Category Archives: Health Conscious

Summer Loving: Baked Tomatoes topped with Fresh Garden Herbs and Pecorino

When I was a sophomore in college, my friend Jay  earnestly told me, “Saturdays are for playing. Sundays are for resting.” Now this might not sound like rocket science, but for someone as hard working and always on the go … Continue reading

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Rainy Monday: Roasted Cauliflower, White Bean, and Cheddar Soup

If you live in Seattle right now you are likely cursing the rain. For it has returned. In droves. Or sheets. Or buckets. Pick your poison. Admittedly the past two weeks have been abnormally spectacular with gorgeous day, after gorgeous … Continue reading

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Slim and Trim: Baked Eggs with Sauteed Spinach, Garlic, Artichoke Hearts, and Cheddar

I told you how amazing the last month was, right? And it was, truly amazing. Lots and lots of precious time with friends and family, and many a good meal shared. In fact, perhaps too many a good meal shared. … Continue reading

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The Attainable Gourmet: Salmon Nicoise

My dear friend Madeline is a tremendous writer. Tremendous. She truly is one of the greats, and while the world perhaps hasn’t realized it yet, they will, and sooner rather than later I suspect. Mark my words. (Madeline, when you … Continue reading

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Best You’ve Ever Had: Carrot Muffins

It is admittedly cliché to write about the season’s changing. But since Fall is officially here, and I am officially procrastinating writing the copy for my company’s new corporate brochure, I thought I’d give in to the temptation and embrace … Continue reading

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Will Trade Pearls for Cowboy Boots: Summer Simplicity

I am generally a very positive and content person. In fact, I believe I have been told on occasion (Angela) to “stop being so f*cking cheerful.” And yet as I sat on the plane, flying home from an absolutely magical … Continue reading

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Saturday Musings: Kale, Sausage, and Gruyere Frittata

This morning, was the first morning since May 7, that I didn’t wake up and have something to do. The first morning I didn’t wake up with a work and Google calendar full of meetings, and lunches, and coffee, and … Continue reading

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Vote for the Underdogs: Beet Salad tossed in an Anchovy Infused Balsamic Dressing

Beets and anchovies. The undeserving red-headed step children of the culinary world. I’m not really sure why. Beets are delicious when done right, a beautiful red or gold, with a firm bite and an earthy, buttery flavor. Granted, I was … Continue reading

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Googling for Dinner: Shaved Fennel Salad with Criminis and Parmesan

There are many reasons to love the Internet: Surfing Petfinder.com for a puppy that I should definitely not get Online shopping at JCrew.com for shoes I definitely don’t need Reading the NYTimes about current events I absolutely ought to know … Continue reading

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Matrimonial Magic: Smoky Chicken Paprikash

When I think back on significant life events…certain wonderful memories spring to mind. The first time I rode a horse. My first kiss. The first time I discovered the joys of Excel pivot tables. As every ying must have its … Continue reading

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