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Happy Memorial Day! Ryan and I are looking forward to spending time with friends and family today, and I hope you are too! I woke up early this morning to make a dozen tiny pies for a mid-day cookout. And even thought I still feel great at 37 weeks pregnant, I’m realizing that baking will likely take a back seat over the next few months. Not only will I have a little baby to take care of, but we also live in a house without air-conditioning. I can bake if I wake up early, but it’s just not good if I turn on my oven after 10am.
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Light Sesame Noodles
Happy Memorial Day! Ryan and I are looking forward to spending time with friends and family today, and I hope you are to...
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Ryan and I had an eventful night (and no, it had nothing to do with baby). After watching the latest episode of Game of Thrones (INTENSE, by the way), we went to bed. As Ryan often does, he prayed for our protection. With Lucy’s birth impending, each night offers the opportunity of a life-changing event. Maybe I’ll wake up with strong contractions. Or maybe my water will break. What we didn’t expect was to hear gunshots echoing around our small valley neighborhood. At 4 am, your senses are muted and so, at first, we thought that maybe a c...
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Whole Wheat Pizza Sticks | Anecdotes and Apple Cores
Ryan and I had an eventful night (and no, it had nothing to do with baby). After watching the latest episode of Game of ...
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Ryan was born just outside of Philadelphia. I visited Pennsylvania with him while we were dating, but unfortunately we’ve only been back once since we got married. Each time I visit, I fall in love with the countryside, the people, and the food. We’re hoping to make a trip out east this fall with Lucy. A visit to Philadelphia always merits two culinary indulgences: a freshly baked soft pretzel and a Philly Cheesesteak.
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Healthy Philly Cheesesteak
Ryan was born just outside of Philadelphia. I visited Pennsylvania with him while we were dating, but unfortunately weâ€...
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Ryan and I went out without Lucy on Tuesday night. We went to our favorite restaurant in the Springs. I wore a fancy handmade dress. We ordered drinks and a goat cheese bruschetta to share. And then we fought....
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BBQ Pulled Chicken and Apple Coleslaw | Anecdotes and Apple Cores
Ryan and I went out without Lucy on Tuesday night. We went to our favorite restaurant in the Springs. I wore a fancy han...
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Growing up in Texas and Colorado, I picked pumpkins, climbed mountains, and stood in fields of blue bonnets…but I didn’t spend any time walking amongst apple trees....
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Harvest Apple Salad | Anecdotes and Apple Cores
Growing up in Texas and Colorado, I picked pumpkins, climbed mountains, and stood in fields of blue bonnets…but I didn...
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I’m not the first to say it, but Arugula is the New Basil. Ryan and I aren’t shy about our affection for a good pizza. In fact, we fell head over heels in love with Apizza Scholls in Portland and we celebrated the news of our first pregnancy at Home Slice in Austin. Whenever we visit a new town, we make sure to try out the city’s best offering....
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Arugula Pizza
I’m not the first to say it, but Arugula is the New Basil. Ryan and I aren’t shy about our affection for a good pizz...
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Slow Baked Salmon and Spinach CousCous Salad | Anecdotes and Apple Cores
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Slow Baked Salmon and Spinach CousCous Salad
Slow Baked Salmon and Spinach CousCous Salad | Anecdotes and Apple Cores...
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We love Bon Appetit, and we always skip a bit when one of their glossy magazines arrive at our mailbox. Their most recent issue inspired us to embrace winter by pulling together a variety of warming and flavorful ingredients....
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Curried Quinoa Plate
We love Bon Appetit, and we always skip a bit when one of their glossy magazines arrive at our mailbox. Their most recen...
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We had one of those good/bad weekends. Ryan and I got in a silly fight on Friday night. I went to a beautiful birth on Saturday morning…only to miss the actual delivery by 2 minutes. We made dinner together. We went out to our favorite breakfast pl...
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BLUEBERRY MANGO MUFFINS
We had one of those good/bad weekends. Ryan and I got in a silly fight on Friday night. I went to a beautiful birth on S...
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Remember how Lulu started school last week? And how her first day was a flying success? Well, Monday morning brought several inches of snow, and Lulu had her first snow day. I’ll admit that when I woke up and saw the rather impressive dusting, I felt mildly disappointed. I had so much to do, and now my four hours of quiet were no more. My morning changed from productive….to playful (but you know what…that change was more than okay). I’m realizing that my little girl is growing up fast, and although I cherish the few hours I get with jus...
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GOLDEN COCONUT MACAROONS
Remember how Lulu started school last week? And how her first day was a flying success? Well, Monday morning brought sev...
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We love Bon Appetit, and we always skip a bit when one of their glossy magazines arrive at our mailbox. Their most recent issue inspired us to embrace winter by pulling together a variety of warming and flavorful ingredients. This Curried Quinoa Plate is an adaptation of a Bowl recipe they shared. Why did I put it on a plate? Well, it photographed a lot better (to be honest). So you’re more than welcome to enjoy this on a plate or a bowl. The curried roasted vegetables, the toasted sunflower seeds, and our new favorite cheese (halloumi) make for a flavorful and unique lunch or dinner meal.
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CURRIED QUINOA PLATE
We love Bon Appetit, and we always skip a bit when one of their glossy magazines arrive at our mailbox. Their most recen...
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Baked Apples with Pecans and Maple Syrup
Lulu woke up earlier than normal. Six AM. Not particularly painfu...
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APPLE PIE COOKIES
On Friday afternoon, I realized we didn’t have an ounce of cand...
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APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS
In case you weren’t aware, apples are a favorite around here. I...
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Baked Apples with Pecans and Maple Syrup
Lulu woke up earlier than normal. Six AM. Not particularly painful…unless you’ve been at a birth the night before. W...
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APPLE PIE COOKIES
On Friday afternoon, I realized we didn’t have an ounce of candy in our house. So naturally…I baked cookies. Because...
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APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS
In case you weren’t aware, apples are a favorite around here. I eat an apple every single day (even in the off-season,...
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BANANA CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE
Bananas….and chocolate…and a slight sprinkle of cinnamon. I know you can already imagine how good your house will sm...