Happy Hump Day, blog world! This week has been a slow one, but the beautiful, cooler weather more than makes up for that. I’m going to get right down to the food today because I’m finally sharing my husband’s amazing spaghetti and meatballs with you! But first, let’s take a look at What I Ate…
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Raw, Vegan Zucchini “Pasta” and Marinara
This weekend I decided it was time to break out the julienne peeler, a stocking stuffer from my husband this past Christmas (yes, he pays attention, even to my lists). I have to say, it’s one of the best inventions ever! I’ve long wanted to try zucchini “pasta,” especially since reading blogs like one of…
Green Eats #2: Spinach and Sweet Pea Manicotti
Making pasta can be a simple and sneaky way to add vegetables to your diet—and I’m not just talking about a hearty marinara. Stuffed pasta is often decadent with its various meaty and cheesy fillings, but this delightful green manicotti stuffing is the perfect balance between indulgent and nutritious. Though Giada’s version is topped with…
Empty the Fridge Couscous Salad
Oh, Tuesday…just like Monday, you’ve been long. This entire week is shaping up to be a slow one. No matter. During my down time at work, I came up with a new recipe: one to use up leftovers and pantry staples instead of starting from scratch. Our refrigerator is full of food. After shopping at…
Pumpkin this, pumpkin that
Today I wanted to jump for joy; at 8:00 AM, it was only 67˚ outside. Hallelujah! When you’ve spent over 3 months waking up to the high 80s and suffocating humidity, you take what you can get. I realize Saturday marks the beginning of fall, but in the Deep South—where the only 2 “seasons” are…
Cheesy baked orzo…and a kiss of fall
Pinch me, I must be dreaming, but it actually felt a little like autumn this morning! Loving the cool breeze, I took an extra long walk into work—and made sure to have lunch outside in the shade. It’s taking all the self-control I have not to break out the scarves and boots! (It will be…
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