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Category Archives: recipe

Super Simple Crock-Pot Curry

There is something to be said for cooking meals that are outside of your safe zone. We all have our own version of “the safe zone.” For me, its somewhere between … Continue reading

October 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Parmesan Veggie Orzo Pasta

I am but a simple woman who is making great attempts to broaden her palate. Up until about a year ago, orzo was completely unfamiliar to me. Up until about … Continue reading

October 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Chorizo con Juevos y Papas

After almost every Sunday mass as a kid, we would come home and gorge ourselves on tortillas and chorizo like the apocalypse was coming and we didn’t know where our next meal … Continue reading

September 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee Without a Coffee Maker

Ya’ll know by now that I have been barista-ing for a few months now and it has been awesome. Coffee all the time and even if I can’t drink it … Continue reading

September 28, 2015 · 1 Comment

Homemade Raspberry Jam (without pectin)

Up until about two weeks ago, I always thought a tummy ache was just part of the post-morning-bowl-of-cereal experience. Any dairy-free people out there feel me? I made the very … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Homemade BBQ Sauce

With great meals comes great responsibility. Chili, pot roast, BBQ chicken/beef/pork… *crock pot on fleek* I am so excited for the fall weather we are having because it ushers in some of … Continue reading

September 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Lime Cayenne Sweet Potato Tots

I had an epiphany this week. It went something like this: “McMenamins, cool!” “Boy, I love McMenamins‘ tots.” “Cajun tots are the tots for me.” “I bet the tots could be … Continue reading

September 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Sweet Herb Cornbread

A friend brought to my attention the notion that we simply do not have enough hours in the day. I know everyone says that, but really. You’re “supposed” to get … Continue reading

August 31, 2015 · Leave a comment

Homemade London Fog

When I’m not drinking coffee, I look to tea. One of my favorite drinks is a London Fog, which is a little bit of vanilla syrup, earl grey tea, and steamed … Continue reading

August 24, 2015 · 3 Comments

National Ice Cream Pie Day: My 4 Favorite Recipes

If someone were to ask what your favorite day is, most likely fond memories and good times shared with good people spring to mind. Well, one of my favorite days is August … Continue reading

August 18, 2015 · 1 Comment

5 Minute Vanilla Syrup

As a barista, I have learned two very important things. 1. Don’t hold the metal pitcher itself when steaming the milk. and 2. You can put vanilla syrup in just about anything. … Continue reading

August 17, 2015 · 2 Comments

Simple & Spicy Vegan Rice Bowl

We are lucky enough to have a varied group of friends who introduce us to knew ideas like staying up past 10pm and being vegan. Some stuff, like staying up past … Continue reading

August 10, 2015 · 11 Comments

Homemade Cold Brew Coffee

Can we all just agree that its too hot and move on?? I’ll never move on. Its too hot. Its too hot. ITS TOO HOT. HMPH.  Which brings me to … Continue reading

June 29, 2015 · 14 Comments

Juicy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Has anyone else noticed that its not getting dark till, like, 9pm these days? AND it is bright and sunny before 6am! You know what this means?? When we bought … Continue reading

June 16, 2015 · 12 Comments