August 2016 – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Easy Homemade Fudgsicles… with Avocado! (Vegan, Paleo)

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

This post probably should have been called “unflattering pictures of my friends eating fudgsicles, but I was worried no one would read it if I called it that. Or that all the wrong people would read it. I’m not sure what’s worse. Okay, that was kind of mean. Here’s a...

Johanna

Like

Comment

Weekend Recap & a Tri Training Update

Burning off the Bacon

With our race just three weeks a way (!?), this weekend was pretty much dedicated entirely to training. Well, training and beer (i.e. carb loading!). Saturday we planned to set out early to beat the heat. Unfortunately, Courtney’s bike had a flat and the bike shop doesn’t open until 10:00am,...

Johanna

Like

Comment

Summer on a Cone: Sweet Corn Ice Cream Swirled with Homemade Blackberry Jam

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

So remember how I told you that in my lament over my bestsummerever coming to an end, I impulsively bought an ice cream maker? Well, I’ve kept my pledge to make at least one frozen dessert each week. Actually, I’ve made five in the two weeks since I told you that… but...

Johanna

Like

Comment

A Very Special Takeout Tuesday: Food For Life

I can’t believe that the Takeout Tuesday tradition has lasted three years now! While I haven’t shared one in a while out of fear that you were sick of seeing my takeout and photos of us playing the same game, we’ve consistently gotten together at least every couple of months to...

Johanna

Like 1

2 Comments

Coconut Crusted Chicken Fingers with Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Ever get a craving for chicken McNuggets? No? Mmm, yeah… me either. Technically speaking it was a craving for honey dipping sauce that actually sparked the making of this recipe. When I was a kid, my Happy Meal go-tos were a cheeseburger or McNuggets. Now I find nothing less appealing than...

Johanna

Like

Comment

Bringing the Piazza to D.C.: Kahlúa Fudge Swirl

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I was sad to see the Piazza in Keene closed, as that little corner ice cream shop was a huge part of my childhood. It may sound strange to call an ice cream parlor a huge part of your childhood, but from the time Piazza opened its window in the spring until...

Johanna

Like

Comment

Paleo Veggie Noodle Turkey Lasagna

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I’m not so sure what to call this dish. It was born out of my Hungry Harvest box, that’s for sure. I guess it’s one part lasagna, one part pastelón, one part veggie casserole… while incorporating turkey chili. Regardless, it’s one part healthy, one part delicious, and a lot of parts...

Johanna

Like

Comment

Summertime Sadness and Coconut Chia Seed Popsicles {Paleo, Vegan}

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

This summer has gone way too fast, and I don’t like it one bit! This was supposed to be the.most.epic.summer.of.adventure.ever… and it was! Between April and June, I went to Atlanta, Nashville, Indianapolis and Savannah, and that doesn’t even include all the trips for work. In June, I celebrated my 30th...

Johanna

Like

1 Comment

Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Cake with Candied Pistachios.

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Zucchini is in season all summer. You’ll find it fresh at your farmers market’s, at your local grocer, in your CSA. Luckily, there are innumerable ways to use it. Sub it for noodles (zoodles!), stuff it like enchiladas, grate it for patties, or throw it in your muffins... but it’s also surprisingly good...

Johanna

Like

Comment

Vacation Routines: Silver Lake Meals & Workouts

Wherever I go, I find a routine that usually involves cooking and always involves exercise. Camp is no exception. Meals at Silver Lake are meant to be simple. A spread that can be prepared for a crowd with minimal amenities and served family style. Often, they don’t even involve a recipe....

Johanna

Like

Comment

Month: August 2016