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Category Archives: my life
eating plants; falafel recipe
I think a lot about food. I was raised in a family that also thinks a lot about food. My dad’s side of the family in particular is almost completely foodies and chefs. When we gather for Thanksgiving or Christmas, … Continue reading
Posted in beans, entree, my life, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged chickpeas, falafel, food, garbanzo beans, photos, vegan recipes, vegetarianism
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i’m home
Sorry for checking out for a while, but I needed a break. I’ve spent the past month recovering from an intense semester, which culminated in an impromptu trip to NYC that rocked my world. I’m back now, and though I’m … Continue reading
hi there
Wow, I did NOT mean to let that post be on the front page of this blog for so long. I really hope everyone didn’t think I was in such a pissed-off mood since November 7. I can only imagine … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, fruit, my life, photos, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian
Tagged apple pie, food, photos, pizza, taco, the peached tortilla
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harvest pot pie; a change of pace
Yesterday Preston told me that I told too many exaggerated stories on my blog. And it’s true; although everything on the blog is based on true events, a bit of creative license is involved in nailing the punch line. My … Continue reading
Posted in beans, casserole, entree, my life, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian
Tagged carrots, food, harvest pot pie, onions, photos, pie, potatoes, vegan recipes, vegetarian recipes
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texas craft brewers festival and hickory street grill
This Saturday I selflessly* volunteered for the Texas Craft Brewers Festival. Once I sold tickets for a couple hours, I was chosen** to volunteer at the food/beer pairings. I spent the rest of my afternoon running back and forth between … Continue reading
reasons to love the the flagship whole foods store
[a very eclectic pumpkin patch, fractal-like cauliflowers, a delightful bulk section, my hot bar selection, and two types of kale to plant in the fall garden]
Posted in advice, beans, my life, photos, restaurant review, scenes from the weekend, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian, wordless wednesday
Tagged beans, bulk foods, food, grains, photos, whole foods
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the do’s and do-not’s of turning 21
Do not start drinking at 1 p.m. on a weekday. Do not sober up and then start drinking again. You will be tired and have a headache, and then you will become tipsy again. Do not double-fist free drinks. It is likely that … Continue reading
Posted in 5 ingredients or less, advice, beverage, my life, scenes from the weekend, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged cocktails, cosmopolitan, drinks, food, photos, pomegranate juice
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cooking for yourself: chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting
Have you seen Bridesmaids yet? If you haven’t, back away from your computer/iDevice, stuff your purse with Reese’s cups and a Coke can, and drive to your nearest movie theater to watch it. If you have, remember the scene when … Continue reading
Posted in advice, cake, dessert, fruit, my life, vegetarian
Tagged chocolate cupcakes, cupcakes, food, fruit, how to eat alone, peanut butter icing, photos, strawberries
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things i loved in july
Cucumbers. The record heat and my growing affinity for hot yoga has driven me to drink… water. Lots of it. But sometimes water is boring, and that’s when I slice a cucumber into spears, sprinkle them with lemon juice, and … Continue reading
Posted in my life, photos, things i love
Tagged Brittany Spears, cucumbers, food, long walks, mason jars, photos, things I love, TOMS, wedges
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the second kitchen
Like I mentioned in my last post, we’ve spent the past week moving and cleaning. Our new apartment is just 4 doors down the hall, so luckily transporting everything was just a matter of wheeling it all across the walkway. … Continue reading
Posted in entree, grain, legumes, my life, side dish, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged food, food photos, legumes, lentil meatballs, lentils, photos, recipes, vegan recipes, vegetarian protein, vegetarian recipes, whole grains
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