Author: strejde
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Fresh and tasty
We made this little salad last night, and though it was really tasty then, it was even better today at lunch. The asparagus and the arugula add such great texture and flavor to the salad. Justin and I agreed that our cherry tomatoes were either a bit too big or a bit too flavorful for…
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Birthday goodies
Look at how generous and lovely my loved ones are! Shara and Rob bought me this cool book: Fun, fun, fun! I’ve been wanting this book forever…I can’t wait to cut up Justin’s t-shirts. 🙂 Leti gave me this fabulous chocolatiere, an awesome ceramic pitcher with a frother inside specifically for making hot chocolate…and preferably…
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When you turn 29…
You don’t have to make your bed in the morning. You might get lots of presents. You might have “sweet of choice,” which is when your loving friend makes anything in the world you want for dessert. And if you choose a chocolate cake from a box with lots of canned icing, she’ll make it.…
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Fresh and yummy
Oh, the joys of simple foods! This has to be one of my favorite recipes in a long time, and it’s so gosh-darn simple (you can find the recipe here). Sweet tomatoes, spicy arugula, and pungent feta…everything just barely cooked and super flavorful. I forget how much I love warm cherry tomatoes…and salad in my…
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Lovin’ the lentils
Boy, there is nothing less expensive and more satisfying than lentils. (Well, maybe there is something, but let’s pretend there isn’t.) I made this soup last week in an effort to spend less and eat healthier. Mission accomplished. I love the subtle flavors in this soup. The roasted garlic is mellow and deep, the spices…