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How to Make Brown Rice + Costa Rican Adventures

Okay, so here's the thing. I flew in from Costa Rica this morning at 1am. It was 2 flights, a 4 hour layover, a confused and lost Lyft driver, and a 90 degree temperature difference. By the time I corrected my Lyft driver, picked up my car, made a tampon run, dropped off my bag,… Continue reading How to Make Brown Rice + Costa Rican Adventures

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Vegan “Lasagna” and Nola

I spent Labor Day weekend exploring New Orleans with my Brazilian friend, Humberto, and a handful of his friends. Humberto and I met in NYC 8-9 years ago, where we became fast friends while working together at Georgia's Cafe (which was both the best and worst job ever). We were roommates for about a year… Continue reading Vegan “Lasagna” and Nola

baking · breakfast · brunch · comfort food · Dating · dessert · easy · Fruit · jam · pie · snacks · Tarts · travel · vacation · vegetarian

Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts

I texted Cortney today, "I miss you. I want to come visit and drink iced coffee in the rocking chairs. Then we can go for a swim at our beach." She responded with, "I'm ready. Let's do it." Don't have a lid for your sauce pan? Just cover with another pan! Lids are for rich… Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts

baking · brunch · cake · comfort food · dessert · easy · Mochi · quick · snacks · travel · vacation · vegetarian

Taro Mochi Cake

This is the first of what will become many attempts to recreate the amazing taro mochi cake I had on Kaua'i. I'm definitely going to have to cut the recipe in half next time, though, considering I can't really get anyone to eat this. I love the texture, but Minnesotans are not about it. I… Continue reading Taro Mochi Cake

breakfast · brunch · Dating · eggs · mushrooms · Sauces · tinder · travel · vacation · vegetarian

Veggie Eggs Benedict and Hawaiian Magic

I don't even know where to begin with this post, so I'm opening with a photo of Cortney and me in Hawaii last week. Y'all. This trip was magic. I can't. A couple posts ago I mentioned that Cortney was setting me up with someone in Hawaii during my visit. This ended up being an… Continue reading Veggie Eggs Benedict and Hawaiian Magic