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Mini Strawberry Chocolate Tart with Whipped Goat Cheese & Basil Micro Greens

May 19, 2013
Shellywest

Let's talk about micro greens. Do you eat them? Do you grow them? To be perfectly honest, I had not had[...]

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French Onion Soup [Revisited]

May 15, 2013
Shellywest

Soup?! Really? But it's SPRING. Soup season is over. Or so I thought. This past rainy and chilly Saturday[...]

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Strawberry Rhubarb with Ginger Crumb Pie [Vegan]

May 12, 2013
Shellywest

I had making a pie on the mind all week. I don't get this urge very often (mostly because making a pie for[...]

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Baklava Ice Cream

May 4, 2013
Shellywest

  This was my first time making ice cream from scratch. I borrowed my Mother's ice cream maker w[...]

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Cornbread Waffles with Roasted Vegetables & Chimichurri Ramps

May 1, 2013
Shellywest

My daily posts have turned more into weekly posts as thing have become a bit hectic around here. There are s[...]

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CHIMICHURRI Ramps Bread with Lemon Thyme Butter

April 25, 2013
Shellywest

    I came across ramps for the first time at the farmer's market two weeks ago. The nice ma[...]

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Dark Chocolate Chunk Angel Food Cupcakes with Brandied Strawberries

April 20, 2013
Shellywest

  If you are a regular around here you may have noticed my usual 'Searchable Saturday' post miss[...]

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Homemade Mustards: Honey Curry & Beer Thyme

April 16, 2013
Shellywest

As spring approaches, I get the "grilling craving". You know what I'm talking about - where not only the s[...]

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Blueberry Thyme Soda

April 12, 2013
Shellywest

I'm obsessed with my Soda Stream. Like more than anyone should ever be with a kitchen appliance. I was on[...]

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Macaroni Salad

April 10, 2013
Shellywest

For me, the biggest parts about giving up certain foods is the association. I doubt any [sane] person wo[...]

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Berry Brioche Muffins

April 9, 2013
Shellywest

I love making bread. On any given rainy Sunday, you will most likely find me in the kitchen kneading up so[...]

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Guest Post: Nut-Free Vegan Cheese Sauce by Leanne of Healthful Pursuit

April 8, 2013
Shellywest

Good morning! I am thrilled to introduce you all to my friend Leanne from Healthful Pursuit!  Leanne Vogel[...]

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Searchable Saturdays

April 6, 2013
Shellywest

    1. LOVING /// Tomorrow marks the first outdoor Farmer's Market of the year here in Bloomington.[...]

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Spring Adventures

April 4, 2013
Shellywest

Day Picnic with Wyatt and Tuko/Taco/Teke.   Song Pairing:[...]

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Citrus Thyme Cocktail

April 3, 2013
Shellywest

  I usually post in the mornings but a happy hour post seemed appropriate with this cocktail recip[...]

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Ginger Citrus Infused Rum

April 2, 2013
Shellywest

  So remember when I made that Blueberry Basil Infused Vodka? Well, it was awesome. So awesome t[...]

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Wild Rice & Wheatberry Grain Salad

April 1, 2013
Shellywest

    Helloooo, April. April Fools has always been one of my favorite holidays. I'm ruthless about[...]

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Searchable Saturdays

March 30, 2013
Shellywest

The posts were a little sparse this week. Things got busy and I mostly relied on leftovers from a big pot of[...]

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Maple Sweet Potato Soup with All Spice Greek Yogurt

March 27, 2013
Shellywest

    A few weeks back I was spending my days soaking up the sun on the beach and my afternoon[...]

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Searchable Saturdays

March 23, 2013
Shellywest

Hello Weekend! The sun shining outside is tricking me into thinking it's warmer than 20 degrees out. Oh spri[...]

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Lentil Meatball Subs

March 22, 2013
Shellywest

  Lentils are known for being a good source of protein, increasing energy, helping with digestion,[...]

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Citrus Tub Scrub /// Chickpea Spring Issue

March 21, 2013
Shellywest

  Let's talk magazine. I love blogs. They are wonderful - accessible, easy to update, and inspir[...]

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Kale, Tomato, & Garlic Breadsticks

March 19, 2013
Shellywest

These breadsticks are a product of a frustrating juicer clean up experience. And by frustrating I mean t[...]

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Homemade Chex Mix // The Perfect Road Trip Snack

March 18, 2013
Shellywest

...And we are back. After 6 glorious days of soaking up the sun on Atlantic beaches and sipping on Bloody Ma[...]

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Parmesan Thyme Sweet Potato Fries

March 15, 2013
Shellywest

I go through phases with food. I'll make General Tao Tofu for dinner once a week for a month strai[...]

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