Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

January 10, 2013

I was surprised when I realized I hadn’t yet shared this recipe with you. Inspired by an ad for Goya brand black beans in a magazine that I was reading probably 4 or 5 years ago now, it’s one of those dishes I find myself making time and again. The concept is simple: a nutritious, whole grain tortilla stuffed with sweet potatoes, black beans, onions, and cumin. There are a few more ingredients, but these flavors compose the foundation. This time, when making it specifically to share with you here, its nuances and subtleties caught my attention more than usual. …

Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup

November 18, 2012

I’ve been meaning to write this post for 2 or 3 days now, but life has been happening, and I’m learning that sometimes you just gotta roll with the punches. This past week, a momentary lapse of judgment led me to the produce section of my local grocery store with my two wee ones in tow. I used to do this sort of thing, back when I only had Eowyn, and it was no big deal, but these days, I find it’s easier on everyone if I do my shopping alone. This particular day, however, I was in the market …

The Ultimate Veggie Sandwich

July 31, 2012

Friendship is a special gift and one that I am only now, at 27 years of age, beginning to understand. As a child, my family moved often, and while this lifestyle had some advantages, I’ve come to realize that one downside was that I never learned how to be a faithful friend. Perpetually the new kid in school, my freckled nose and skinny legs made me an easy target socially, but even when genuine relationships did develop, they were rarely required to withstand the test of time. It was never more than a few years before another move would happen, …

Lentil-Beet Lettuce Wraps

June 7, 2012

Tomorrow morning marks the beginning of the BlogHer Food conference here in Seattle, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Over the course of the next few days, I will have the opportunity to connect with food bloggers from across the country while learning from some of the best. The weekend will include sessions on nearly every aspect of blogging, though I am most looking forward to those focusing on growing a career in food writing. It is a joy to develop recipes and share them with you here on this site, and I would love to be able to do …

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup

The Ultimate Veggie Sandwich

Lentil-Beet Lettuce Wraps