Tag Archives: spring

Strawberry Granola Crisp

A national holiday and day off work means a fancier-than-usual breakfast. Yesterday, I decided to make this strawberry granola crisp first thing in the morning. This crisp is technically breakfast but it could easily double as a dessert. In fact, … Continue reading

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Lemon Ricotta Honeycomb Pancakes

A couple weeks ago, I was joking around with a coworker that I would accept food-related bribes. This particular coworker happens to be a beekeeper and I’ve bought honey from him a couple times. He told me he had leftover … 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 the first one that really felt like spring in St. Louis. I enjoyed it by getting outside … Continue reading

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Broccoli Skillet Flan and Cilantro Chile Frittata

When you love food as much as I do, it helps to have friends who feel the same way. If I rave about a recipe I just tried, or describe a dinner I just ate in detail, I don’t feel … Continue reading

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Strawberry Crumble

Stop the presses! This is literally the best strawberry crumble you will ever taste…I promise. The weather has finally started to come around in Chicago and not a minute too soon; I was beginning to panic. It started when my … Continue reading

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A Trip to the Farmer’s Market

Part of the reason I look forward to spring in St. Louis are the influx of farmer’s markets.  Sure, there are some noteworthy markets that remain open during the winter; but oftentimes they’re inside, or I find myself standing on … Continue reading

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A Weekend of Local Eats

For as long as I can remember, every April in St. Louis has been mild; warm at best.  Today, for the first time in 23 years, the thermometer moved past 90 degrees. For some, the spike in temperature provokes retreat: … Continue reading

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Spring has Sprung…And Sweet Potato Tacos

I used to think that summer was my favorite time of year.  Even though St. Louis summers are notoriously hot and humid, I’ve always like the heat more than I’ve liked the cold. However, this year, I’ve decided to amend … Continue reading

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