5 Minute Pesto (+ Gnocchi)

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It's too bad Alex reads my blog. He's going to see that this dinner took me barely 5 minutes to prepare. Oh well, by the time he reads this, he will have already done the dishes for me. (You have no idea how awesome it is to have someone do the … [Continue reading]

Vegetarian Beer Dinner

vegetarian beer dinner

I'm going to start off by saying, I'm not really much of a beer drinker. I love wine, I'll enjoy the occasional cocktail, and I've started sipping cider, but I'm still not a beer lover. That said, this vegetarian beer dinner was the perfect … [Continue reading]

Food Review Friday- Chia Bars, Suja Juice, & Kefir Fro-Yo

lifeway frozen kefir

I've got quite a collection of things to review today, all of them being slightly strange-sounding... I tried everything from chia bars to frozen kefir this week. Some were good, some not so good. But that's what these reviews are all about, … [Continue reading]

What I Ate Wednesday- Out & About

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I haven't spent more than 5 minutes in the kitchen over the last few days. After the weekend in DC, Alex's sister and her boyfriend came to Richmond, and we've been out and about in the evenings. I'm not complaining, and I've actually been able to … [Continue reading]

Scenes from the Weekend

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To say that this weekend was busy would be a bit of an understatement. But as you probably know, busy weekends are one of my favorite things, so I'm totally not complaining. Friday night, I got to enjoy dinner with some friends at Fresca, one of … [Continue reading]

Sesame Ginger Quinoa Wraps + Panko Crusted Asparagus

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I've got a double dose of recipes for you. Many of you requested the recipes from Tuesday's dinner, and I'm happy to share because they're pretty delicious considering how easy they are. At first I was on the fence about the quinoa wraps, but they … [Continue reading]

What I Ate Wednesday: Carbs

breakfast bagel and apple

Some days, I just crave carbohydrates. If we're eating cheese and crackers, I'd be willing to pass on the cheese and enjoy the cracker. Weird, I know. Don't get me wrong, I love my veggies, but I also love me some carbs. That said, I've been … [Continue reading]

Protein [Vegan] Macaroni and Cheese

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I think I still have paint on my hands. Alex and I spent a portion of the weekend painting bookcases, a dresser, and a nightstand. The finish products came out quite well, even if I'm a super messy painter. We also managed to squeeze in a trip to … [Continue reading]

Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives

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I've had a few of you ask for a review of all the milk options, and I figured it was about time to share my thoughts. I've tried basically all the non-dairy milk alternatives that are out there. I'll highlight my three favorites, and why I like them. … [Continue reading]

Birthday Celebrations

stuzzi appetizer

My brother turned 27 yesterday! I can't believe my older brother is going to be a daddy in just a few months! I'm so excited for him and my lovely sister-in-law. They're going to make fantastic parents (and I cannot wait to be an aunt!) Since I'm … [Continue reading]