There are few things better than mashed potatoes in life, but sometimes I’m in the mood for something lighter. While I’m usually not a fan of lighter cauliflower substitutes for actual carbs (cauliflower rice – …
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Recipe: Mashed Cauliflower
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Recipe: A Delightful Fall Salad
I made this salad last night to go along with one of our many Trader Joe’s pumpkin products (specifically, the samosas!), and it’s been on repeat for lunches ever since. This salad features romaine as …
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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: 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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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 …
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I Made Kumquat Marmalade from Epicurious
Linzer cookies are always in the rotation of my annual cookie box, and I like to go a little extra every year by making my own jams for the filling (it’s too much, I know …
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Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin with Preserved Lemon and Basil Dressing
Well friends, it’s officially my favorite time of year – deep fall, the calm before the storm of the holiday season. Pumpkins and persimmons abound at the farmer’s market, greens taking off in the winter …
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Recipe: Roasted Eggplant with Olives and Peppers
Before we get to this recipe, I want to share a story about my eggplant plant. I’ve had this plant now for at least three years, living in its little red pot outside my door, …
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Super Easy Preservation Method: Freezing Cherry Tomatoes for the Future
If you’re an avid gardener like me, you may find yourself in a similar situation as I do this time of year – we grew way too many tomatoes, and I’m tired of making sauce. …
Claire Aucella 