Category Archives: 5 ingredients or less

grapefruit olive oil muffins

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

*Check out my guest post at Cheekyness today about co-ops!* In case you haven’t picked up on it in the past few posts, this semester has been an exercise in stress management. I’ve always lived a stressful existence, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 ingredients or less, Austin Food Blogger Alliance, breakfast, dessert, nuts, side dish, vegetable, vegetarian | 7 Comments

spicy roasted sweet potato rounds

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

So the thing is, I haven’t really been cooking lately. At first, I blamed it on finals. Then, I blamed it on how busy I’ve been. Then, I realized I haven’t been busy. I’ve been doing all the things I … Continue reading →

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birthday cake cashew butter

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Since I moved into an apartment and started venturing into the kitchen, one of the things that I keep learning over and over again is how much you can make yourself. Brownies don’t always come in a box! Taco seasoning … Continue reading →

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vegan “caramel delights” bites + vegan week 3

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

I cheated this week. I cheated real, real bad. Migas. One omelette. Creamy, soft, tangy goat cheese. A bowl of ice cream. And a nasty incident with nacho cheese Doritos. I think the cheese and beer pairings last weekend (followed by … Continue reading →

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the do’s and do-not’s of turning 21

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Do not start drinking at 1 p.m. on a weekday. Do not sober up and then start drinking again. You will be tired and have a headache, and then you will become tipsy again. Do not double-fist free drinks. It is likely that … Continue reading →

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a different kind of recipe

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

It’s my birthday today. I am 21 years old, which sounds entirely too old to me. Don’t get me wrong — it’s been a long time coming, and I’m looking forward to celebrating with my free Trudy’s Mexican martini. But … Continue reading →

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quick lunches and snacks

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

School has started, which means panic is starting to set in. My planner is filling up with things I need to do, and finding time to blog (much less finding time to feed myself, sans writing and photography) is getting … Continue reading →

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