Since starting this blog I’ve received a ton of requests for what I should cook next. It’s fun reading the crazy recipes people send me, and a little dangerous because I get the urge to buy more kitchen tools and appliances I probably don’t really need… Among the requests, chimichurri sauce was one of the few that didn’t involve deep frying or wrapping something in bacon … Continue reading A Chimichurri Challenge
Lemons are for summer, and with the season coming to an end, I felt like making my lemon chiffon cake! The cake is fragrant, light and airy, and not too sweet, with just a thin sugar glaze flavored with fresh lemon juice. It’s nice because you don’t feel super full after having a slice! The last time I made lemon chiffon cake was over a year ago, so I … Continue reading Refreshing Lemon Chiffon Cake
I tend to forget things I’ve ordered online, so it’s always a nice surprise receiving my packages at work. It’s even better when I know there’s food inside! I recently subscribed to the meal kit service by Plated. They were offering four free plates for new members at the time, so I figured why not try it out. I kept my subscription because most of the recipes … Continue reading Hanger Steak with Sweet and Sour Carrots
Bread is one of my weaknesses. I’m not anti-gluten or anything; I just prefer my carbs slathered in butter or soaking up the yolk of a rich eggs benedict… Mmmm… I was in the mood for toast this morning, but since I’ve been slacking with my gym sessions I knew I probably shouldn’t be that bad today. Then I remembered the avocado toast I had … Continue reading Effortless Avocado Toast
New Years resolutions really aren’t my thing, but at the start of 2014 I was desperate for change. More specifically, I wanted to live inspired. So I set out to do things differently. I wasn’t sure where to begin, but I believe that having an open mind makes us more receptive to new possibilities. So I decided to better myself by opening my life to new people … Continue reading Sweet Beginnings
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