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Peas and Crayons

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Let me paint you a picture... As I'm writing this I'm munching on a few slices of super-wicked-spicy habanero cheddar and, like the rebel I am, balancing a rather unstable mug of iced coffee on my...

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WIAW #121

Happy What I Ate Wednesday! New to the blog/party? [click here] for more info on our weekly shenanigans! Here's what I ate... last Wednesday! Between drooling over everyone's WIAW blog posts and...

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Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits

Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits [makes 6-7 large biscuits] what's in them? 2 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2-1 teaspoon of salt [I've been hooked on using pink salt...

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Coconut Shrimp Alfredo

I meant to add this to Thursday's saucy post, but it was already quite lengthy as it is and I didn't want to overwhelm you. Yes I'm aware of how that sounds... I'll let you be the one to crack...

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Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce [two ways!]

Hello ridiculously overdue recipe post! So nice of you to join us =) If we were to play the word association game right now, and you were to so boldly toss out the words "Alfredo Sauce," my first...

May 9, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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What I Ate Wednesday Link Party #120

Hookay so here's the deal. For the past few years I've tried to keep my WIAW posts as short and sweet as possible so you kids don't have to scroll your faces off reading my post and visiting all...

May 8, 2013 Like

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Taco Salad Your Face Off! [or something like that]

Happy Cinco de Mayo! *cue confetti, streamers, and buckets of margaritas* Chances are you are [A] reading this wasted from your hellophone while wearing a giant sombrero or [B] at home trying to...

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Search Engine Shenanigans [part III]

Let's face it. The internet is a terrifying, yet hilarious, place. Whether you're searching for a mouthwatering cheesecake recipe or looking for a silly photo of your favorite celebrity, you run...

May 3, 2013 Like

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What I Ate Wednesday #119

[breakfast] multi-grain trader joe o's mixed with honey nut cheerios, a whole sliced banana, and my go-to cereal milk of so delicious unsweetened coconut milk as well as an unphotographed cup of...

May 1, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Sweet Potato Nachos

These orange beauties are what happens when you combine the flavor fiesta of Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with the ingenuity of good old fashioned Irish Nachos. Translation? They're insanely...

Apr 30, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Creamy Curry Broccoli and Cheese Soup

A few years ago I went off the deep end with curry powder. I put that stuff on everything. And I mean ev.er.y.thing! I sprinkled it in sauces/stir fries/pasta and even snuck it into my zesty fridge...

Apr 29, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipes [aka things to eat while you pound margaritas]

Um... sooooo..... if I'm not allowed to have a margarita [or ten] this year, then you guys are going to have to step it up and drink a few for me, okay? It's tragic enough that I had to behave on...

Apr 25, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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What I Ate Wednesday #118 [experimenting with mini-meals]

I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for the love and support these past two weeks. The virtual hugs were definitely needed and oh-so appreciated. Thanks for being my rock through all this

Apr 24, 2013 Like

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Bestowed Box GIVEAWAY!

Alright, alright.... I have GOT to hand it to these guys. Bestowed rocked my world. I've drastically cut down on the amount of product reviews I'll partake in. So much, in fact, that I rarely do...

Apr 22, 2013 Like

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PS: We're Having a...

Paul is officially outnumbered =)

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What I Ate Wednesday #117

Morning loves! I'm still not quite feeling up to blogging today [I explained it a little in yesterday's post] but didn't want to leave you hanging without a link party. I'll be back in blogging...

Apr 17, 2013 Like

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a few words

I'm writing this post with tears in my eyes, so let's go ahead and blame any typos or grammatical atrocities on that. Plainly put: this sucks. My heart hurts for Boston and for humanity as a whole....

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Garlicky Kale Salad with Smoky Chipotle Dressing

Whole Food's Vegan Garlic-Massaged Kale Salad... It's a bit heavenly. It's also really hard to get off your mind once you get it in your head that you HAVE to have it. And with my pasta salad...

Apr 11, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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What I Ate Wednesday #116

Can we just pretend I wrote a real post today? My heart's not quite in it since Bullet the Ferret got home from the vet yesterday afternoon. There are few things in this world I hate more...

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Volcano Roll

When I first started my sushi-making adventures years ago, I had a mission: Recreate the elusive Volcano Roll from my favorite sushi joint. The very roll that could simultaneously cool my palate...

Apr 8, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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[Fun with Alliteration] Restaurant Recreation Recap

There's something to be said for military life. I think the first world that comes to mind is "CRAZY" followed quickly by "MOVE!" Up until recently, the pilot and I were literally moving twice a...

Apr 4, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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WIAW #115

Happy What I Ate Wednesday! I'm going to attempt to keep this short and sweet so I can spend some time writing up a few new recipe posts for you crazy kids! Haha we'll see how that goes -- every...

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Spicy Salsa Verde

Spicy Salsa Verde [yields one cup of gorgeous green salsa] what's in it? 7 ping pong ball sized tomatillos, husk removed 2 cloves of fresh garlic 1 + 1/2 whole jalapenos, stem removed [med-large...

Mar 31, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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tortellini pasta salad

Despite the fact that a good number of us are still relying on our heater for warmth, it's SPRING, glorious spring! I've always wished that the first day of this much-awaited season fell on April...

Mar 29, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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A Very Snack-y What I Ate Wednesday [WIAW #114]

Morning loves! Happy What I Ate Wednesday! My day of eats this week is a prime example of the snack-a-thons that ensue when my darling little chickpea decides to make me feel like crap all day....

Mar 27, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Shortcut Spanakopita

Ahhhh spinach... I love it so! Lately my spinach cravings have been in the form of creamy, flaky Spanakopita. It's readily available in most grocery store freezer aisles, but have you ever read the...

Mar 25, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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5 (more!) Ways to Eat a Baked Potato for Dinner

Recently, Ariel Knutson of Buzzfeed wrote a fabulous little round-up of 23 Amazing Ways to Eat a Baked Potato for Dinner. I was beyond honored to be featured on it and squeal like a schoolgirl...

Mar 21, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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What I Ate Wednesday #113

Happy What I Ate Wednesday! New to the blog? Here's what we're up to today: WIAW info I think it's safe to say I've been getting my greens like a BOSS lately. [breakfast] honey nut cheerios with a...

Mar 20, 2013 Like

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the post where I tell you to marinate your balls

Forgive me. I can't help myself sometimes =) This deserves it's own post... but then again doesn't really... so in an effort to save your from reading a bazillion-word post this Monday morning...

Mar 18, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Peas and Crayons

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

WIAW #121

Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits

Coconut Shrimp Alfredo

Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce [two ways!]

What I Ate Wednesday Link Party #120

Taco Salad Your Face Off! [or something like that]

Search Engine Shenanigans [part III]

What I Ate Wednesday #119

Sweet Potato Nachos

Creamy Curry Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipes [aka things to eat while you pound margaritas]

What I Ate Wednesday #118 [experimenting with mini-meals]

Bestowed Box GIVEAWAY!

PS: We're Having a...

What I Ate Wednesday #117

a few words

Garlicky Kale Salad with Smoky Chipotle Dressing

What I Ate Wednesday #116

Volcano Roll

[Fun with Alliteration] Restaurant Recreation Recap

WIAW #115

Spicy Salsa Verde

tortellini pasta salad

A Very Snack-y What I Ate Wednesday [WIAW #114]

Shortcut Spanakopita

5 (more!) Ways to Eat a Baked Potato for Dinner

What I Ate Wednesday #113

the post where I tell you to marinate your balls

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