I’ve seen this item on the shelves of the dairy case during my last couple of visits, and each time before I was honestly skeptical about purchasing it. Something about seeing it there for the …
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Recipes, Food Stories, Adventures, and Other Musings
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Product Review: Trader Joe’s Goat Milk Yogurt
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Bakersfield City Guides: For Beautiful Hiking Trails and Access to Nature, Head to Wind Wolves Preserve
As a Bakersfield native for now 6 (!) years, I’m used to driving a couple of hours in any direction for a good adventure. Hikes up in the Sierras are a two hour drive north …
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Recipe: Roasted Cabbage with Spicy Basil Dressing
I whipped up this recipe for a quick lunch today, having bought a purple cabbage that was languishing in my fridge that I finally roasted up for meal prep. I felt like the roasted cabbage …
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Recipe: Tulsi (Holy Basil) and Chamomile Tea
I was gifted this tea from my friend Mary Jean over at Fortitude Farms here in Bakersfield, and I’ve been truly enjoying this herbal tea blend as my afternoon pick-me-up in the office. This tea …
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Recipe: Bok Choy and Tofu Soup
We’ve been having a big season for greens in our garden this winter, and they have all been loving the rain that California has been getting this year. We always grow bok choy in our …
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Recipe: Swiss Chard Chips
Welcome to my new favorite way to eat Swiss chard. Seriously, these Swiss chard chips are truly addicting – crunchy, oily, salty, umami, and full of all the beautiful nutrients that chard has to offer. …
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Recipe: Skillet Apples
Chris and I bought a bag of apples at the Farmer’s Market over the weekend, we couldn’t resist the price ($3 for a big bunch of seconds!). We’re both apple fiends, so I was sad …
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Recipe: Fennel Citrus Compound Butter
Every year, my sister gives me a couple fun tins of fish for Christmas. They’re always different brands and they’re always fun to try, and they make a perfect little after work snack throughout January. …
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You Really Should Be Adding Grated Parmesan Cheese to Your Salads
I’ve been doing this trick for the past year or so, and I have to say – it’s my favorite way to take a salad from Good to Great. Adding a nice handful of finely …
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Product Review: Trader Joe’s Kohlrabi Vegetable Pasta
Behold, another healthy-veggie-carb replacement has appeared in the hallowed halls of Trader Joe’s! Chris spotted this on our latest TJ’s run over the weekend, so of course we had to pick up a bag and …