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Open Face BLT with Heirloom Tomatoes

I’m still thinking about this open face BLT a week later, which probably means I should tell you about it. There are few things in this world that I love more than BLTs. Avocados, deer, and kittens are a few … Continue reading

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No-Cook Recipes: Sungold Gazpacho with Homemade Croutons

When the weather in St. Louis gets unbearably warm and nothing will cool me down, I turn to gazpacho. It’s healthier than my usual go-to, ice cream, and almost as delicious. Gazpacho is one of those things that should be … Continue reading

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No-Cook Recipes: Open Face Caprese with Union Loafers Baguette

Sometimes, it’s about the simple things in life. That’s what yesterday night’s dinner taught me. I went to Union Loafers for lunch yesterday and on my way out, I bought a baguette. I thought about just slicing it up and … 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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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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Bourbon Banana Bread

I’ve wanted to make this banana bread for years but I kept putting it off. Last night, I had the perfect excuse. I was already feeling depressed because it was President’s Day and America doesn’t have a President, plus I … Continue reading

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Skillet Cornbread and Stewed Okra

I had a hankering to make some cornbread. So tonight, I finally did. Tensions ran high, let me tell you. I like making things in my cast-iron skillet, but I’ve had some memorable disasters. The time I tried to make … Continue reading

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Banana Bread with Almonds and Raspberries

Let me tell you a little story about this banana bread. It all started when I was browsing one of my latest food blog obsessions, Nourish Atelier. I saw this recipe for banana bread and thought, “You must make this … Continue reading

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Double Chocolate Banana Bread

There are few things I love more than chocolate and bananas. On their own, both elements are satisfying–but together, they take dessert to a new level. Whether they’re blended into a milkshake, scattered on top of an ice cream sundae, … Continue reading

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The End…and the Beginning

I’m finally finished with my Master’s program. I had my last two classes on Monday and Tuesday, and I’ve spent the last few days saying goodbye to teachers, classmates and friends. Everyone in my graduating class keeps announcing on Facebook … Continue reading

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