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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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Filed under Breakfasts, Entertaining, Health Conscious, Make ahead, Vegetarian

Panzanella Salad with Kalamata Olives, Garbanzo Beans, and Basil

Because of how my life has been going lately, I’ve been measuring my triumphs on a small scale. Take today for instance:

* Upon waking, my hair only moderately resembled a rogue bonsai.
* I did not once sign one of the 200 work emails I fast and furiously sent out with ‘xoxo’. (this is a deep seeded fear of mine, even though it has only happened once).
* I successfully managed to wear one of those chunky chic necklaces that are so popular right now without anyone openly mistaking me for a kindergarten teacher.
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Filed under Lactose Free, Salads, Uncategorized, Vegetarian

New Beginnings: Quinoa with Feta, Tomatoes, and Basil, tossed with a lemon vinaigrette

Quinoa is my current magical grain of choice, but with summer having finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest, I wanted to dress things up a bit. Continue reading

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Filed under Health Conscious, Salads, Seasonal Cooking, Vegetarian