There’s a crazy Instagrammer I’ve been following lately called Black Forager (seriously, check her out), and her thing is foraging goods in a largely suburban environment. I’ve always had a love for foraged snacks, but a couple of her posts really intrigued me, so I thought I’d test them out. I’m making this a general
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As anyone who regularly follows this blog will likely already be lamenting, I have a lot of banana bread recipes. I like bananas, I like bread, and I like being able to throw things in a batter and feel like I’m some kind of flavor whiz. This time, though, this time, I think I’ve found
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One of my first truly inspired meals in a long time, shawarma is a newfound comfort food of mine. If you love spices and dig marinades, then this recipe is going to become a staple for you this grilling season. It smells amazing from the start, and when you taste it, you’ll be hooked for
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Quarantine Birthday Two: Electric Boogaloo demanded a birthday snack that could be transported and shared with relative ease, and as someone who struggles with depression in isolation, I needed something easy to make in the event I wasn’t feeling so hot on the day-of (spoiler: I was well enough to bake!). My solution, as recommended
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First and foremost: Sorry about the hiatus. I’ve been battling some mental health struggles and working myself to the bone trying to finish my backyard landscaping in time to get my onions, beans, peas, etc. in the ground in time. I’m still here! I just miscalculated how much of a backlog of posts I had
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I had ricotta leftover from another recipe I made recently, and I had a craving for rice pudding. The result: This recipe. Rice pudding is great because it’s one of those desserts that you can convince yourself is healthy when really, it’s not. It sits in a limbo somewhere between sweet oatmeal and Frosted Flakes.
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The title is a mouthful and admittedly sounds kind of weird, but trust me, this is a recipe you’re not going to want to lose. If you like BBQ pulled pork plain or on a bun, you’ll love this recipe. It’s cheap, easy, sweet, smoky, savory, and sure to please even the pickiest of eaters
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Granola is a timeless food. It’s simple, stores for basically ever, packs a ton of energy per bite, and tastes like a dream. If you’re someone who’s on a health kick or trying to fuel an active body, learning to make and customize your own granola can save you lots of money, both on buying
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As we head into spring (or wishfully think about it), it’s time to consider what we can add to our kitchen from the Earth around where we live. Not only does growing your own produce save you money, but it doesn’t require a lot of space. Container gardening works well for many plants, from herbs
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After making tens of loaves of standard sourdough, no matter how good it may be, you start to crave a little bit of variety. That’s where this beauty of a loaf comes in. I’ve been trying to get it just right for a couple of months now. More of this, less of that, etc. Finally,
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