Category Archives: Thoughts
Let It Be Known
I put my “brave face” on this morning and left the camp I established in my room to face the mouse and find breakfast. I refused to let one little mouse prevent me from having a good breakfast! Uncle Sam’s, Kashi Heart-to-Heart, Kashi Go-Lean Crunch, Vanilla Soy Milk, 1/2 of a Banana, handful of Blueberries, [...]
Food Quirks 2.0: A Breakfast Tale
Overnight Oats: 1/3 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/3 cup + 1 spoonful 2% Greek Yogurt, 1/2 TBS chia seeds, 1/2 of a banana, cinnamon. Topped with blackberries, vanilla granola, almonds, honey and coconut butter. A while ago I posted some of my food quirks. While consuming my luscious (yes, luscious!) breakfast [...]
Signature Dish
Blueberry-Peach Crostata My dad told me: “I’ve been looking forward to this all day.” and “This is one of my all time favorite desserts.” Coming from the person I inherited my sweet tooth from…that’s kind of a big deal. If I had to pick a “signature dish”, Blueberry-Peach Crostata would probably be it. I started [...]
One Year Ago Today
On July 30, 2009 I wrote my first blog post. I was working in the bread department at my local grocery store, learning about cheese and discovering the world of wine. My first blog was appropriately named “Bread-Cheese-Wine.” My parents were my only readers. I had no idea what I was doing, or what my [...]
Second Time Around
I don’t like leftovers. I know this might seem strange. Leftovers are considered a ‘Godsend’ to most because they save people time, effort and money. I don’t disagree with this mentality, however; my strange self feels deprived of the chance to be creative in the kitchen when I have leftovers on hand. I’m not one [...]
Stomach of Steel
Dinner: Lemon-Rosemary Marinated Chicken Breast. Lemon Scented Green Beans with Walnuts and Pecorino Cheese. Corn on the Cob. Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc. I needed that wine more than anything tonight. While I was prepping dinner I dug into some hummus and carrots. The hummus had a few little pinkish spots that I scraped away and [...]
What Did She Make?
Sunday dinner is a big deal in my house. Growing up I remember the house smelling of herbs and butter–promises of a comforting meal. My grandparents and relatives would come over and we would sit down as a family to share one final meal before another crazy week. I love Sunday supper. When my mom [...]
Fava and Wine
Fava beans and wine…yes please! After a killer bike ride with my dad, I got all gussied up and went to a wine tasting. We came back with Pomello and Russian Jack Pinot Noir. I had a glass of Pomello while prepping my fava bean, asparagus, mint and pecorino salad. And a touch more with [...]
Bitten By The Wine Bug
I’m continuing my education.Into the wonderful world of wine. Fun Fact: I started my first blog last summer while I was working in the bread department at my local grocery store. I was completely moved by this experience and knew that whatever I did with my future had to be in the food/wine industry. I [...]
Paying Tribute
I’m inspired by ‘food bloggers’. I have learned so much about food and life through their fantastic dishes and positive, ambitious attitudes. Without blogs, I would have never known about the wonders of oatmeal, chia seeds or ‘Green Monsters’. This week I have decided to pay a breakfast tribute (since it is my favorite meal [...]
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