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Vegetable Lo Mein

Image of plated vegetable lo mein. Summer is quickly coming to an end. If you want to maximize the daylight hours and minimize time spent in the kitchen, this vegetable lo mein recipe is for you! The meatless main is quick to prepare and, equally important, satisfying to eat…. 

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Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Vegetables

Since fracturing my fibula, I’ve gotten quite good at getting around on one leg. In fact, I even made it out of the house Thursday evening to pick up a few ingredients at Whole Foods Market so I could throw together this cold soba noodle salad with chicken and vegetables.

Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Pesto and Parmesan Cheese

Without going into detail, I fractured my right fibula two Saturdays ago. When it happened, I thought I had just sprained an ankle, but a trip to urgent care and a podiatrist confirmed otherwise.

Pain de Mie (Perfect for Toast and Sandwiches)

After months of planning, I finally met up with my friend to check out the new SFMOMA a few weekends ago. It was fun to catch up while browsing the galleries and admiring the Living Wall. Come lunchtime, we decided to take a break and headed to Samovar Tea Lounge to refuel.

Granola Bark (from Tartine All Day)

If you live in the Bay Area or scout out bakeries while travelling, you’re probably familiar with Chad Robertson and Elisabeth Prueitt’s Tartine Bakery & Cafe and Tartine Manufactory. I’ve been fortunate to sample sweets from both establishments – namely, a classic croissant and Liège waffle – and am planning a return visit to purchase a loaf… 

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Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Bell Peppers

Do you ever whip up a dish, devour it and then want to recreate the recipe ASAP? That’s what happened on Sunday, when I prepared this baked rigatoni with sausage and bell peppers to share with my parents (who just returned from a trip to Egypt) and a fellow foodie.

S’mores Cookies

Last Saturday, I woke up and prepared the dough for these s’mores cookies on a whim. Since I already had plenty of sweets in the house, my plan was to share the confections with whomever wanted them. Truth be told, I inadvertently kept the whole batch. Can you blame me?

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