my lavender blues

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Things I didn’t do last night: this. Things I did instead. Watched Lemonade on repeat. Maybe four times. Maybe more. I even made a nasty lemonade drink with a little hot sauce as attempted tribute to the album. Definite fail. However the picture didn’t totally suck so I still posted it on social media. Word to […]

Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak Lettuce Wraps

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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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Every day I’m hassling. No, seriously, I am. Sweet potato hasselbacks are literally exploding in my kitchen. I made so damn much that I have enough to last me a life time. My freezer looks as though I’m a doomsday prepper. That or just another mid westerner preparing for the next twister to lift me off […]

Healthy Carnitas Stuffed Sweet Potato Hasselbacks

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Pavlova cake aka stacks of meringue layered with whipped cream, blueberry lemon compote and fresh fruit. aka enough said.  I had actually intended on making this layered cloud of sensory perfection for my sister only to have eaten half of it before she could even get her hands on it. I’m basically a child when […]

Layered Pavlova Cake with Lemon Blueberry Compote

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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