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...
Where to Eat Whole30 in New York City
When Courtney gave me Hamilton tickets, my first reaction was, “OH MY GOSH. YES! WE’RE SEEING HAMILTON ON BROADWAY!” My second was, “oh no, that’s while we’re on Whole30!” New...
Whole30 Meal Plan: Week 4
This is our last full week of Whole30. According to the Whole30 timeline, it’s really common for food boredom to set in right about now. We’re experiencing a little bit...
Italian-Style Egg Skillet
After finishing this dish last weekend, Courtney immediately demanded the recipe. He couldn’t stop talking about how awesome it was. Funny thing is, it has a heaping cup of “m...
Whole30 Meal Plan, Week 3
Onto week three, and almost to the halfway point! This continues to be easy peasy, as far as I’m concerned. I don’t want a Twinkie, or a cookie, or even...
Five fun foodie finds to fuel your Friday
Clean the restrooms, turn up the lights — and 8 other things restaurants should do better Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema suggests 10 New Year’s resolutions D.C. restaurants can...
Brazil: Moqueca Capixaba
What are the chances that you find a recipe that is not only 100% Whole30 as is, but is also the signature dish of Brazil?! And on top of that, that you...
Whole30 Week 2 Meal Plan
Already onto week two! The first week was easy in that the meals were delicious and I felt very little temptation – believe it or not, I don’t miss much...
Whole30 Week 1 Meal Plan
As I’ve said before, planning and preparation are key to a successful Whole30. My strategy is to do the major food prep on Sundays, and then work it out so...
My All Time Favorite Whole30 Recipes
In a couple days, I’ll be starting what will be my third Whole30. When I did my first Whole30 in 2014, it was a lot less mainstream. Most people hadn’t...
The Best New Years Resolution I’ve Ever Made
Back in January, I made a New Year’s resolution to cook a recipe from every country in the world. I was off to the races, making recipes from 19 different...
Five fun foodie finds to fuel your Friday
10 Chic Bubblies To Pop On NYE That Look Way More Expensive Than They Are [Refinery 29] If you’re anything like me, 2017 might have left you kind of broke...
Finland: Porkkanalaatikko
How appropriate that Finland is where we’re Finnishing the year (see what I did there?). If I counted correctly, this was the 83rd country I’ve cooked from in 2017, which...