June 2015 – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Jamaican Style Greens (Swiss Chard with Bacon)

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When I got another bunch of Swiss chard in my CSA bag this week, I summoned all my willpower and refrained from making one of my all time favorites again and decided to seek out another delicious way to prepare the chard. When I came across these Jamaican style greens, I thought...

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Zucchini Noodles with Sweet Italian Sausage, Mussels and Cherry Tomatoes

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This is one of those recipes I looked at and said “yeah right.” It just didn’t seem possible that it could be as good as it looked in the photos. First of all, I have a tumultuous history with spiralizers. As in, the last one I used ended up in...

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A Simple Picnic Treat: Rye Crostini with Fresh Radishes & Avocado Mash

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I have so many awesome recipes to share with you, but sadly one of the numerous broken things in the Johannasphere is my camera. Well, the camera seems to be alright, but I can’t attach it to my computer to upload photos. I’ve ordered a card reader, but for the...

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Paleo Waffles with Strawberry Chia Jam & Coconut Whipped Cream

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So, I had an embarrassing moment this morning when I got to spin class wearing the exact same outfit (a very brightly colored cut off Superman shirt, nonetheless) I wore to boot camp last night, only to find myself next to the very same girl. Seriously, who would have thought that someone...

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The Science Behind Asparagus Pee + Asparagus & Sweet Potato Soup with Bacon and Poached Egg

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You know those revelations that just totally rock your world and skew your entire perspective of the universe? Like when we learned the world wasn’t flat, the tooth fairy wasn’t real and that planting a Skittle in the garden doesn’t grow a package of Skittles anymore if you don’t live...

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Third Time’s the Charm: Paleo Banana Walnut Muffins {Leftovers Club}

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Remember last month, when I told you about how I had to make a second batch of Leftovers Club treats at the last minute because I didn’t like how the first batch turned out? Well, this time I’ve got even myself beat. It took me not one, not two, but three...

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Ugly But Delicious: Flourless Double Dark Chocolate Avocado Cookies

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Have you ever made something that you intended to share with a group and had it come out so unpresentable that you decided to hold off, but then when you tasted it discovered that it’s actually really delicious and you’re kind of glad you didn’t have to share it anyways?...

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Month: June 2015