trader joe’s

So guys, ever since I moved into my house my pantry has been a GD disaster. We had a few pizza paddles to the left of the cupboard (where you see that black wire cooling rack) and it meant you …

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I have a love affair with making my own granola. I just can’t imagine a better breakfast than granola and some milk or yogurt. I make it a little different every time, and I always find better and more interesting …

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Guys, I love making up recipes, I really do. But sometimes, there is something out there that comes pre-made that is as good as I can do. Which takes me to this dip. It starts with our friend, Adina (hey …

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Today, I wanted to share with you a dinner recipe that we’ve made a few times now – a new regular in our house and part of my efforts to try new things. When we order Indian food, I always …

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I love falafel and am constantly looking for an excuse to eat it, but I don’t love that it can leave me feeling heavy when it’s fried. The best falafel I ever had was at this place called Cafe Zog …

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Today is Jeff’s 30th Birthday, and to celebrate we had a barbecue, and obviously part of that was making Jeff a treat. His first request was a cookie cake (so easy!) but upon further reflection, he decided what he really …

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Today is the last day of August, the last Saturday of summer, and, unfortunately, the day that our beloved local Trader Joe’s is closing for good. A few weeks ago, I texted Corelyn and Jeff to let them know there …

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OK, guys, sue me. I love chicken. I love wilted greens. I love sundried tomatoes and add them mostly to all things any day, any time. So last night, when I set out to make another 30 minute meal, I …

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Good morning chickadees! Over here in the second city, things are heating up (just a little) and it looks like spring is about to make a play. So it’s normal that this would lead me to rustle up some tomato …

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Hey kids! Going into the weekend, I wanted to give you a head’s up on some trends I’m trying. For you, really, to tell you if they work (at least for me) and give you my opinion on these health …

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