My First Crab Broil at Azur’s Crabfest Wednesday
Taco Tuesday has a ring to it, but on Wednesday night there’s more to celebrate. We’ve made it past Humpday...
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Why I Don’t Go to the Dentist After Lunch
You probably think this is going to be a story about me embarrassing myself by eating a ton of garlic...
Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Crepes
There’s no excuse for skipping breakfast. It’s too important, too delicious, and really, it can be as quick and simple as you need it to be. My husband, however,...
Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Barley, Feta and Mint
My eyesight is going to be really good by the end of this week. You see, I came home to over five pounds of carrots that needed to be used up stat. That’s...
A Photo Diary of My Week at Camp
Hi Reality, it’s me Jo! I’m back from vacation. And I can’t say I missed you. We set out Northbound...
Going Offline.
I may be offline for the next week or so. We’re driving up to New Hampshire tomorrow morning to spend...
Things I Loved This Week.
We’ll start with the most important: This video of Rep. Tammy Duckworth telling fraud contractor what a loser he is for abusing Veterans disability benefits. “I’m so glad that you...
Things Aren’t Always What They Seem: Southwest Chicken-LESS Quinoa Salad
I do not believe in lying to ones spouse. Honesty is the key ingredient in the recipe for a healthy, happy relationship. Trust is something that must be earned and never taken...
Overcoming Writer’s Block with a Recipe that Speaks for Itself: Creamy Avocado Pasta with Smoked Salmon and Asparagus
I’ve had a bit of writer’s block lately. I have bunches of recipes to share with you, but just haven’t...
Sometimes You Just Need Butter in Your Life: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies… on Steroids
Raw vegan desserts are great and all, but sometimes you just need some butter in your life. You know, balance...
Pleasing Popeye and PETA: Spinach Spanakopita with Vegan Feta
“Jo showed up drunk and made me dinner,” my step-dad tells my brother, who is joining us for dinner via Skype from halfway across the world. Just a typical Sunday...
Have Your Abs and Eat Cake Too: Cake Batter Protein Pancakes
Wanting to get a little more protein in my usually oat-heavy breakfast life, I recently bought some cake batter flavored Muscle Milk protein powder. The first thing on my agenda...
Monday Morning Meeting: Pie, Purple, Kubb and Bubbles
Friday we had a pie contest for our office’s June birthday party. I was the judge. Dinner was a spicy...
A Quick and Easy Guide on How to Press Tofu by Hand
You may have noticed that whenever I share tofu recipes, one of the steps instructs you to “press” the tofu. ...
Expectations and Spaghetti Squash with Lentil Meatballs
I think a lot in life depends on our expectations. I’m not arguing that you should constantly manage your expectations so as to never face disappointment. But let’s be honest…...
Lightening Things Up with Zucchini Enchiladas
Life is all about happy mediums. Balancing out bacon with tofu, doughnuts with spin class, and bacon doughnut sandwiches with… well, let me get back to you on that. (Hey,...