When I was 9, I won a ridiculous amount of gourmet chocolate from some supermarket sweepstakes I entered myself into while my mom was shopping, and man, was it life changing. My poor mama, while all the other kids begged for butterfinger bb’s and war heads, she had to get the little jerk crying for…
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Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
Butternut squash! We’re pretty much obsessed with the stuff over here. And while the thick skinned squash is a major pain in the ass to chop up, it doesn’t stop me from schlepping them on home from the market each week. We have 3 mammoth butternut beauties sitting on the counter just waiting for my…
Continue Reading(Gluten Free) Lemon, Coconut & Ginger Breakfast Cake
Somewhere in between the chaos of Hurricane Sandy and halloween, I made cake. More specifically, I made a cake that I can whole heartedly say you should make for breakfast. Yes, that’s right: for breakfast. I’m about to eat a second slice right now – totally guilt free! Is there anything better than guilt free…
Continue Reading(Vegan) Maple Pumpkin Butter
Brooklyn in the fall is easy to love. Then again, isn’t everything about fall just dreamy? I could leaf peep, apple pick, and swim in Italian cashmere all day (anyone hiring?). Speaking of Italian cashmere, I am obsessed with this polka dot beauty. What’s on your fall wish list?! I want to know! While you…
Continue ReadingRoasted Pumpkin, Kale, & Mozzarella Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
A few weeks ago, while browsing the menu at a restaurant I cannot for the life of me remember the name of, my eyes gazed upon three words that rocked my world: roasted pumpkin salad. Roasted pumpkin. Duh. Why had I never thought of that? Am I the only one who figured the only way…
Continue ReadingTaste of Michigan Recap!
I can’t believe it’s been almost two weeks since my fabulous day in Grand Rapids attending the “Taste of Michigan” food bloggers event. It was not only my first visit to the wonderful state of Michigan, but also my very first food blogging event. As usual, I was a ball of nerves and excitement driving…
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