[The title may be reflecting some dissipating grumpiness about getting asked if I was pregnant over Thanksgiving. That wasn’t a maternity dress and the stuffing and pie was just really good, ok?!] Back to the …
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I got the Booker bump! (different from a baby bump)
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Eat That Challenge!
Challenge Empty the Pantry continues! A day of excellent pantry cleaning followed a weekend away. It’s so handy to eat out of the pantry because I don’t need to go to the store to get …
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A Roasted Veggie Salad out of the Pantry
It makes my vegetarian heart happy to start a pantry eating challenge with a fridge full of fresh veggies. And it makes me worry about 2 weeks from now when there will not be so …
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The New Challenge
This blog began with the SNAP challenge in which my husband and I could only spend a total of $60 on food for a week. I’ve had lots of interesting discussions with friends, family, colleagues, …
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Sweet potato SOS
As I was hanging out on facebook one afternoon, I received an urgent SOS message from a friend in Europe. I loved that she knew she could ask me her emergency foodie question! We’ll call …
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My heart beets for you no more!
Dear Candied Beet Chips, When I saw your online profile, it was love at first sight. I’ve always been partial to your deep red skin tone and your long green locks. Your earthy fiber fills …
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Did we dodge a food fight?
This article by Frederick Kaufman (author of Bet The Farm) caught my eye a few weeks ago. It was pre-election and anything to do with Romney, Ryan, Obama, or Biden was a hot topic. In …
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What are you having for dinner tonight? and becoming my mother.
I recently had the opportunity to chat with some friends from college, some of which I hadn’t seen for over 6 years. Sitting on our friend’s balcony, we found ourselves talking about food. This seemed …
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Vegan Avocado Scones
I found this recipe at least a month ago when I was surfing during my lunch break. I like to store up interesting sounding recipes, and this one fit the bill. I’ve been exploring vegan …
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Can dairy-free lasagna happen (and be good)?
I have made some mean vegetarian lasagnas in my day. But they have always involved cheese. Typically multiple varieties. And occasionally a roux sauce based in butter. Ever since I discovered that dairy products make my system …