Fries + Tomato Sauce = Delicious
When I was in Chicago for my friend Leah’s birthday, we went to this restaurant called Three Aces. I had a brussels sprouts pizzeta, which was really yummy. But what really stole the show was our...
View ArticleHow to Make Spring Rolls
When I lived in DC, one of my favorite restaurants was Cafe Asia. Pretty much every time I went there I would order their summer rolls: Fresh rolls with shrimp, lettuce, rice noodles, mint leaves &...
View ArticleFried Oatmeal
This post title may cause you to wonder if I went to the Florida State Fair last night…but no, I’m referring to the absolutely fantastically delicious breakfast I was treated to for my birthday when...
View ArticleFun at the Florida State Fair
One thing I learned when I moved to Florida was that February is fair season! I work with teachers from across the state, some of whom are Agriculture teachers, who told me all about the Florida...
View ArticleSpring Pasta Dinner
Lately, I haven’t really been in the mood to cook. Life’s been crazy busy, and ordering Thai takeout is just so stinkin easy! Despite my hectic weekend, I was inspired to get back at it after a quick...
View ArticleBroccoli, Mushroom, Quinoa Casserole
One of my favorite side dishes that my mom makes every Easter is her Broccoli Cheese Bake. It’s one of those cheesy, creamy, delicious dishes that requires just about everything unhealthy: sour cream,...
View ArticleEasy-Peasy Fancy Pancakes
If you follow me on Instagram, you might notice that I’m a big fan of pancakes. One of my biggest problems with making pancakes from scratch is that the recipes often make enough for a family of four....
View ArticleCafe Borgia Scones
One of my absolute favorite places in Tampa is a small coffee shop, just around the corner from my office. Jet City Espresso is this fabulous hidden gem in South Tampa, owned by the lovely Jessica. If...
View ArticleBear Naked Fit Cereals
When I lived in DC, part of my morning routine included preparing a nice hot bowl of oatmeal. This happened just about year round, with the exception of summertime, when a steaming bowl did not sound...
View ArticleChocolate-Chocolate Chip Cherry Pancakes
So, I have a problem. Well, maybe its not so much a problem as it is an obsession. Pancakes. Every weekend. I love playing around with different batter recipes and deciding what toppings or flavors...
View ArticlePeach Berry Protein Pancakes
One of my coworkers always has a Bolthouse Farms drink for breakfast. Recently she brought in one of their Breakfast Smoothie drinks, which piqued my interest. Publix happened to have Bolthouse on sale...
View ArticleChilkoot Trail Packing List: The Food
Clearly, I like food. However, the thought of eating Ramen and canned tuna while out backpacking wasn’t quite getting me excited about meal planning for our trip. Bill had purchased a book, The...
View ArticleIf A Picture is worth 1000 words…
Then a video must be worth at least 10,000! Here’s the video from our hike on the Chilkoot! Bill did an awesome job at putting it together! So, sit back, grab a snack (it’s 24 minutes long), and enjoy!
View ArticleRoasted Pear and Bacon Pancakes
You guys. I really wish the lighting was better and the syrup was much more photogenic because these pancakes were probably some of the best I’ve ever made. The other night, Bill and I were on the...
View ArticleWhat To Do with Leftover Cranberry Sauce?
Make pancakes, of course!! What did you think I was going to say? Last Friday my girlfriends and I got together for book club and to share a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner. I brought some a ton of...
View ArticlePancake Friday!
Since I like love to make pancakes and I’m always concocting some fun new twist on the traditional recipe, I figured I might as well share my kitchen adventures with you. So I’m going to *try* to make...
View ArticleBlackberry Citrus Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup
I did it! Pancake Friday two weeks in a row! That’s what I get for planning ahead I knew I’d be out of town all this week and unable to get creative in the kitchen, so I finally got around to writing...
View ArticleRange by Bryan Voltaggio
I recently had a dining experience that definitely falls in my top ten of all time. Range by Bryan Voltaggio knocked my socks off when I was in DC last week. When I lived in DC, I had always heard of...
View ArticleVegetarian Lettuce Wraps {Crock Pot Recipe}
Last week when I was in Madison, I spent a night at my friend Sandra’s house. Sandra and I work together and have bonded over some of our common interests: she has two adorable kitties, loves to cook,...
View ArticleStrawberry Basil Rice Cakes
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned this before, but I am IN LOVE with The Feedzone cookbook and Feedzone Portables. If you’re unfamiliar, both cookbooks are co-written by Allen Lim and Biju Thomas. Lim has...
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