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2011 Wrap Up
I don’t do this very often but I’m going to make this post be about my life instead of food (don’t worry. I’m not turning this into a vanity blog on you; just have some end of the year things I’d like...
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Moody Mondays – January Edition
So I came up with this idea from Much Love Monday where she posts pictures of hearts to keep moral up on gloomy Mondays. I am going to try to post a picture every monday of something that keeps me...
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Happy Holidays from VV
No ‘Searchable Saturdays’ today because I am headed home for the holidays. I hope everyone has a wonderful break from their usual routines and enjoy some quality time with wonderful people! The post...
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Mornin’! Happy Saturday. This post is coming a bit later than usual because I had a much needed sleep in session. I hope you aren’t mad? Good. Here are a few things that really inspired VV this week…....
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Pre-Valentine’s Day Hike
Just tryin’ to get outside whenever possible. Wyatt and I weren’t sure if we were going to have that much time on Thursday so do Valentine-esque things so we went on a little hike over the weekend....
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For you…
I made you this vegetable / animal / flower / toast collage for Valentine’s day. Thanks for hanging around here. I really like that and I really like you. Cue music: The post For you… appeared...
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Coconut Curried Carrot Soup with Spiced Chickpeas
This is usually the part of winter where I get fed up. At this point, I am over root vegetables and kale salads and chili and stews. At this point, I’m usually throwing in the towel and ordering take...
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Chickpea Cobb Salad Cups
It has been hot hot HOT here in the Midwest. It’s hard to get motivated to eat copious amounts of food (let alone turn your oven on) in this heat. I’m not complaining… this is always the time of year...
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Sweet & Salty Curry Molasses Popcorn
This Sweet & Salty Curry Molasses Popcorn is the perfect healthy snack for your next movie night. I was hoping to post this recipe yesterday for you all to make on your lazy Sunday but that seems...
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On Being Vegetarian + A Giveaway!
I’d like to think I’m not a preachy vegetarian. Perhaps it’s because I grew up in a very meat-centric family that would have half a cow in their freezer at all times (from the farmer down the street)...
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Dark Chocolate Cappuccino Thumbprint Cookies with Maple Pumpkin Butter
Cookies aren’t really cookies without chocolate, so the dark chocolate drizzle on these maple-infused pumpkin butter thumbprint cookies is a must! Have you started counting down yet? 9 days! That...
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A Look Back & New Goals /// 2013 Round-Up
The small gap between Christmas and New Years has always been a time of reflection. A time to sit back in awe and amazement that another year has gone by. A time to shuffle through all the things...
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Midwestern Lovers NEEDED!
There are so many moments that lead up to me wanting to start an independent (maga)zine about the Midwest. Reading Midwest Living and not understanding why they think everyone in the Midwest is a woman...
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Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Dog Biscuits [Vegan Option]
I’m not sure why everyone is so hung up on dip and mini corndog recipes this week? Let’s be honest – do you even really like sports? When is the last time you sat down and watched a football game? I...
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In Search of Sun
It feels a bit inappropriate to be sharing these island photos with you while it’s currently pouring freezing rain outside my window but these photos are keeping me sane. They are keeping me sane in...
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Salted Date Caramel Cashew Tart with Mocha Graham Crust
Salted Date Caramel Cashew Tart with Mocha Graham Crust is a healthier version of an indulgent dessert made out of cashews, dates, and chocolate chips. I’m pretty sure I need to bookmark this post as...
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Blueberry Apricot Tart with Pistachio Crust
I’m turning 25 in less than a month. August 1st was a bittersweet reminder of this and it seems that it’s causing me to reflect an awful lot. At the age of 17, I really wanted a nose piercing – I...
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Roasted Delicata Squash with Burrata and Sage
This Roasted Delicata Squash with Burrata and Sage is an easy vegetarian appetizer or side dish for your holiday table. The only part that needs to be cooked is the squash and that can be roasted ahead...
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Happy Pub Day to Every Season is Soup Season + Life Lately (new baby, New Book)
The day has finally come! Every Season is Soup Season is officially out in the wild! The book was a labor of love that took over 2 years to complete and I am so excited you all can now get your hands...
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