Breakfast in Bed
There’s something about eating breakfast in bed that sounds luxurious and chic. Especially if you have a tray! I love serving trays; they make everything look well put together.
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Pepper Penne
The balance between work and home life hasn’t been so easy for me these past few weeks. You may have noticed in my lack of posting on the blog. It may be because of the, what seems to be a never-ending, winter. I even blogged about the negative impact winter can have on people; it’s not a good feeling. But what better way to get over this than experimenting with new foods and dishes? I call this dish Pepper Penne. I didn’t know how delicious this dish could be. When my mom made it, I couldn’t resist trying to make it myself.…
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Sweet Plantains & Salami
Yum! Doesn’t everyone love sweet plantains and salami for breakfast? If you don’t, or have never tried it, you must. Pair it with some coconut water and start your day right. It is a heavy breakfast but it keeps you full for a long time.
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The Fireside Cook Book
Ever found a book that stood out to you because it was out of date? Well this book was definitely one of them. The Fireside Cook Book was published in 2008 but it’s such a fascinating cook book. Elias gave it to me as a gift and I just love it. At first I thought, it’s just another cook book. But it stands out to me more than other cook books.
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Leek and Lentil Soup
I don’t know where I read about this recipe or what was the original name. I believe I read it in or got inspired by the book French Women Don’t Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano. That was a great book but I honestly don’t remember. However, I do remember that the first time I discovered that book was the first time I discovered the delicious taste of leeks. It’s related to the onion family and I describe it as a super sized scallion. Every winter I like to make this leek soup. The first time I made it, we fell in love with the…
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