Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

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Anything that tastes like dessert but is eligible to be served for breakfast is always welcomed around here.  And this Pumpkin Spice Smoothie definitely fits that bill. Continue reading

Apple Streusel Bread

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Summer is a favorite time of mine, as a reader, in the blogging world.  Regardless of what the blog focus is, at some point, writers tend to share some sort of piece of their summer family vacation and I positively love it.  It helps me get to know the writer and feel like a little part of their world-its so fun to get a glimpse into their personal lives beyond their everyday writing. Continue reading

Balsamic, Buttermilk and Bleu Tomato Salad

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Try saying that 3 times quickly.

This number right here is borderline too inappropriate to write about.  Its over the top.  Savory, sweet, acidic, pungent, bright.

Lets just hold the phone.   Continue reading

Quick Bolognese Sauce

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“Spaghetti” doesn’t happen often around here and every time I make this recipe for Quick Bolognese Sauce I ask myself why.  Its like one of those basic recipes that I forget to come back to. But just yesterday, as the leaves began to fall a bit, I took a break from grilling and salads and lightness galore and ended up with this pot of gold on my stove. Continue reading

Beautiful Blogger Award

Beautiful Blogger Award

I am totally blushing in the face and feeling all kinds of special, friends.  I have been nominated by an amazing food blogger and teacher over at Tanushree’s Delicacies for the ‘Beautiful Blogger Award’. (Um, Indian food?  I die.  And she’s taught me so much about it!) What an honor..and a treat to connect with some awesome fellow bloggers both nationally and internationally who have inspired me so much in my short blogging journey. Continue reading

Grilled Kafta with Yogurt Sauce

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All kinds of greed enters my body when I am faced with this stuff, you guys.  The rich flavor.  The brightness.  The textures.  The sauce dripping down my hand as I shovel it in.  Hail to the Kafta, I do.   Continue reading

Watermelon + Feta Salad With Balsamic Glaze

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Oh boy, you guys.  Talk about an end-of-summer celebration.  This, right here, is just that.  I am constantly looking for ways to utilize that giant watermelon I often buy this time of year and, well, Im just regretful that I haven’t tried this sooner.   Continue reading

Grilled Italian Eggplant Rolls

IMG_8285Gorgeous eggplant is popping up all over around here on the farms.  And if you’ve got some finicky eggplant folks blessing your home i feel your pain this recipe just may do the trick and convert them over to the dark purple side. Continue reading