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The other night was one of those nights where I had to throw a random mix of something together because I had nothing planned. That's the worst thing about not having a mom to cook for you anymore and being on your own for food. Of course I always want food in a hurry, especially if I come home from work to nothing. Yet I don't always want to result to sandwiches or breakfast for dinner. Although ...
Let me just say, I've really never been a huge granola fan. Growing up I don't recall thinking "oh man I could go for some granola right now!" Sure I would put it on my yogurt every now and then as a kid or throw it on my occasional cup of fro-yo but it was never a statement purchase my mom picked up from the grocery store. As I became older and more health conscious, realizing how much sugar was ...
Sustainable food with simple ingredients. A short menu with options ranging from Bison Meatballs to an Atlantic Polluck soaked in a chickpea-tomato broth. Quiet and comfortable atmosphere. All of this and more is what one can expect when dining at Fire Food and Drink at Shaker Square. In the past few years, many restaurants and stores have come and gone through the Shaker Square area yet one of ...
When I first started my blog almost two months ago, one of my first posts was about The Root Café's Raw Night every Thursday. I have been there a few times now but that was my first time attending the Raw food event. Since then, I have not been back but luckily, my aunt asked me if I wanted to go this past Sunday. As excited as I was to try something new, what did I end up getting? The same thing ...
Who doesn't love a good grilled cheese? Especially when it's more than just the cheese smashed in between two slices of bread. Add a little meat, veggies or sauce and before you know it you look like some kind of gourmet chef. I haven't made a grilled cheese in a really long time due to the fact my mom bought me a panini maker two Christmases ago and it's my favorite invention ever. You don't need ...
