I didn’t know what I was missing until I tried making smoothies at home. Which is why I highly recommend them to other people all the time. The ingredients are simple, the recipe is easy to make, and the smoothie…
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Middle of summer equals berry season equals a very happy person right here. Are you in need of a last minute, easy recipe for that 4th of July picnic tomorrow? I’ve got it for you, and it includes the words…
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Did you really think that I would let strawberry season go by without another recipe? My favorite strawberry recipe at that?! No way. You can read all about my strawberry obsession over on this post. Strawberry season is in full…
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Summer. It’s here, finally! Sunshine and heat and pool days. I am spending as much time outside as possible (with a whole lotta sunscreen). Grilling, however, is one activity that has never been limited to a certain time of year…
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This recipe features a whole lotta deliciousness stuffed into one bite. You’ve got quinoa, zucchini, onions, garlic, feta, and ground turkey, booyah. Stuffed peppers is a recipe that I pull out of my pocket when I have some guests to…
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Honestly, I made pancakes so that I would have one more way to eat strawberries. Strawberry season is in full swing in DC, whereas in Wisconsin I would have to wait until June for my favorite food. Growing up, the…
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Never have I ever….made a cake from scratch. Until now. It’s my birthday, which means time to celebrate! I actually got this carrot cake recipe from a restaurant. Around last Thanksgiving, my family went out to dinner at Treadwell, which…
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Let’s lay out the basics for a good potluck dish: it can be served at room temperature, it has to travel well, and the recipe shouldn’t be too complicated. I have been to many a potluck in my (almost) 28…
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What are you up to this weekend? Tonight I get to go a concert at the 9:30 Club, which may just be my favorite concert venue in DC (and it’s very similar to First Avenue in Minneapolis!). We’re seeing White…
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Who knew that potato salad could actually look pretty? You, too, can make something that looks this good. No summer cookout, picnic, or barbecue is complete without a bowl of potato salad to pass around. Am I right? This version…
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