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: Roasted Cabbage with Spicy Basil Dressing
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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. …
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Recipe: Smacked Cucumber Salad
This recipe has been on absolute repeat this summer – so much so, that I think it’s safe to say that I’m addicted. I’ve been eating this with dumplings or as a side to simply …
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Recipe: Homemade Watermelon Water
Well friends, watermelon season is once again upon us, and I couldn’t be happier! I bought my first one at Trader Joe’s a couple of weeks ago, and have had a watermelon in the fridge …
Claire Aucella 