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white bean & kale soup

December 16, 2011

Pin it I know all of my Midwest friends and family will think that I’ve completely lost it, but its been cold in California. (And raining. No one told me it rained here, but I kind of like it.) And when its cold, I crave soup to warm me up! I’m a fan of all [...]

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daily eats: 12.14.11

December 15, 2011

Pin itHi Friends! The last few daily eats posts have had some sort of theme, but I’ve got nothing for you this time! Just a normal, old day. I started out the day with some green tea. Even though I just picked up a new coffee pot (I broke mine last week) I might be [...]

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ask the nutritionist: favorite protein sources

October 25, 2011

Pin it Don’t worry, I’m not going to give you a science lesson on protein. I like the food aspect so much more than the scientific one. Protein. We all need it. Some of us get too much. Some of us don’t get enough. Sometimes it is easy to get enough. Other times its not. [...]

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favorite fall recipes

October 5, 2011

Pin it Fall always seems to be a favorite of seasons among the masses, and I always get really excited for slowing down, using the crock pot and making football food. Since I’ve lived in the Midwest my entire life, I have no idea what fall will feel like in Southern California. I’m sure I’ll [...]

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restaurant: victors 1959 cafe

August 18, 2011

Pin itWe are actually making a dent in our Diners, Drive-In’s & Dives restaurant list here in Minneapolis. Let me tell you, it hasn’t been exactly easy, the list is rather lengthy, but slowly but surely we’ve been making our way around town. I have to admit it has been rather fun! The latest crossed [...]

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chicken tostada pizzas

August 8, 2011

Pin it My good friend Megan and I made “Mexican Pizzas” for the full year that we lived together on a very regular basis. They were simple, cheap and really satisfying – the perfect college food! Tortilla + refried beans + cheese + hot sauce all microwaved into a hot, cheesy mess. I still think about [...]

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