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New [Fail] Years

Fails.  My year’s had a lot of them.  So.  Many.  Fails. It happens every year:  a new one begins and you’re all doped up on energy and goals and optimism.  But we all know very well by now that it...

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On Reflecting

Dear 2013, It’s that time of year, again.  You’ve been great.  You gave us 17 days without a federal government, a Red Sox World Series Championship, and Orlando Bloom dodging arrows and spitting game...

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Oat Waffles

Hey ya’ll. Lace cookies.  Have you heard of them?  Apparently they are the daintiest and most delicate cookies out there.  But they have holes in them.  What’s up with that?  I’m pretty sure lace...

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Sorry, Promise.

GUYS.   I haven’t forgotten about you, promise. Okay, maybe I did for like…  A WEEK.  Maybe two.  Or three.  Okay fine, three.  But I’m like super duper sorry. I’m not going to blame it on work, or on...

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Raspberry Lime Polenta Muffins

I get so very thinky in the wintertime. The world slows as the snow falls and suddenly, my mind has the time and space to race wildly.  My brain doesn’t shut off and my thoughts…  Well, they’re just...

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Roasted Chickpeas with Rosemary and Olive Oil

I’m back again. Miss me?  Here’s what’s up. 1.  Obama delivered the State of the Union address last week.  He spoke of economic inequality, women’s rights, veterans, and healthcare.  I just wished he...

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Nobska Farms

Do you know how many types of hot peppers exist in the world?  Like, a gazillion.  A gazillion hot chili peppers exist in this world.  And I’m storing about twenty or so in my basement fridge like a...

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Spicy Broccoli & Coconut Milk Soup

February. February has done me some good.  January can be such a rush because with a new year comes so many expectations that never quite hit their mark.  But in February, things feel just a bit...

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Chocolate Cake Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

If you happen to drop by this morning, I hope you are craving chocolate. Oh, I forgot…  Doughnuts, too. If you are, feel free to knock on my door and kick off your shoes so long as your feet don’t...

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Spicy Garlic Breaded Potato Wedges

It’s time to carbo-load. When I was little there were only two foods I would eat:  spaghetti and chicken fingers.  When out to dinner, my parents would beg me to order something else.  I’d refuse.  I...

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Cocoa Vanilla Bean Pomegranate Waffles

Snow days. I love those mornings.  Don’t you? Starting a day with a quick gaze out the window, only to see a beautiful layer of fresh snow defines a New England childhood.  Those kind of moments...

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I hope you like pancakes

Let’s talk pancakes, shall we?  After all, today is National Pancake Day… You’ve already seen about a gazillion trillion pancake recipes on this blog.  And guess what, ya’ll?  Expect more. This leads...

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to keep your minds at ease…

I am still alive. If you think I’ve been slacking, that would be absolutely true. But if you’re insanely discontent with my lack of blogging… Visit my photography blog.  Because photos are cool.  Just...

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Vanilla, Honey & Cardamom Sweet Bread

So for the last two weeks I’ve been very sick. Like, I-think-I-may-have-had-pneumonia-sick.  So the story here is that I’ve been a vegetarian for about a year and a half, yet it amazes me how often I...

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Spicy BBQ Sweet Potato Waffles

Don’t freak out. I know, you must think I’m an incredibly disturbed human being to put barbecue sauce in waffles.  But these aren’t regular waffles.  These are sweet potato waffles. Spicy sweet potato...

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Curried Pumpkin & Spicy Green Lentil Soup

Sleeping. Every health magazine says it’s good for you.  But apparently sleep cleans your brain, too.  Think of it this way:  The brain is an aquarium and if your fish tank isn’t clean your brain cells...

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Banana Buttermilk Doughnuts with Nutella

Dear life, Sometimes you can be ugly and stupid and mean and hard, testing my patience with crazy drivers and very rude people.  Sometimes you encourage me to complain about doing something while I’m...

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life lately

I’ve been thinking a lot about life, lately.  About why and in what ways I take it too seriously.  About why and in what ways I settle.  About how and in what ways I can find more joy.  About how and...

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Salmon Tostadas

So many of the memories and milestones I’ve experienced have happened around a plate of freshly grilled salmon. It began when I was young.  My father would bring home a pound from the store and cook it...

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie

Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. It rains when you forget your umbrella.  A recipe you’ve been dying to try is disgusting.  A relocation turns into another year living at home.  Trends...

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