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Some Days
There are some days where all I’m feeling motivated to do is lay like Nikki-dog here. Seriously. Winter especially lends me days where it takes a lot of effort to crawl out of an emotional hole, or to actually enjoy … Continue reading
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Cheddar Black Pepper Biscuits
I remember my mom making biscuits when I was growing up. Often plain or buttermilk drop biscuits, rather than those that had to be rolled (or patted) out and cut. We always had jam to slather in them. Or honey. … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Vegetarian
Tagged biscuits, black pepper, butter, buttermilk, cheese
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Everything But the What? Hearty Vegetable Soup
The last few days have been gray, rainy, cold, and overall — my favorite type of January Northwest weather. I don’t think I’ll ever grow old of enjoying rain pouring down the streets, wind knocking at the front door, or … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged beans, herbs, potatoes, soup, tomatoes, zucchini
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Clementine Upside-Down Cake
What do you do with five — or ten — pounds of clementines? First you eat them. Six at a time. Every hour. Until you decide that you’re in fact hungry for something more substantial. When you have a house … Continue reading
Banana Pudding
Until I met my husband and mother-in-law, I didn’t know what a banana pudding was. I envisioned something like vanilla pudding with bananas thrown in, or something similar to the chocolate pudding my mom would make when we had a … Continue reading
Very Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Soup
My meal planning often revolves around two things: what is both on sale and fresh at the grocery store and what cravings are currently plaguing our house. I love broccoli. And cheese. I am not so fond of the idea … Continue reading
Happy New Year! Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies?
First of all, I’m not a New Year’s Resolution kind of girl. I don’t believe in setting goals for the upcoming year that are bound to result in disappointment or loom over me all intimidating and heavy. That said, I’m … Continue reading
Merry Christmas Along with Baked Eggs in Spinach, Cheese, and Tomatoes
Merry Christmas! Not for too much longer, but alas that’s how time works here — flies by and suddenly a new day is here; always movement forward. While we ate a very full holiday brunch/lunch, holiday cooking turned into a … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Tagged cheese, eggs, spinach, tomatoes
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Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Balsamic Vinegar
Up until a month ago, I had never tried brussels sprouts. I don’t really care for cabbage and always imagined that’s what brussels sprouts would taste like. A month ago, however, we were in San Francisco and ate at a … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged brussels sprouts, garlic, vinegar
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Quinoa Pasta with Goat Cheese, Garlic, and Tomatoes
While I enjoy cooking, I have to admit: my eating habits aren’t always the healthiest. For instance, I’m the worst breakfast eater. I prefer a cup (or three) of coffee (with real cream, no sugar, no soy/nut/non-dairy milk). Sometimes I … Continue reading
Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
