I think in a former life I was a chickpea. I really do. That little bean makes its way into so many dishes of mine, we’re like besties. Last Saturday, I met up with my other bestie for a mother-daughter Target date. Upon her arrival, she caught me stuffing my face with this open faced sandwich. “I just have to…
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winding down.
Sometimes I forget that I live on an island. I forget because it’s not your typical island, one that’s studded with palm trees and picture perfect weather. My island is Long Island, which is part of New York state. Both beautiful and unique, it has a completely different vibe. We have several beaches across the 118 mile stretch; some rocky and…
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kindergarten + chicken cutlets
Today was traumatizng. It’s called kindergarten. How come no one prepared me for this? Talk about separation anxiety! I don’t know who was worse- me or Dillon. Definitely me. I’ve been uptight and stressed out all week in anticipation for this day. I haven’t slept a wink. Insomnia (I’m learning) results in bizarre behavior, including late night impulse purchases via…
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spiced eggplant, chicken + chickpea salad
I’ve developed a new habit. In our new house, the mailbox is no longer at the end of the driveway. It is conveniently located right outside our front door attached to the house (PS- it was originally this tacky, faux gold color that I updated with Annie Sloan paint and is now a lovely shade of Paris Grey. Her stuff…
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buttermilk blueberry crumb muffins
It’s celebration time! Fasten your seat belts people, because what you’re about to see is proof of my first successful bake in over 3 MONTHS! That’s huge. Because if you know my oven, you know that it’s completely wretched and should be donated to a museum or something. That beast is a million years old…takes over an hour to heat…
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