebrate.  It was also a … Continue reading

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The Best Double Chocolate Cookies…Ever

I have always been more of a dessert person than a regular food person.  Although times have definitely changed, and I now eat more than my fair share of vegetables, I wasn’t always like this…In fact, I don’t think I … Continue reading

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PuraVegan: A Venture into Raw Food

Two years ago before I left for France, I needed a three-month summer job.  I had just graduated from college, and didn’t want to work in an office all summer.  So, my options were pretty much limited to retail and … Continue reading

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