Monthly Archives: March 2013

Coloring Easter Eggs

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

I had a little too much fun coloring my Easter eggs!  I thought I’d share how I did mine in case any of you were interested.  Honestly, I don’t know why we only color eggs once a year.  I definitely … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Cookies

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Yes, I have been actively seeking out delicious quinoa recipes.  This one makes it into my recipe box… QUINOA COOKIES!!  (Also deliciously filled with chocolate and coconut… nom nom!) Here is the original recipe I used. I will caution you, … Continue reading →

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Instagram Me?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

I’ve had Instagram for quite a while, but just recently started actually posting pictures on mine, rather than just following my friends. If you want to see random food pictures and posts from my days (which may or may not … Continue reading →

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Visiting Friends

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Bogdan and I made a small trip to Ontario this weekend, and we had a good time!  We hadn’t seen my friend Christina since our wedding, so it was fun to spend some time with her. From cow milking to … Continue reading →

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Layered Cabbage “Rolls” with Quinoa

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

before baking I have been enjoying branching out in my cooking with quinoa.  I really only have one rule for the recipes I try: they can’t be disgusting. Finding good-looking recipes with quinoa is easier said than done!  I decided … Continue reading →

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Cream Cheese Brownies

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

I know you are already drooling, so you probably don’t really need me to describe these brownies.  But really… these are the best brownies ever. Now I know what you’re thinking!  Didn’t I just say that last week about this … Continue reading →

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[Romanian] Eggplant Salad

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

Whenever I talk about making eggplant salad, people ask how I make it! Eggplant salad is something my [Romanian] husband introduced to me while we were dating, and I think it’s the only food he has really taught me how … Continue reading →

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Cabbage…

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

Cabbage… I love how affordable you are. I love that Meijer will trim their cabbage and wrap it nicely without raising the price, so it’s just like buying the whole head except you have no waste!

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[AMAZING] Chocolate Brownies

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

We like brownies here, especially my husband.  They’re chewy, they’re chocolatey… mmm! I thought I’d share one of our favorite brownie recipes! Chocolate Brownies 1 cup butter, melted 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs 3/4 cup cocoa 1 … Continue reading →

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Quinoa, Carrot, and Lentil Soup

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

Someone recently introduced me to an awesome cookbook – (click to view on amazon!) I don’t own this cookbook myself yet, but I’ll send you my address if you want to buy it for me! (Just kidding.)  And speaking of … Continue reading →

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