I really want to call this post “what Mary eats for lunch” and “how to prepare a week worth of lunches in less than an hour” or “bomb-diggity Asian-ish salad with ALL THE VEG IN THE LAND.” That third one would obviously be the best for SEO reasons (duh). But seriously, people have been asking…
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Northwest Kale Salad with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts
And just like that, I’m 1/125 of the way done with code school! 8/1,000 hours done! AND I AM STILL ALIVE! Clearly. Also, smiling! Happy! Not wanting to die! I mention those in case you thought I might be frowning/unhappy/dead after the first day. I won’t get too nerdy for you here, but suffice it…
Maple Roasted Root Vegetables with Kale & Walnuts
This warm winter meal is full of roasted vegetables flavored with maple syrup and smoked paprika, served on kale for a healthy vegetarian dinner! If you know anyone who lives in Portland (?), you’ve probably heard them whining (or exalting?) the INSANE RAIN this week! It’s been coming down like WHOA, which has been a…
Sesame Roasted Roots with Balsamic Massaged Kale
Alternative title: “How many ways can I get you to eat roasted veggies?” Answer: TEN MILLION. The list is endless. Or maybe it ends at ten million… I’m not sure yet. Either way, there are a LOT OF WAYS to roast/eat veggies, and I plan on exploring as many as possible this fall. So far,…
Vegan Bowl with Sauerkraut, Pistachios, and Jalapeño Garlic Tahini Sauce
Veg-bowl train: coming in hot! This is another one of those recipes that I could make into the LONGEST TITLE EVERRRR. I guess that’s why I’m sticking with “vegan bowl” as my general “this is healthy and has a $&*@ ton of veggeis in it” name. Beets! Carrots! Kale! Whatever you want! HEALTHY STUFF GUYS,…
Beet Cilantro Gazpacho
Things I’ve learned recently: Getting bangs during summer, especially when a bicycle (WITH A HELMET) is your main mode of transport: terrible idea. #sweatybangs Trading the bike for a ride on the bus is an unexpected way to get some air conditioning in your life. Eating cold beet soup with lots of cucumbers *almost* makes…
Roasted Beet, Charred Cauliflower, Seeded Salad
HOME! Woop! Hey guys! I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things, but admit: it’s hard after 4 weeks of fun vacation! I’m still reeling from how beautiful Iceland was, and will do a picture post (like I did with Scotland) soon. AND I’ll talk all about our experience in the Snail Van! SO…
Golden Beet, Apple, Burrata, Arugula Salad
BURRATA! Have you guys had burrata ever? Yes? Good. No? FOR SHAME. Go get some asap and give it a try — I’ll just say “you’re welcome” in advance. YOU’RE WELCOME. What is burrata, you ask? Burrata is like most things that come in little packets: love and sunshine and unicorns in a delicious little…
Sweet Potato and Beet Hash
I’ve been struggling lately with a sense of injustice. Struggling is perhaps too strong a word, but definitely wrestling — pondering, questioning, searching. The weight of the issue comes down to my manners, I suppose. As I get older, I find I’m having a harder time holding my tongue in situations where I KNOW I…
Beet Pasta
My thoughts, as of late: Monday Freaking Morning. Freelancing: Bomb. Do what I like, when I like, and get money? Done. I ordered a lemon tree from Florida. I live in Montana. GROW, baby, GROW! Paleo Diet: Ridiculous. Sorry friends, I know a lot of you are on it. I can’t support this train. Call…
Beet, Onion, and Chive Flatbread
I can’t stop with the beets! Despite the fact that I am the only one in this household that enjoys them, I just can’t walk past them in the grocery store without picking them up. They’re so beautiful, and still a bit amazing to me. I’m thoroughly smitten with their dirty exterior, pink and staining…
Whole Beet Risotto with Goat Cheese
Real talk: I think the first time I really (knowingly) ate beets was last winter. Seriously. I was in Central America with two vegetable-loving amigas of mine, and after weeks of eating out most meals (by “out” I mean at fritangas and hole-in-the-wall places), we were seriously craving some time in the kitchen. We went…