Carrot Cake Granola {Leftovers Club}
If you’ve been wondering why I never shared the recipe for the delicious carrot cake granola I served as the...
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Syria: Ma’amoul
Ma’amoul are semolina shortbread cookies popular across the Middle East. They are filled with either dates or nuts – commonly...
An Unbelievable 10 Years in Washington D.C.
It’s damn near impossible for me to believe that today marks my 10 year anniversary in Washington D.C. On the...
This is What’s Up Doc: Vegan Carrot Soup with Toasted Chickpeas and Tahini Crema
I am definitely a sucker for soup with fancy condiments. In fact, writing this post just reminded me that it’s...
Romania: Sarmale with Mamaliga
There are many varieties of cabbage rolls popular across Eastern Europe, varying primarily by filling and sauce. You may remember, for instance, the balandeliai I made from Lithuania. Romanian sarmale aren’t all...
My World Cup food bracket: How do the teams stack up in the kitchen?
It’s the first day of the World Cup! That exclamation point is a bit disingenuous because in actuality I don’t care at all. Or at least I didn’t care until...
A Taste of New Mexico
Like much of the state’s culture and history, New Mexican cuisine is a fascinating blend of Spanish, Pueblo, and Mexican influence. One thing is for sure, you won’t get far...
Garam Masala Honey Roast Carrots
Last week we finally bit the bullet and went to a financial planner. I was forthright about the fact that I’m in the non-profit world and probably won’t be making...
Yummy (and a few not so yummy) things I’ve eaten recently
Heyyyyy y’all. This post is basically meant to serve as proof I still exist. Here I am guys! Your long lost pal! Honestly, we’re in week 7 of Ironman training,...
Cloning the Chocolate Sea Salt RXBar at Home
So, we’re training for another Ironman 70.3. We were offered $100 off entry another Ironman after our cancelled race, and what can I say – we have a hard time...
Vegan “Crab” Cakes with Sriracha Cashew Aioli
I’ve always found it ironic that two of the trendiest diets are polar opposites: paleo and vegan. How can two diametrically opposed food patterns have equally strong followings, both claiming...
Russia: Pashka
So, I was trying to decide what to make for Easter, and I started seeing all sorts of Facebook ads persuading me to make Paskha – a Russian Easter dessert typical across many...
Hungary: Chicken Paprikash
Some of my favorite gifts from abroad are those I can use in my kitchen. Cookbooks, herbs, spices – they allow me to experience a part of your trip by...
Kuwait: Machboos Laham
I’ve often been asked how I decide which country I’m going to cook from next. It’s usually fairly arbitrary. An ingredient I’m looking to use, a craving, a whim. This...
Peru: Lomo Saltado
If we could make some sort of deal to swap Valentine’s Day for a second Halloween, I would most definitely be on board. I think I liked the holiday back...
Whole30 Meal Plan – Final Week!
The finish line is in sight – we’re officially done with Whole30 on Wednesday! You may notice I’ve still included a full week’s meal plan – why not keep going...