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Monthly Archives: March 2011
quinoa-buckwheat granola
Say what you want about Rebecca Black and her hit single (uh… or something) “Friday“… but the girl’s got some sense. An essential part of her morning (along with “be[ing] fresh”) is eating breakfast. And that’s more than I can … Continue reading
Posted in advice, breakfast, fruit, snack, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged breakfast, food photos, granola, photos, rebecca black, vegan, vegetarian
7 Comments
groceries
Quick housekeeping issue! The First Kitchen now has a Facebook page. Click the link to “Like” TFK and keep up with blog news :) I spent the first Saturday of spring break going to three grocery stores. I wish I … Continue reading
Posted in advice, beverage, product review, store review, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged austin, brett dennen, central market, food, grocery stores, guayaki yerba mate, natural foods, photos, sxsw, texas, vegetarian, wheatsville, whole foods
12 Comments
jalapeño and pea pesto crostini
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re in Austin, please take a moment to step outside and bask in the glory that is the early Texas springtime. Take a drive to see the wildflowers! Bike to Central Market just to buy … Continue reading
Posted in advice, bread, sauce, vegetable, vegetarian
Tagged food, jalapeno-pea crostini, peas, photos, recipes, spring, vegetarian
6 Comments
smoky chipotle cilantro hummus
Can you believe it’s already March? I’ve finally adapted to writing “2011″ at the top of my notes, but it’s still unbelievable that we’ve already put a huge chunk of the year behind us. I’ve enjoyed 2011 so far–my classes … Continue reading
Posted in beans, side dish, snack, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged chipotle, food, healthy snacks, hummus, photos, recipes, smoky chipotle cilantro hummus, vegan, vegetarian recipes
16 Comments
