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• Spicy Turkey Lettuce Boats

  

  We always keep a supply of romaine lettuce in the fridge, since it is one of the low-calorie snacks that calms down our crazy beagle when he’s on a barking... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Few [More] New Things

  

  Sweet Earth Za’atar Burgers These veggie burgers made for two healthy and filling lunches — I’ll definitely be getting them again. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Weeknight Pasta with Mushrooms and Thyme

  

  This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Organic Choice for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. In my last post featuring Miracle-Gro Organic... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 10 Opera Girl Recipes from Around the Web

  

  Check out some of my latest recipes over at The Kitchn and Garlic Gold®! Here’s a roundup of my favorite recent creations. Braised Fennel and Shallots... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hummus, California Style

  

  When you tell people you write a food blog, one of the first questions they ask you is, “So, have you thought about writing a cookbook?” Why yes, yes I have. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Few New Things

  

  Welcome to my review series! In “A Few New Things,” I’ll be talking about the latest newcomers to my kitchen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For as long as I can... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pecan Granola

  

  There are a bajillion million granola recipes on the web, but I can’t resist contributing yet another to the pantheon. What makes this recipe unique is its... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Guest Post: Baja Fish Bundles from Rachel at Krautlook

  

  When I got an email from Rachel last week about her new website, I couldn’t help but respond. Her angle? Promoting the health benefits and delicious uses of... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Feast with Foodie: Oaxacan Food and Drinks at Mezcal

  

  Corn quesadillas made with fresh masa and queso oaxaca. In case you hadn’t heard, Oaxaca has established itself as Mexico’s gastronomic capital. Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sponsored Post: Miracle-Gro Organic Choice

  

  This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Organic Choice for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Eating healthy and choosing organic produce go... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sesame Cucumber Salad

  

  When the kind people at Marukan sent me some product samples a couple weeks ago, I had one dish in mind: Japanese cucumber salad, a.k.a. sunomono. Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jamaican-Style Beans and Rice

  

  Oh hey, guys! Guess what? I got married. No kidding. An iconic mural in the SoCo neighborhood. Almost two weeks ago, Brendan and I flew to Austin to meet up wit... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Product Review: Tonewood Maple Flakes

  

  Maple is one of our favorite natural sweeteners around here. I always pour a small swig on top of my sourdough waffles, and it goes into my granola, scones,... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Few New Snacks

  

  This post features products that were sent to me for review. The products were provided to me free of charge, but all opinions are my own. Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES