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Treat Yo’ Self Thursday #14, Low-Key Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi

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Remember those mashed potatoes you made for that roast this past weekend? The mashed potatoes that are now sitting in a large tupperware container in your fridge because you made way too much? You could just reheat it and eat the same mashed potatoes for the rest of the week, but we all know by Wednesday you’ll be sick of that side dish, and it’ll end up in the trash.

Well, now you can stop throwing out all of those leftover mashed potatoes (or any leftover cooked potatoes for that matter) and make a meal that will transform those spuds into delicious gnocchi.  Continue reading →

Earth Day 2015: How You Can Help the Planet One Forkful at a Time

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Happy Earth Day! Or as I like to refer to it as the day where everyone becomes an environmentalist, or at least pretends to care about the planet. While some do-gooders go out and pick up trash or plant trees (Because who actually plants one on Arbor Day?) the rest of us tweet, share or post about helping the planet on social media, but don’t actually know what to do to help. That is until now.

Here are some ways you can help the planet during each meal: Continue reading →

Treat Yo’ Self Thursday #13, Mad About Matcha Brownies

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Quite possibly the hottest ingredient in food today, matcha is everywhere. The finely ground green tea leaves have been a part of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries, but didn’t gain worldwide popularity until recently. From drinks to cakes, cronuts, and even cocktails, this tea powder is a culinary matcha made in heaven (I’ve got food puns for days).

Thanks to a craving for both matcha and brownies, and a quick google search, I made a batch of tasty treats I’m calling Mad About Matcha Brownies. Continue reading →

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Staying Sane

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It’s been a long week, and you are completely burnt out. A pile of projects, a long commute, fueled by a ton of coffee because you’ve skipped lunch; we’ve all had a week like that. You come home exhausted and stressed out, ready to order chinese takeout and eat an entire pint of Ben and Jerry’s, but don’t do that just yet! I have a few tips and tricks that will take you to your happy place without taking you to your freezer or Seamless account. Continue reading →