Carrot Cake Granola {Leftovers Club}
If you’ve been wondering why I never shared the recipe for the delicious carrot cake granola I served as the...
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Syria: Ma’amoul
Ma’amoul are semolina shortbread cookies popular across the Middle East. They are filled with either dates or nuts – commonly...
An Unbelievable 10 Years in Washington D.C.
It’s damn near impossible for me to believe that today marks my 10 year anniversary in Washington D.C. On the...
This is What’s Up Doc: Vegan Carrot Soup with Toasted Chickpeas and Tahini Crema
I am definitely a sucker for soup with fancy condiments. In fact, writing this post just reminded me that it’s...
Thai Green Curry Turkey and Zucchini Meatloaf
After two months with no migraines, I’ve now had four this week. I don’t know what it’s about, but it’s really getting old! After the race last weekend, I decided...
Throwback Thursday! Posts You Should Read This Week
It’s a reality that all us bloggers struggle with: we pour our heart and soul into each post, taking the time to plan, photograph and carefully craft something that our...
Maple Walnut Scotch Eggs
They say the best things in life are free. If I really believe that, I probably got some ‘splainin to do to Courtney as to why so many boxes show...
Crunchy Chicken Plantain Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
The Cherry Blossom 10-Miler yesterday went better than expected. Of the three years I’ve run the course (2011, 2012, 2014), yesterday was the slowest I’ve ever run it (1:26:26, an...
Sunday Funday, Foodie Edition
Although I love all things food, you may have noticed I rarely write restaurant reviews. That’s because, well, I don’t really like to. You will see the occasional exception when...
30 Days Post Whole30
As most of you know, I did a Whole30 during the month of February. While the program certainly has short-term perks (i.e. weight loss), it was the longer term effects...
Homemade Fig Newtons {Leftovers Club!}
When I was little, I would have felt a bit ripped off if you offered me a cookie and then handed me a Fig Newton. There were enough Oreos and...
Deconstructed Cabbage Rolls {Paleo, Gluten-Free, Whole30}
This has been one of those weeks that has just felt endless. Murphy’s Law has been out in full force. Between bad weather and bad juju I’ve been asking “is...
Grain-Free Paleo Pumpkin Porridge
Seriously, D.C., what is going on!? It is now the end of March and it feels like WINTER IS COMING! While I find the flakes that fall around Christmas time ...
Bacon Chive Waffle Sliders with Pulled Pork, Bacon and Maple Mayonnaise {Paleo and Gluten-Free}
Happy Waffle Day! Yes, there is a designated holiday for every food imaginable. Waffle day began in Sweden due to confusion between the Swedish words Vårfrudagen and Våffeldagen. The former,...
Spaghetti Squash Crusted Quiche with Ground Pork, Caramelized Onion, Apple and Sage
Yesterday was the first day of Spring, but I’m still loving this hearty casserole that has the flavor of Fall. With squash, apple, onion, pork and sage, it almost reminds me...
Takeout Tuesday: Corn Beef and Cabbage Edition
Remember how I was just saying that I’d never had a real, traditional Reuben? Well, last night’s Takeout Tuesday took care of that problem! In the spirit of St. Paddy’s...