Hotel Room Santa

December 26, 2011

Wow, can you believe Christmas is already over? I’m in denial, and plan on wearing this apron well into January. This year, my mom, brother and I spent the holidays in the San Francisco Bay Area. On Christmas Eve we attended our family’s 80th annual Yule Log party.  Over 70 family members were there, which [...]

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Peanut Butter-Nutella Cookies and Moderation

December 22, 2011

I’ve heard there’s a secret to maintaining balance during the holidays. Apparently it’s really easy. All you have to do is follow one rule: enjoy everything in moderation. Even Fitness Magazine, Jillian Michaels and Weight Watchers say it’s true. So a few days ago, I decided to heed their advice and bring back a long [...]

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Babycakes Bakery and Blessings

December 17, 2011

Hey hey! I’ve really missed you all, and I’m SO grateful to finally be writing this post! Since I last blogged a week ago, a lot has happened: I wrapped up my internship at the USDA and wrote three papers. I survived a tough final and celebrated  by baking peanut butter cookie cups… (Easy recipe [...]

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Cream, Crunches and Calories

December 7, 2011

Okay, let’s start with a few confessions. This post isn’t about cream. However, it is about ridiculously creamy coffee. This post isn’t about crunches either. Although I think I’ve figured out the secret to a flat stomach. This post may be about calories… But we’ll save the juicy stuff for the end. And the title [...]

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Cinnamon Streusel Protein Cake

November 29, 2011

The day after Thanksgiving, my housemate, Tim, told me that I reminded him of a cinnamon roll. Now, most girls would probably take offense by such a comment; after all, cinnamon rolls aren’t known for their fit figures. But I was delighted. They may be soft and plump, but cinnamon rolls sure as heck taste [...]

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Thankful

November 24, 2011

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Today I am thankful for delicious food, which nourishes my  body and gladdens my spirit. I am thankful for the growers, whose dreams and hopes brought these good things from seed to harvest. Even as I savor sweet potatoes and pecan pie, help me remember the hungry. I am thankful for my warm [...]

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Thanksgiving Side Dish Smackdown

November 17, 2011

Hi Friends! Thanksgiving is less than one week away! However you wouldn’t know it by walking into CVS. Seriously, half of the store is decked out in candy canes, flashing lights, plastic ornaments, singing Santas and tacky accessories… mistletoe headband: my very favorite tacky Christmas accessory But you know what? I love it. I love everything about the holiday [...]

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A Classic Comfort: Broccoli-Cheese Casserole

November 15, 2011

When I was young, I really loved peas. According to my mother, I would eat my peas by wrapping a pinky finger around one at a time, locking it in place, then shoveling it into my mouth. Unless, that is, I was offered pureed peas. Then I’d smear them all over my face. But I [...]

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If I Were a Poster Girl

November 9, 2011

Hi friends! I know I said I’d keep you updated while I was on the west coast, but because I was so busy doing this… …and enjoying this …and this and this… …I conveniently forgot to blog. Now it’s time to catch up! The 3rd Annual Foodbuzz Festival was nothing short of FAB. Upon arriving, [...]

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26th Birthday Recap

November 2, 2011

I think I’m in denial. Normal 26-year-olds don’t dress this way. However, I was still 25 when I donned my Halloween/birthday costume. Totally normal. Now that I’m officially in my mid/upper 20′s, my goal is to begin acting like an adult. Eating fancy foods is one way to accomplish this goal . My birthday seemed [...]

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