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2012 in review...on beyond the flavor

Looking at my list of Bella Eats posts from 2012, it saddens me to see only thirteen. 13! And only nine of those contain recipes. Typically, at this time of year, I do a nice little re-cap post...

Jan 1, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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we went to spain!

Hi, friends! Since the last time I checked in here at Bella Eats, Brian and I traveled to Spain. It was the most amazing trip, our honeymoon 6.5 years post-wedding, and we still can't quite believe...

Dec 5, 2012 Like

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fresh fig tart with lemon cream

Figs. Quite possibly the most beautiful edible fruit in existence. They are at their peak in Charlottesville, and I can't get enough of the soft globes that are actually inverted flowers (Did you...

Sep 19, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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lemon olive oil cake with apricots and rosemary

Brian and I have spent a total of maybe thirty nights apart since we were married six and a half years ago. We’ve racked up seventeen of those nights in the last seven months, since the beginning...

Jul 25, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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fresh tomato pasta

In terms of food, I do believe this is my favorite time of year. Summer. Aside from the two outdoor weddings photographed on 100+ degree days, she's been treating me well. Our local market is...

Jul 13, 2012 Like

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double chocolate cake, raspberry filling, vanilla meringue buttercream (oh my!)

March 5, 2012. That is the original date on this post, the date that I thought I would be sharing this cake with you. Three days after my honey's birthday, one hundred and four days ago. Bella Eats...

Jun 19, 2012 Like

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saying hello, oysters, and beyond the flavor goodness

Hello friends! I just wanted to say hi, that I miss you all, and that I will try to be better about getting recipes up on Bella Eats a little more frequently! Life has been amazing....and busy....

Apr 19, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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blackened pork chops with red gravy + creamy cheddar polenta

We've felt like spring in Virginia since, oh, February 1st. Despite the incredible temperatures, it was just last week that suddenly, happily, grilling season hit me hard. I'm not sure if it was...

Mar 26, 2012 Like

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introducing...bey ond the flavor

Hello! Hi. Remember me? I've been busy. I promise, there are a few recipes queued up for you here at Bella Eats and it is my goal to post them this week. But first, I am so excited to share a...

Mar 19, 2012 Like

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raspberry lemonade cupcakes

On Monday I had the opportunity to bake alongside a professional baker. A real, owns-her-own-shop, specializes-in-sweets, baker. Tara, of Sweethaus in Charlottesville, invited me to be a guest...

Feb 9, 2012 Like

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pasta with portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, + chèvre

Goodness, I am not doing so well in the beauty department with the recipes Ive shared in 2012. But again, this one is worth trying even with the overall brownness of the dish. It is relatively...

Jan 26, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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galatoires!

You guys...while in New Orleans, I had one of the best culinary experiences of my life. Read all about it here!!! My five days in NOLA left me so inspired. Unfortunately it has been a busy week...

Jan 24, 2012 Like

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heading to NOLA!

Tomorrow Brian and I are heading to New Orleans with friends! Second only to Charlottesville, NOLA is our favorite city and we are so excited to be heading back for a few days. In the spirit of the...

Jan 12, 2012 Like

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curried cauliflower + chickpea stew

I know what youre thinking...this isnt a very exciting way to kick off 2012. A mash-up of cauliflower, tomatoes + chickpeas served over rice...whats the big deal? The deal is, I have consumed this...

Jan 11, 2012 Like

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12 favorites from 2011

Happy New Year, friends! While I am excited for all that 2012 has in store, 2011 contained some of my favorite recipes and images Ive ever shared here on Bella Eats. ive got a little recap of the...

Jan 3, 2012 Like

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black forest chocolate cookies + an old favorite

Happy holidays, friends! Wow, they sure snuck up quickly this year. Brian and I are staying home in Charlottesville after having traveled to see family in Florida for Thanksgiving, and I truly...

Dec 22, 2011 Like

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spicy cheese straws

I love finding quick, delicious, impressive snacks to make on a whim. It can be dangerous, sure, to have an arsenal of last minute recipes from which to choose whenever the mood strikes you for a...

