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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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The Cabin Door.

Various Other Ramblings

My favorite sound to wake up to is the distinct swing of the door that signals the start of a day at camp. I’ve known that sound for as long as I can remember. The eternally creaky hinge, and the fact that try as you might the door always seems...

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Waste Not, Want Not: Pickled Watermelon Rinds

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

“She’s eating watermelon rinds?!” You may be thinking I’m taking my “waste not” attitude to a whole new level… but actually, they’re delicious! I’d never heard of pickled watermelon rinds until last week, but when I saw this Huffington Post article on watermelon pickling the same week I planned to...

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Baking Fails and My Week of Pie (Watermelon Cream Pie)

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

In cooking, accidentally adding an extra stick of butter is pretty consistently a delicious mistake. In baking? Well, it turns out that’s not the case. Ridiculous that any hobby should be so precise if you ask me… but let’s take a couple of steps back. Last time we chatted, I talked...

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Second Annual Bourbon & Pie in July Featuring Tahini Mousse Pie with Halva

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

My Saturday involved four parties, three outfit changes and two showers, clearly a sign that the dog days of summer are upon us. The tastiest party of the day was the second annual Bourbon & Pie in July, hosted by our good friends Holly and Jason. I go to an average of...

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Vegan Golden Milk Overnight Oats {featuring turmeric, ginger, cardamom and honey}

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I’ve been on an overnight oats kick lately. When it’s 90 degrees and humid and your air conditioning unit has decided to completely die, it’s hard to want something warm in the morning. Note to self: chill coffee for tomorrow morning. There are a thousand ways to make overnight oats,...

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A Lesson on Fixing a Chain and Kindness

Burning off the Bacon

I realize I haven’t given you an update on my two wheeled adventures since getting my new bike in May. It has totally changed my commute, and I’ve only taken the metro once since I got my bike six weeks ago. As a means of getting from point A to...

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