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Hazelnut Cake with Nutella Frosting

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

There’s something beautiful about cake. A simple light cake to round of a light lunch. And what’s better than a little nutella frosting? I used to only eat chocolate cake; if white cake was an option, and there was no … Continue reading →

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Chicken Gyros

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

One of my goals for 2012 has been to create new meals and to use recipes more often than eating my staples of protein & veggies. Don’t get me wrong, I love my meals, but I want to expand my … Continue reading →

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Savory Oats

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

When I first heard about savory oats, I was so skeptical. I mean…oats without fruit, or peanut butter?! But with onions, eggs, bacon, cheese? I put off making this and trying it for so long. What. Was. I. Thinking?! Seriously, … Continue reading →

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Over Easy Cafe, Asheville

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Anytime my mom comes to visit we make a plan of it to spend a day in Asheville. If you’ve never been there it’s such a cool town with a great downtown area with tons of quirky shops and restaurants. … Continue reading →

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Lamb Saag {Saffron Road}

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

It’s not very often I’ll buy something boxed from the frozen section. When I do, it’s usually because I can’t make it myself and I’ve had a craving for some kind of ethnic food. As well as I can cook, … Continue reading →

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Quinoa-Winter Squash “Stuffing”

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

I meant to publish this post around the holidays. Oh say 2-3 months ago. I just kept putting it off and then completely forgot about it until I was searching for an idea to blog about. Luckily it’s still cold … Continue reading →

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Barbecue Chicken Salad

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’ve eaten this salad daily for the past…oh, two weeks or so. A big serving of protein over a bed of lettuce covered with sautéed red onions and a bit of sweet barbecue sauce, topped … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Breakfasts

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

I love breakfast – hands down it is my favorite meal of the day. Starting my morning off with a big bowl of creamy oats, especially in the winter, is the best way to start my day. Oh and coffee, … Continue reading →

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Baking: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

I had a baking itch this past weekend. What’s better than a fresh baked cookie? Not much! Butter, sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, mix-ins. Using your standard chocolate chip cookie recipe (technically it was a mesquite flour chocolate chip cookie recipe), … Continue reading →

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Country Breakfast

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

I’ve been sick the past couple days, laying in bed missing school. My appetite has been lacking for the most part, but this morning I was finally feeling up to breakfast. This is a favorite of mine from when I … Continue reading →

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