my lavender blues

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  Currently experiencing Monday Morning anxiety #thestruggleisreal. Or more like, #iputwaytoomuchsugarinmycoffeeandicantstopshaking Now picturing how in seven years there is a very strong chance my life synopsis will be comparable to Matt Foley’s, however praying that the van at the very least is an airstream.  Thank you Mondays, for bringing out my inner negativity and making me look […]

Asparagus and Caramelized Onion Spring Pizza

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I’m not really a person who brunches…. anymore. Having a child who literally turns into wild bull whenever we dine out can be a daunting task in the AM, especially when having to parent solo – so I’ve learned to bow out on any public food gatherings and save a little face along with gray hairs.   But I […]

Poached Egg Over Asparagus Rafts with Spicy Chipotle Aioli

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GUYS ITS FINALLY BASEBALL SEASON! And I literally couldn’t care less. Well, I couldn’t have cared less until I moved to St. Louis. You basically have to root for the Cardinals in order to be socially accepted into any circle. Granted my circle might just be me and my son, however, I’m pretty sure he […]

Gazpacho with Roasted Tomatoes & Cheddar Cheese Toast

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Talk about over doing it during the holidays. Seriously. Currently living with major regrets this morning after a weekend of gluttony. Apparently nothing has changed, and more than likely never will.  So this is why I am going on an air diet. After my coffee.  Okay maybe after lunch.  And dinner.  And wine. because my […]

Goat Cheese & Cipollini Potato Pizza (Gluten Free)

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Spring is here. And now I remember why I hate birds. Especially the birds who clearly have tourettes. We heard you on the first tweet, seriously. Do us a favor, clip your wings and fall out of a tree please.  And these birds ain’t no mocking jays. This is when one needs to acquire  “Dennis […]

Broiled Turbot // Balsamic Glazed Carrots & Steamed Spinach

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When Whole Foods has dollar oysta’s, you shuck ’em. No questions asked. And then you jump on every opportunity to bake fries to obviously go with. More importantly, truffle fries. More + More importantly, pecorino romano & parsley truffle fries.  This alsooooo may be the best date night dish ever (and incredibly fun to prepare […]

Pecorino Romano & Parsley Truffle Fries // Oysters on the Half Shell

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  So I  bought a ‘dial’ scale the other day and literally I’m a terrible person. I’ve purposely set the dial to start in the negative pound range, so now when I step on the scale I am exactly 7 pounds lighter, always. The best part about this? Some mornings I totally forget what I’ve […]

Olive Oil Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting & Bacon Caramel Glaze

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  I’m officially walking around the apartment with a tampon stuck up each nostril as allergies are literally taking over my current state of well-being.  *Double heel clicks for spring* But despite the ruby raw skin stache I’m developing above my upper lip due to constant blowing (hence tampons up the nose) I’m really really really excited for […]

Smoked Leg of Lamb & Roasted Brussels Sprouts