August 2013 – Page 2 – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Cartagena: History, Mojitos and New Friends

Travel

Despite a late evening, we wake up early, pleased to see that the overnight rain has made the heat and humidity recede. It’s still lightly drizzling, but that makes for perfect conditions for our self-guided walking tour of the Old City. It does look different during the day… much less...

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We Have Safely Arrived in Colombia, the Country

Travel

We landed in Cartagena around 10:30 after a quick hop over from Panema. Customs delayed us just long enough that Nate serendipitously arrived at our exit right as we did, despite his flight being delayed over an hour. I was not questioned about my American contraband: three Four Lokos and...

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Celebrating the Colors of Summer: Pineapple and Cashew Quinoa Bowl with Tofu

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

This afternoon we set off for Columbia, the country. But before we go, I wanted to bring one more recipe! I’m sure many of you will be relieved to see that a) it’s not breakfast and b) it doesn’t involve protein powder! What it does involve is lots of vibrant colors and...

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High Protein Blueberry Muffins

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Yes, I am aware that nearly every recipe I’ve shared with you over the last two weeks has been a breakfast recipe. That’s because breakfast is the best meal of the day, obviously. Sorry I’m not sorry. Even though these muffins look a bit like a wrinkly old man, I...

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Takeout Tuesday, July Edition: Toki Underground

Adventures of a Wannabe Foodie

Earlier this month I started what I’ve decided is going to be a monthly tradition: Takeout Tuesday. It’s genius, really. So often when you eat out in D.C. you spend twice as much on drinks as you do food. And with a big group you often wait quite some time...

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Monday Morning Meeting: Soaking Up Summer, Beer and Cheese

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

My pants are tight, which always means it was a good weekend. And it really was a lovely summer weekend. Friday night, I spent on Laura’s roof top enjoying Prosecco and girl talk and eating an entire wheel of cheese. (BAXTER!!!) Saturday, we hosted the end of the year BBQ...

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Peanut Butter and Fluff Protein Pancakes

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I’m 27, and I’m eating a Fluffernutter. For Breakfast. And it’s good for me. Is this real life, or is this a flashback to the fantasies of nine-year-old Jo? Well, Yogi Bear is no where to be seen and I’m not using dial-up, so it must me the former. These...

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Banana Nutella Swirl Mini Muffins

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

This one was a request from the husband… no, not Courtney (as evidenced by the fact that it’s not chocolate chip cookie cake, the only thing he seems to request). This was a request from the work husband. “You should make Nutella Swirl Muffins, just sayin'” he suggested casually, in...

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Overnight Chia Oats with Almond Butter and Fresh Berries

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

These oats are so pretty to look at that I started putting this post together last night and decided to make a batch for this morning. Which I am eating as I type. I did this while so full from Thai-Xing that I literally had difficulty breathing, let alone thinking...

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Month: August 2013