On The Side

This is important: did you know that it’s asparagus season? Right now, this very minute. But not for much longer. If you’re not already taking advantage of this delightful green vegetable being fresh and available, you should go out and …

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So with all this homemade Mexican/Mexican-influenced food, I decided that one thing we had yet to tackle was homemade salsa. I make pico de gallo all the time, because it’s easy and delicious, but we had yet to tackle pico. …

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The other day, I had a craving for a hearty lunch, not just a sandwich or a salad, but something that really would keep me full until dinner. I have been home during the days lately, so I have the …

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This past weekend, we decided to make something delicious with our beloved kale. We love kale so much, and we revel at having it available at this time of year. But alas! There is currently a kale shortage! It was …

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I woke up Saturday morning at 8:45am to a knock on my apartment door. The refrigerator repairman was a bit early, but I was very glad to have him finally here! My fridge has been broken since last weekend. There …

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I was in Chicago this past weekend visiting my parents, siblings, cousin, and grandma. My mom and dad have a garden in the back, and my mom was telling us about her plethora of eggplant. We briefing discussed frying them …

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My mom recently sent me a care package stuffed with goodies. I have to say the girl scout cookies were what instantly captured my attention, but since that craving has now been satisfied, I have delved into the cookbook Mom …

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Look at those gorgeous potatoes! In honor of our nation’s birth aka the Fourth of July, my LA friends and I celebrated with a BBQ. I was tasked with potato salad. My first stop was the Hollywood Farmer’s Market! There …

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Summer, for me, means macaroni salad, potato salad, hot dogs, and mason jars of lemonade or vodka sodas. But my mom (hi, mom!) always has made macaroni salad with tuna, which I love, love, love, but my vegetarian friends can’t …

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Becca has been asking forever that we make our own polenta, so one day recently we did just that. It was so easy and delicious that I think I’ll just continue making it homemade, thank you very much! We used …

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