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...
Monday Morning Meeting: Birthday Weekend!
During a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts earlier last week, I learned that the stars, or the National Doughnut Association, or whatever particular higher being you believe in were clearly on...
How I’m Coping Without Godiva: Raw Vegan Carrot Cake Truffles
During a recent trip to Godiva to get my monthly free truffle, the gentleman behind the counter alerted me that the perk was soon to be no more. “It’s too...
Attempt 197 to Break the Breakfast Rut: Vegan Tofu Scramble
I’m in a serious breakfast rut. Not the kind of breakfast rut you’re in when you buy a box of cereal at Costco and then have to eat the same...
A Well-Rounded Lunch Box: Quinoa and Turkey Meatballs with Tahini Sauce
As many of you know, I’m a big advocate of brown baggin’ it for lunch. The downside is that I often eat at my desk and forgo a lunch break,...
Monday Morning Meeting: Reunions and Summer Fun
We started our weekend early this week, with a classic Low Country Boil thanks to Annika and TAB. Seriously, what’s better than digging into this great big pile of shrimp,...
Cajun Shrimp & Kielbasa Dirty “Rice”
My favorite thing to do when I visit a city is to try all of their local specialties. When said city is New Orleans, that desire is of course quickly...
One of my Favorite Predicaments and Avocado Tofu Salad Spring Rolls
The other day I found myself in one of my favorite predicaments. The type that involves a bag of avocados quickly getting too ripe. Distraught by the possibility of letting even...
Raw Carrot Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
This recipe comes from a blog I discovered recently, This Rasome Vegan Life. Even if you’re not a vegan or raw foodie, you really should check it out. Em...
Monday Morning Meeting: Memorial Day Edition!
Happy Memorial Day from the ATL! Yes, travel is my excuse for not having written any of the bajillion posts I have, just waiting to be shared with you. And...
A Very Special Guest Post: Crispy Buffalo Quinoa Bite Salad
Today, we have an extra special treat for you! This handsome guy (also known as The Cleaner of the Messy Kitchen) is going to tell you all about the...
What I’ve Been Holding Out on You: Indian Curried Chicken Wings and Tickets to Columbia
I don’t know how to say this but… well, I’ve been holding out on you. In fact, I have a seriously backlog of recipes to share. It doesn’t feel like I’ve...
Monday Morning Meet-Up: Soft Ball, Food Trucks and Potato Oles
Friday night, the Bandlands Bombers took to the field for the first time of 2013 for a little preseason scrimmage. Despite a long winter off of the diamond, the Bombers...