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• Flax For Life

  

  I’ve got a lot of bread on my hands. Food for Life, my favorite brand of store-bought bread, just added a new product to their line: Flax bread. They... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Weekend

  

  Enormous -10 oz pours!- flight at Peculiar Pub with Ryan. They have a great selection of draft and bottled beers, but sadly only 1/4 of them (Sixpoint’s Sweet... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Simplifying

  

  Sometimes, without noticing, I try to do it all. And then I get frustrated when things don’t work out. So in the spirit of accepting small failures and embracin... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• I’m A Proud Mama

  

  … of my cabbage baby! My two-week project, sauerkraut, was finally ready to taste a few days ago. I used this recipe and although I lost 1/4 of the jars early o... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Jersey Girls, Pt. 2

  

  I always find what people eat on vacation to be one of the most interesting parts of hearing about their trip. That’s- duh!- because I like food. But I also... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Jersey Girls, Pt. 1

  

  Almost every year for the past decade, my mom and I have gone on annual trips together known as the “Mother-Daughter Weekend.” Last year, one of our very best,... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Hey, It’s Okay…

  

  Sometimes, life just has a way of sneaking up on us. We take on one too many projects, schedule an extra night out. And sometimes, it’s okay to say, “Hey, I... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Veg Fare in Portsmouth

  

  We had a great time exploring Portsmouth, New Hampshire! And did we eat well. My good friend Sarah lives in the area and she showed us a great time. She let us... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Fire & Spice

  

  Urbanspoon is my favorite app to use while traveling. It uses your location to help you find local restaurants. You can refine your search, too. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• 7/25: I Ate This

  

  It’s been awhile! Here’s a little diary of what I’ve been up to. 6:30 Sweet potato with peanut butter, goraw granola, cinnamon and honey. Breakfast of champions! Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Everyday Snacking: Chai-Spiced Date Rolls

  

  I’m sorry to admit it, but I can be a hangry person. If I don’t plan ahead and find myself without a snack or meal in the near future, watch out! Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Edible Projects

  

  B and I have gotten really into this whole homesteading thing! We’ve kept our own kombucha running for seven months and made three different sourdough breads... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• The Leash Dance + New Finds at Trader Joe’s!

  

  Somebody got a haircut! He’s about half his normal, mop-dog size now. We’re having a heat wave, so there couldn’t have been a better time for him to get groomed. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Breakfast Makeover: The Eggless “Egg” + Cheese Sandwich

  

  My senior year of high school, I somehow got away with taking the least number of credits of anyone else in the school. (To my credit, I’d contracted mono, and... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nostalgia On A Stick

  

  Last night, Leslie and I got together for dinner at Cafe Blossom’s Carmine Street location in the West Village. Over glasses of rosé, we caught up and tried to... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• Backyard Veggie Feast

  

  Yesterday, we packed up our reusable grocery bags and hauled it on down to the Union Square Greenmarket to meet some friends. So much bright, colorful food to... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Five Things for Friday

  

  So much to love lately! Here’s the shortlist: (And yes, I’ve had my daily dose-and-a-half of kraut. Have you?) 1. Tofu scrambles. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Sauerkraut with Creamy Caraway Dressing

  

  I’m of the mind that when you crave something, it’s your body’s way of saying, “Hey! I need _______ ASAP!” When I was in the hospital, all I wanted to drink... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet + Savory

  

  I love vacations, but it’s nice to be home! Back with my puppy (who needs a haircut)… … my bed, and my kitchen! It’s fun to cook and eat with 30+ people, but... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Roadside Gems

  

  Time flies! It feels like just yesterday that we packed up the car and headed for our annual weeklong vacation in Michigan. We made sure to do some of our... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK