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Breakfast Dessert Snack Vegetarian

Apple Pop Tarts Recipe

As a kid I never really bought into the whole pop-tart craze, it just wasn’t my thing. The crust was too dry and flour-y. A glass of water was a must after consumption. Toaster strudels stood a better chance but they didn’t win my vote either. The crust was better but

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Dinner Lunch

Chicken Diane w/ Black Truffle Linguine

So I’ve heard that steak Diane is a staple at a lot of restaurants. I also heard it’s pretty tasty. Since I don’t cook beef, I made a chicken version with a unique pasta. There are 2 different types of truffles, the gourmet chocolates and the fungus that grows underground (similar to a mushroom; a very 

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Lunch Side Dishes Vegetarian

Fuji Apple Salad w/ Candied Walnuts

I really dislike craving something that isn’t readily available. For example, a couple of weeks ago I had the flu and didn’t eat for 3 days. I felt awful, and since I don’t take medication, I didn’t have much relief. On day 4 I started feeling a little better and had a mini appetite. All I could think about was the apple salad I occasionally ordered from a restaurant located downtown. Mmmmmm! But I felt bad

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Snack Vegetarian

The Best & Easiest Candied Walnuts

I love salads; especially the ones with candied nuts. I’ve had some some amazing candied walnuts and some that were not so amazing. Let’s face it. Ordering salads at restaurants can be a waste. The lettuce is not the best quality, it’s hard to get all organic ingredients, and they are too

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Dessert Snack

Easy Kettle Corn

I’m a huge fan of old-fashioned fresh popped popcorn, cooked on the stove, not in a bag. When I go to the farmer’s market on the weekend, there is a vendor that sells fresh kettle corn. The smell is undeniable and so enticing. There’s usually a line of about 10 or more people waiting to get their hands