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: Cranberry Orange Relish
Welcome to my Mom’s classic Cranberry Orange Relish, the recipe that graces our family’s holiday table at Thanksgiving every year, and a recipe that has shockingly not made it to the blog until just now …
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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: Corn Butter
I saw this recipe on Instagram, and immediately went home to make it. Conveniently, I had corn, butter, and salt ready for action – and that’s all the ingredients I needed to get me to …
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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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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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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 …
Claire Aucella 