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Garlic Naan

February 10, 2012
shellywest

I'm really sorry if you are a returning reader and keep coming back to a new website layout (this could be r[...]

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Creole Jambalaya

February 9, 2012
shellywest

I'm going to be honest with you. I've never had jambalaya before...which basically means two things: I h[...]

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Shapilicious Eggs

February 8, 2012
shellywest

Some days you just have to not take yourself seriously. You have to stay in bed. And do what inspires you. A[...]

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Sandwich a la WWMD: Guest lovin’ by Ella Hartley

February 7, 2012
shellywest

Today's guest post is by a very dear friend of mine. She was the first person that I collaborated with on co[...]

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Moody Monday Part 3

February 6, 2012
shellywest

Today's moody Monday post is about explorin' because there is nothing more rejuvenating than going to a new[...]

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French Onion Soup

February 5, 2012
shellywest

As usual, my Saturday consisted of loads of thrift shopping because it's an addictive hobby and I love it. I[...]

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Glazed Caribbean Tofu with Sweet Rice

February 3, 2012
shellywest

There is some sort of longing for summer (hence the pictures next to this text) that has been evoked bec[...]

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Homemade Pasta with Zucchini and Carrot Ribbons

February 1, 2012
shellywest

Okay, this recipe was sooo out of my comfort zone that I've been dreading trying to translate it for you guy[...]

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Moody Mondays

January 30, 2012
shellywest

Today's Moody Monday theme is 'eating outdoors'. I am in love with being outside (when it's nice out. I[...]

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Vegan Trail Mix Cookies

January 29, 2012
shellywest

There are several things that sparked the inspiration for these cookies. Where to begin? First, I've been[...]

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Artichoke and Red Lentil Pasta Sauce

January 28, 2012
shellywest

I've had half a bag of red lentils sitting around my kitchen for months now and in an attempt to be resource[...]

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Oatmeal Molasses Rolls

January 26, 2012
shellywest

I just want to start out by apologizing. I realize that I have talked about bread excessively lately and I c[...]

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Moody Mondays – January Edition

January 23, 2012
shellywest

So I came up with this idea from Much Love Monday where she posts pictures of hearts to keep moral up on glo[...]

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Breadmaker Jalpepeno Cheddar Bread

January 23, 2012
shellywest

As a follow up to my Sandwich Sass post, here is the bread I used to for the veggie stackers and the bohemia[...]

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Sandwich Sass

January 20, 2012
shellywest

I've been on a sandwich kick this week. It sparked last weekend when we ate lunch at our favorite sandwich[...]

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Simple Butter Sage Sauce

January 19, 2012
shellywest

Sorry for my site being down all day but I hope it gave you a chance to check out what this new "policy" cou[...]

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Homemade Beer Bread

January 16, 2012
shellywest

Let me start off by warning you that I am currently enrolled in a photoshop class so I have been obses[...]

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Samosa Patties

January 14, 2012
shellywest

Here in Bloomington, we have an entire street dedicated to ethnic restaurants. It's really an amazing experi[...]

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Giant Chocolate Cookie Cake

January 13, 2012
shellywest

So it's my roommate's birthday tomorrow and she's had this big party planned for weeks. My other roommat[...]

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Squash Casserole with Blue Cheese, Sage, and Tomatoes

January 13, 2012
shellywest

Sadly, this week was my first week back to school which means lots of less cooking and less time to devote t[...]

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Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

January 9, 2012
shellywest

Wyatt and I usually devote Saturday afternoons to thrifting. We do this because 1) we love wearing vintage c[...]

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Black Bean Chili

January 8, 2012
shellywest

Whoever said that chili without meat isn't chili lied to you. The black beans in this recipe make it so fill[...]

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Homemade Pierogi

January 6, 2012
shellywest

My family is German...both sets of my Grandparents are German and their parent's are German and so on. But f[...]

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Veggie and Tofu Pot Pie

January 4, 2012
shellywest

Well, after enjoying 40 and 50 degree weather for all of November and December, the winter is finally here a[...]

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Vegan Chocolate Surprise Cookies

January 2, 2012
shellywest

Since yesterday was National Hungover Day (because who doesn't drink on New Year's Eve REGARDLESS of what co[...]

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