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I Am... Miso Dijon Green Bean Mushroom Salad

September 24, 2015 • 12 comments • Posted in: dijon, miso, mushrooms, salad, sesame, side

Have you ever seen something random that totally restores your sense of wonder in the world? Something like: a double rainbow, a bushel of ears-not-up-yet corgis, or maybe even a truck filled to the brim with green beans? I saw the last one on a recent road trip and Mike kindly tried to keep alongside while I snapped picture after picture. I know it's weird to get excited about a truck full of green beans, but really, you don't see that kind of stuff every day! It made me SO happy.

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I Am... Honey Jalapeno Tofu Nuggets

September 22, 2015 • 18 comments • Posted in: garlic, honey, jalapeños, potato starch, tofu

September has always been my favorite month (I've mentioned it before, I'm sure), not just because it's my birthday month, but because it's back-to-school. It's been many years since I've been back-to-school but I still love that crisp autumn air, brand new notebooks, freshly sharpened pencils, and the feeling that this (school) year, anything will be possible.

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I Am... Avocado Bread: like banana bread, but with avocados

September 20, 2015 • 109 comments • Posted in: avocado, baked, bread, loaf, quarantine cooking

Oh so long ago, back when I was still in high school, my mom came home from work one day clutching a photocopied hand-written banana bread recipe. I wasn't impressed, but she claimed it was the recipe for the best banana bread she had ever tasted in her life. It was a pretty bold statement, especially for my mom, who isn't really prone to superlatives – she's more the stoic type. Still, she stood by it. She even had a bunch of bananas, purchased with the sole purpose of ripening for the bread.

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I Am... Friday Finds: 9.18.15

September 18, 2015 • 7 comments • Posted in: friday finds, link love

I was at the grocery store the other day and I was astounded by all the pumpkin spice stuff out there. I mean, I love pumpkin spice as much as anyone, but even I thought it was overkill. There were pumpkin spice donuts, pumpkin spice oreos, pumpkin spice beer, pumpkin spice English muffins, pumpkin spice yogurt...and the list goes on and on. But, let's face it, it's not going to stop me from pumpkin-ing up this fall. Maybe I'll skip out on the spice though...

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I Am... Sour Cream and Cheddar Drop Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches

September 13, 2015 • 34 comments • Posted in: biscuits, cheddar, eggs, green onions, mini, sour cream

I have a thing for biscuits. Or scones. Actually I'm not sure what the difference is between biscuits and scones. Regardless of what they're called, they're delicious and I pretty much eat them indiscriminately. I'll randomly get an intense biscuit/scone craving and I'll go on searches for the best in town.

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I Am... The Ultimate Veggie Sandwich

September 10, 2015 • 383 comments • Posted in: avocado, bread, carrots, lettuce, mayo, red cabbage, red onions, sandwich, sprouts, summer, tomatoes

It's my birthday today! Are you guys big on celebrating your birthday? For as long as I remember, my birthday has been an obsession of mine. It's probably just a bit (okay, a lot) egotistical, but I just love the idea of a day celebrating me. I like planning elaborate themed parties with tons of friends (DIY grilled cheese party anyone?), but I also love the flip side of that – spending a day celebrating, just me and my boo.

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I Am... Bacon and Egg Breakfast Ramen

September 6, 2015 • 20 comments • Posted in: dashi, eggs, noodles, pork belly, ramen

Sunday Brunch is back, baby! I dropped the ball on that one for a little bit, but now that the weather is cooling off a bit, Sunday Brunch is back with a bang. I absolutely love Sunday brunch and I can't think of a better way to re-introduce my favorite series than with this bacon and egg breakfast ramen.

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I Am... Mini No-Knead Pizzas

September 2, 2015 • 36 comments • Posted in: italian american, mini, no-knead, pizza

If you could choose between one giant pizza with your favorite topping or many, many (16, exactly) little pizzas with lots of different combinations of toppings, what would you chose? Hands down, I'd chose the mini pizzas, for two reasons: their undeniable cuteness and the variety.

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I Am... Summer Session Old Fashioneds

August 31, 2015 • 113 comments • Posted in: alcohol, drinks, summer

Do you love it when it rains in the summer? I love the respite from the heat, the sound of the rain beating down on the windows, and that little bit of coziness in an otherwise decidedly un-cozy season. I like to curl up in an armchair with a good drink in hand and just dream away the afternoon.

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I Am... Friday Finds: 8.28.15

August 28, 2015 • 8 comments • Posted in: friday finds, link love

Another week just flew by and I cannot believe we're almost into September, which happens to be my favorite month of all. As a super geeky kid, I LOVED back to school, so September always reminds me of fresh new pencils, unmarred notebooks, and crispy-crunchy fall days. Plus, it's my birthday month, so there's that! As much as I love summer, I'm looking forward to fall. I just want me some cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and hearty stew. I know, I know, I'm a cliche.

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I Am... Meatball Parmesan Sliders

August 26, 2015 • 16 comments • Posted in: bread, buns, cheese, italian american, meatballs, mozzarella, sliders, tomato sauce, tomatoes

They say the way into someone's heart is a through their stomach. In my case, I have a sandwich shaped keyhole in my tummy that will let you right in – I absolutely love sandwiches. Earlier this year, while Mike and I were in NYC, we planned a little walking/eating tour from our hotel in Soho all the way to Smorgasburg, in Brooklyn.