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How to Make Tzatziki
I love Tzatziki because as you can see below, it’s pretty easy. All you have to do is essentially chop a few things and throw it in a bowl! I also love it because it’s so versatile. Throw it in a gyro, on some garlic fries, or use it as a dip for vegetables! It’s…
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Momiji Seattle Restaurant Review
Even though I love sushi and sashimi with all my heart, it took me about four months of living in Seattle to finally visit a Japanese restaurant. And although I’ve heard about how amazing Seattle’s Japanese food scene is, I’m so delighted that the first restaurant I went to was Momiji. Momiji Seattle is located…
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Easy Vegetables to Grow From Seed
Are you about to pick up a bagillion plants from a large home and garden store. Stop right there! Before you buy those plants, know what vegetables you can easily grow from seed. Growing some vegetables from seed will save you some money (even if it’s just a few dollars) and will grow your gardening…
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Simple Citrus Salad
I have to be honest, I never thought about throwing a bunch of citrus on a plate before until the explosion of food photography on social media. This recipe is 100% inspired by all of the citrus plates I’ve seen over the past few years, and I’m totally okay with giving credit to all of…
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Chiogga Beet Salad
Looking for a colorful way to spruce up your salad game? I absolutely LOVE throwing in some chiogga beets! (Also known as candy cane beets). I also love being able to navigate the changing seasons, and incorporate foods into my salad that are in season. This Chiogga Beet Salad is a great side dish, snack,…
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Watermelon Radish Platter with Feta Dip
Over the past few years I have absolutely fallen in love with the watermelon radish. First off, it’s gorgeous, making it such an exciting food to enjoy as spring starts to come around. Second, it’s taste is just as vibrant as it’s appearance. As soft and gentle as it looks, watermelon radish as a spicy…
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Spice Roasted Okra
Are you new to okra? Do you have absolutely no idea what to do with it? Well then, look no further. I have the perfect spice roasted okra recipe for you. Okra is a unique, pointy vegetable that has deep roots in the South. It’s stickiness is used to thicken gumbo. However, it’s quite intimidating…
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Simple Tomato Salad
To say I love tomatoes is a total understatement. They’re vibrant and juicy, making them so exciting to bite into. That’s why I love throwing together a simple tomato salad. Tomatoes have plenty of nutritional benefits as well. They have plenty of nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium. One of…
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Sauteed Kale with Lemon and Garlic
Kale. It’s bitter, bulky, and too fibrous to chew. Despite its popularity, kale can be quite hard to learn how to love. But I swear a little tender-loving care can take care of kale’s flaws. That’s why I love this simple sauteed kale with lemon and garlic recipe. The salt and lemon juice cut the…
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Simple Snap Pea Side Dish
It’s snap pea season! What better way to enjoy them than with a simple snap pea side dish? I’ve always loved snap peas, but have developed a special fondness when I started growing them a few years ago. Both snap pea shoots and peas are so fragrant, it’s hard not to pop a few in…
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