Dec 15, 2011 Like

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potato, red onion + blue cheese tart

Gosh, I seem to have been in some kind of post-Thanksgiving funk these past 2 weeks! There was that big push to get recipes out to you before the holiday, and then I stopped cooking. Seriously, I...

Dec 12, 2011 Like

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leftover bird + orzo soup

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! I hope you are all enjoying a leisurely morning of coffee and cooking with loved ones. We are about to embark on our meal prep, after a bit of time invested last night....

Nov 24, 2011 Like

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pear, ricotta + honey tart

I have been a little obsessed with ricotta cheesecake lately. Ive made it several times, trying out a few different recipes, tweaking as I go. Ive landed on one that I love but cannot seem to get a...

Nov 20, 2011 Like

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swiss chard + shitake mushroom casserole

Amidst the turkey, sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, stuffing, and rolls, the color green is often lost on the Thanksgiving table. I love this casserole as a hearty alternative to turkey for...

Nov 19, 2011 Like

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sweet potato bread pudding

And here it is friends: recipe number 2 of 5 in 5 days...my very favorite sweet potato recipe yet. Oh. Yes. Its no secret around here that I like bread pudding. There are already two variations...

Nov 18, 2011 Like

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butternut squash risotto

Thanksgiving is just one week away. One week! So shocking. I have a list of recipes queued up and ready for you all, all dishes that would accompany a roasted turkey beautifully. In order to get...

Nov 17, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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sweet potato biscuits

I have had this post queued up and ready to go for the last two weeks. Two. Weeks. The problem is, two weeks these days feels more like two hours. Time is flying faster than Harry Potter chasing...

Nov 10, 2011 Like

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three years! and pumpkin cupcakes

Three years ago today I started Bella Eats. This little site was much different then, dedicated to a healthy diet and my progress in training for a 10-mile race. Today I bring you cupcakes. My, how...

Oct 31, 2011 Like

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caramel apples

Caramel apples. The perfect Fall treat, bringing to mind images of carnivals and festivals and Halloween parties. Ive made a few variations of candied apples in the past but this version is by far...

Oct 28, 2011 Like

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torta di mele | apple tart

My goodness...I should not have underestimated the powers of a beautiful salad! Thank you all for your sweet comments and enthusiasm. I wont lie, I fully expected to receive a whopping 2 comments...

Oct 14, 2011 Like

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autumn salad with apples, blue cheese, + candied walnuts

And this, friends, would be an example of an AHubb meal. Or, an AHubb meal following a couple of weeks of BHubb meals, multiple food-centered editorial assignments, and a day-long photoshoot...

Oct 13, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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orecchiette carbonara

We have a special category for certain types of meals in our house: BHubb meals. As in, thats a BHubb dinner, which tranlates to thats the kind of dish that makes Brian, aka BHubb, a happy man....

Sep 28, 2011 Like

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2012 in review...on beyond the flavor

we went to spain!

fresh fig tart with lemon cream

lemon olive oil cake with apricots and rosemary

fresh tomato pasta

double chocolate cake, raspberry filling, vanilla meringue buttercream (oh my!)

saying hello, oysters, and beyond the flavor goodness

blackened pork chops with red gravy + creamy cheddar polenta

introducing...bey ond the flavor

raspberry lemonade cupcakes

pasta with portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, + chèvre

galatoires!

heading to NOLA!

curried cauliflower + chickpea stew

12 favorites from 2011

black forest chocolate cookies + an old favorite

spicy cheese straws

potato, red onion + blue cheese tart

leftover bird + orzo soup

pear, ricotta + honey tart

swiss chard + shitake mushroom casserole

sweet potato bread pudding

butternut squash risotto

sweet potato biscuits

three years! and pumpkin cupcakes

caramel apples

torta di mele | apple tart

autumn salad with apples, blue cheese, + candied walnuts

orecchiette carbonara

apple dapple cake, and some food photography tips

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