Well hey there! It’s been a while, pardon my absence — it’s been a whirlwind traveling to Costa Rica (shares to come later) and around the east coast for work. While there is a lot to post for recipes and some cool destination information for eating abroad, I figured I’d start by sharing something, which turned out to be lunch for…
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Tomato soup isn’t rocket science. It’s actually REALLY easy, & can be made with as few as 3 ingredients! In short, you’ll need a blending device, tomatoes, olive oil, and salt. Fresh basil from the garden is a simple addition for a flavor hit. If you’re on the hunt for a no-fuss night, sometimes canned soup is the way…
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“The One with the Mother”. What’s the hype with this vinegar craze, and why is it so popular? I swear this simple liquid used as a daily concoction is a LIFE SAVER. Ok, maybe it doesn’t have a doctoral degree or any slew of health nuts behind it openly singing its praise, but that’s partially because if the “health” (Big…
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There are a few first world pleasures I enjoy immensely. My morning cup of joe would be high on this list. But oh, a cup made with fresh coffee grounds can be a hassle… Either having to grind new coffee beans every morning (via the grinding machine I do not possess) in adequate proportion to my french press, and/or sufficing…
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Did someone say gluten-free lemongrass basil stir fry?! Part homemade, part pre-mixed. All parts easy enough to handle. Shall we stir up some stir fry? This recipe was made with rice vermicelli, but you are welcome to improvise with your own noodle preference (recipe below). As with any recipe, this stir fry dish I made by throwing things together (in…
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Chicory, you say? Who knew! There are many plants all around that we pass by daily without knowing anything about them. Chicory is one particular plant that is not native to the United States, but has eventually made its way through various areas. Easily identified by its simple yet beautiful bright blue flowers (I say more of a periwinkle, myself),…
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We are facing an undercover epidemic right now. Are you aware of it? The day has come where we as a collective species are facing a global lack of compassion, primarily due to an aspect of culture shock (i.e. differences between cultures) referred to as “cognitive dissonance“. Cognitive dissonance is explained as: ” -the mental conflict that occurs when beliefs or assumptions…
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