vegetables

kale & artichoke dip

March 19, 2012

This fall I had my first experience with creamed kale. It was amazing. And life changing. I’ve always been a big fan of kale (raw, cooked, as a chip, etc.) but this took it to a whole new level. Since my first bite, I’ve wanted to add some artichokes to it, bake it until bubbly [...]

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daily eats: 3.6.12

March 7, 2012

So I kind of got fired from one of my side jobs last week.  Oddly enough, I was actually more proud than upset. I’ve never been one to really stand up for myself and tell people exactly how I feel, but I was pushing back on most of the procedures this company wanted me to [...]

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simple & healthy: sushi bowls

March 6, 2012

I’m going to guess that a lot of you are fans of sushi. If you aren’t…I don’t know what to say… We love sushi and would probably eat it on a daily basis if there wasn’t that annoying thing money, standing in the way. Michelle from The Lively Kitchen makes her family Buddha Bowls and I’ve [...]

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date, corn & goat cheese salad

February 28, 2012

I’m always on the lookout for new salad inspiration. And let me tell you, California has some really good salads. You can get your burger on a salad (which I find absolutely annoying because I’m never the one doing it) and literally every single restaurant has a list of decent salads. Even Asian take-out restaurants! [...]

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breakfast cobb salad

February 20, 2012

A few weekends ago, we visited Short Order for some burgers.  Short Order is Nancy Silverton’s newish LA restaurant focusing on a local, organic and artisan burgers.  We had some delicious cocktails but unfortunately the burgers were pretty disappointing. All was not lost however as we spotted a Breakfast Cobb Salad on the brunch menu and [...]

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simple & healthy: fajitas

February 15, 2012

Chicken Fajitas were a staple in my house growing up, my brother and I loved them. My Mom served up grilled chicken, sauteed peppers and onions along with salsa and sour cream (and maybe some guacamole) with this delicious carrot and rice dish on the side. It’s no wonder we loved them, they are flavorful, [...]

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