There is quite a lot going on here. And getting all Marie Kondo. There is a special kale salad recipe in the Food52 Genius Recipes cookbook. A single kale salad that ran the gauntlet, beating out all others, for a slice of limelight.

In my previous incarnation as a food blogger, I spent an inordinate amount of time fussing over the perfect dish, both aesthetically and gastronomically. As a result, I am now the proud owner of almost 1,000 images on Wordpress, three Nikon lenses, and a bigger waistline. All of which are growing, slowly but surely, with every post. Obviously, these accomplishments were not formidable enough for me to give up blogging or photography.

Simply delicious oil-free vegan recipes. Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Soup. Sometimes you just need comfort food, like this creamy Instant Pot red beans and rice soup.

Monday, November 22, 2010. What does a Tart do when her best friend since preschool makes her first trip to Los Angeles? Take her to Universal Studios? Hardly. If roasting a turkey is intimidating for you, this is your recipe. 1 large bunch fresh thyme.

160; Let me tell you guys a little story about what I like to affectionately call. 160; February is always one of my favorite months! 160; Spring is coming, my birthday falls in February, sunshine tends to return to Seattle, and there is lots of love and celebration all month long.

Confessions of a Food Blogger. What I Really Think About the Whole30. Crock Pot Beef and Butternut Squash Stew. Never Miss a Recipe! Sign up and receive the latest posts via email. Our Central Coast Road Trip with the Kids. Forgive me for finally having a moment to post about our family road trip that we took two weeks ago down to the Central Coast! Not to tha.

Many excellent things this week. And with the cold weather coming in, friends visiting, and the approaching holidays, things are finally starting to feel normal again. But this week things finally seem to be settling into place. 2 yellow onions, diced.

Sometimes, Im in the mood for fancy food with lots of ingredients and preparation.

This was first published in April 2010. Some are still my best friends, favorite people, and life partners. Others smoked crazy things too late at night. Was kind of like that.