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Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad

Growing up, I spent a lot of time at my grandparent’s house.  We lived next door to my mom’s parents; and if we weren’t at home, we were there.  My grandma Vi had a major influence on me, and she is one of the people 

Sausage and Fennel Breakfast Sandwich

Sausage and Fennel Breakfast Sandwich

Just over a month ago, I visited my cousin Patrick in Seattle with my mom and sister.  He has lived there for almost 15 years, and I can’t believe this was the first time we’d gone to see him!  It was an incredible trip filled 

Ranch Dip

Ranch Dip

I was recently talking with a friend and recounting my experience with Whole30 last summer: what I liked about it and the challenges I faced.  I have mentioned before that Whole30 is a diet that eliminates food groups such as grains, sugar/sweeteners, legumes, dairy, alcohol, 

Pimento Cheese

Pimento Cheese

Just when I thought I was going to settle into a routine with the blog again, we went and got a dog!  He is a 3 year old chiweenie (dachshund-chihuahua mix) named Bart, and he is a ball of energy!  With  this newest addition, my 

Soft Pretzels

Soft Pretzels

In case any one has been keeping track, you may have noticed that I’ve been missing in action for the last… six months or so.  This summer/fall/beginning of winter has been full of fun and exciting changes for me, and unfortunately that means the blog