Tag Archives: goat cheese

Avocado Toast with Strawberries and Balsamic

A week or two ago when I posted my love letter to avocado toast, I got a comment from a reader who likes to make avocado toast with strawberries. I’ve heard about this combo and I’ve always wanted to try … Continue reading

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Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans

Growing up, I was lucky–I never had a parent who told me to eat my vegetables. I remember watching TV shows where parents forced their children to eat all their broccoli, and thinking it was strange. My mother told me … Continue reading

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Oscars Party: Homemade Pizza and Yogurt Cake

The way some people feel about the Superbowl, I feel about the Oscars; it’s my favorite occasion to lounge around, eat continuously, and yell out things at the t.v. I’ve been watching the Academy Awards for as long as I … Continue reading

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A Sandwich to Beat the Lunchtime Blues

Lunch has never been my favorite meal.  Don’t get me wrong: I love sandwiches and salads as much as the next person, and when I was still working I counted down the minutes until my 12 o’clock lunch break.  But … Continue reading

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Veggie Quinoa Casserole

I’ll never forget the first time I saw Quinoa.  While memorable, it wasn’t exactly love at first sight.  I was about seventeen years old, and my Aunt (who has a reputation for being more culinarily adventurous than the rest of … Continue reading

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A Weekend in the Windy City

When I got back from France, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life.  I’m sure I’m not the only 20-something year old with this dilemma, but nevertheless, it hasn’t been an easy year.  After applying to … Continue reading

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Strawberry Cream Pie (or “Tarte aux Fraises”)

Something I love about the French are their constant vacations.  Not one month into teaching English abroad, I already had a school break.  I had two weeks off to do whatever I wanted, go whatever I wanted, and most importantly, … Continue reading

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