4th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #1 – Quinoa and Black Bean Veggie Chili

4th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #1 – Quinoa and Black Bean Veggie Chili

I’ve moved a lot in my adult life. For never having moved from my childhood home until college, I have had quite the shuffle ever since. In fact, my parents still live in my childhood…

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Scalloped Tomatoes

Scalloped Tomatoes

College football has started. (My chili contest has started – recipe #1 coming soon!) Pumpkin ale is stocked in the fridge. The doors and windows are open, welcoming the cool breeze and perfect sleeping weather.…

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Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes + Weekly Menu

Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes + Weekly Menu

Ever since my dad’s unfortunate trip to the ER during a visit here this summer, I’ve known his blood pressure needed addressing. Of course his follow-through after returning home was…none at all and it wasn’t…

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Tomato-Basil Tortellini Salad

Tomato-Basil Tortellini Salad

I was talking to my friend, Kate, the other day. She lives in Florida and being a stay-at-home mom, the heat puts a serious damper on any fun summer plans. She said it’s too hot…

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Korean-Style Beef Tacos

Korean-Style Beef Tacos

When I was grocery shopping on Sunday, I circled several items on my list that I preferred to pick up at local farm stands. There’s a great stand right by my work and I had…

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Meatless Monday: Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Basil Ricotta

Meatless Monday: Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Basil Ricotta

I haven’t been to my local farmer’s market nearly enough this year. With endless guests on weekends, it gets tough to pack it all in. Luckily, we’ve managed to pick our share of fruit including…

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