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Is There Such a Thing as Too Simple for a Food Blog? + BBQ Tofu with Cajun Sweet Potatoes and Kale Chips

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

When I was making this dish, I had no intentions of turning it into a blog post.   “This isn’t a recipe,” I thought.  “This is just me quickly throwing together some ingredients I have on hand to satisfy my … Continue reading →

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Of Sinners and Saints: Fried Quinoa with Bacon and Kale

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

This dish attracted my attention because it was different– it takes “super foods” like quinoa and kale and then fries them with bacon.  The wok was perfect for making sure that everything got mixed and fried evenly and the whole raw … Continue reading →

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“Pizza” with a Good Personality and a Kale, Quinoa and Chickpea Crust

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

Long time no post, I know.  It’s been a busy week, and this past weekend we were tubing down the Shenandoah and the closest thing to a recipe I could have shared with you woud have been a gin and … Continue reading →

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Spicy Kale, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew with Beer and Paprika

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

I bookmarked this recipe a while back when I was collecting vegetarian recipes for the month and didn’t read through it very well before I got started.  I’d say half of the modifications are a result of this, the other half … Continue reading →

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State of My Kitchen (Spiced Rosemary Chocolate Chip Cookies)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

The state of our union might be getting stronger, but my kitchen is looking pretty rough!  Totally worth it though.  We had our good pals Holly and Jason over to try my favorite chickpea burgers and watch the State of the … Continue reading →

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