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Saucy Saturdays: Sweet Pepper Aoili

April 28, 2012
shellywest

To continue on with our 'Saucy Saturdays', I've decided to make a dressing that is perfect both as a dip or[...]

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Nacho Night – Buffet Style

April 27, 2012
shellywest

We are in the full swing of Spring which means unpredictable weather is upon us! It's been rather crazy this[...]

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Pizza Party: BBQ Tempeh Pizza vs. Creamy Purple Potato Pizza

April 25, 2012
shellywest

I live about two blocks from my favorite house in Bloomington. This house is actually a HUGE old historic ho[...]

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Vegan Chickpea Gravy

April 24, 2012
shellywest

So I have this loooong list of things I'd like to do to make my eating lifestyle better (only eating organ[...]

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Moody Monday: Baker Bettie’s Cookie Wars 2012 / Hazelnut Shortbread with Marscapone Frosting

April 23, 2012
shellywest

Oh...Hi, Monday. Did anyone go to Record Store Day on Saturday? I went to support my local store and listen[...]

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Saucy Saturdays: DIY Barbecue Sauce

April 21, 2012
shellywest

I've been wanting to start 'Saucy Saturdays' for while now because I am a veggie sandwich nut. I eat one for[...]

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Moody Monday: Dog Park Picnic

April 16, 2012
shellywest

Why hello Monday, is that you...AGAIN? Okay, well I least I just had a beautiful weekend to hold me over. Th[...]

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Pesto Parmesan Ravioli /// How to Handle A College Boy

April 15, 2012
shellywest

This should really be "how to handle a college boy's kitchen" but that doesn't sound quite as exciting. I pr[...]

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Carrot Slaw

April 14, 2012
shellywest

So I got some adorable carrots at Bloomingfoods this morning. I realize that seems weird for a type of food[...]

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Vegan Gravy Train [Sandwich]

April 13, 2012
shellywest

I get it. I totally know what you are thinking. You can't believe that I am posting about these HUGE breakfa[...]

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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Glaze

April 10, 2012
shellywest

Every Easter since I can remember I spent it with family. Since my parents are divorced, my brother and[...]

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Moody Monday: Porch Naps

April 9, 2012
shellywest

Monday, agaiiin? The weeks are going by so fast! I graduate in less than a month and am in no way ready for[...]

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Farmer’s Market Sweet Potato and Asparagus Curry

April 8, 2012
shellywest

Yesterday morning, after much anticipation, I went to the first outdoor Farmer's Market of the season!! It[...]

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Sweet Berry Tart

April 5, 2012
shellywest

You can probably expect to see a lot of baking posts in the next month. Things are winding down with schoo[...]

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Baked Southwestern Egg Rolls with Cilantro Lime Sauce

April 4, 2012
shellywest

These remind me of "pub grub"; I really don't like sports...or chains so when I do end up at Chilis or T[...]

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Moody Monday: Pancake Party

April 2, 2012
shellywest

It felt particularly hard to get out of bed today. I think I was dreaming that I woke up and it was Saturd[...]

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Oatmeal Honey Buttermilk Bread

April 1, 2012
shellywest

I realize a lot of you already know this but I live in a house of five girls but what you don't know is th[...]

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“Everything but the Kitchen Sink” Quiche

March 31, 2012
shellywest

I am very strict in my system when it comes to groceries; every week I make a list of what groceries I'll ne[...]

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Bakery Style Berry Muffins

March 28, 2012
shellywest

  Updated August 2016: I made this recipe again and wrote about it here as part of my 'Throwback[...]

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Corn Fritters with Roasted Red Pepper Feta Sauce

March 27, 2012
shellywest

This weather is confusing my body! It thinks its summer and all it wants are smoothies, fruit, and corn on t[...]

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Moody Monday

March 26, 2012
shellywest

Here it is again! Oh Mondays...you seem to come up so quickly these days. Luckily, this weekend was filled w[...]

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Spring Leeks and Zucchini Galette

March 25, 2012
shellywest

  I actually made this last weekend but have been putting it off for two reasons: 1. I was a lit[...]

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Mixed Berry Grunts

March 24, 2012
shellywest

I don't know what the proper name of this dish is called; I've heard grunts or dumplings or just plain old s[...]

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Glazed Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts

March 21, 2012
shellywest

I honestly feel a little embarrassed making this post. I pride myself on having lots of what may seem to be[...]

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Moody Monday or Tortured Tuesday?

March 20, 2012
shellywest

Moody Monday on a Tuesday? Yeah, it doesnt make sense but I was just having too much of a Moody Monday to ev[...]

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