Well friends, we’ve entered the time of year where zucchinis are coming out of the garden by the armload and we need to get creative in new ways of eating it. I personally love zucchini, …
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Recipes, Food Stories, Adventures, and Other Musings
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Recipe: Zucchini Fries
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Product Review: Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
I’ve been wanting to write up this product review for a while now, but life’s been a bit busy, you know? Either way, I finally found some time to write about my new favorite ranch …
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Product Review: Costco’s New Mango Smoothie (Food Court)
Earlier last week, I received an urgent text message from my boyfriend, Chris, regarding the Costco Food Court Berry Smoothie, and how it was no more. Instead, it had been completely replaced by this new …
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Product Review: Trader Joe’s Goat Milk Yogurt
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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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 …
