meals, humor and motherhood survival
Take a deep breath, we’re going to do this, and you’ll wonder why you waited so long. Roasted Asparagus is one of my go-to sides for just about anything I can think of. My kids like them, I like them, and they take no time at all. Plus, it can turn any dinner Instagram-worthy with just a few ingredients.
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It’s a dinner drama re-run and you’re unfortunately the main character…again. 30 minutes on the clock, a kid or two starting to lose it over their homework as you wonder, “WHAT’S FOR DINNER???!!!” Take a deep breath, look in your pantry, I bet you have just about everything to make this spot-on creamy tomato soup, so let’s get to it. You need to get dinner on the table.
There’s something about that sweet, spicy, vinegary goodness that accompanies a delicious Banh Mi sandwich. It’s has a little fire, balanced with a subtle sweetness, and then the vinegar that cuts to the point. It’s one of my favorite things to eat, but ugh, I rarely have everything for it. I decided there has to be another way to bring me closer to my beloved Banh Mi. Enter: the vegan, Banh Mi Bowl.
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Way back
Nothing makes a soup, sauce or any other dish as flavorful as a good, old fashioned bone broth. I’m talking about the one that Grandma used to make. You know, the broth that literally turned to gelatin in the fridge. Oh yeah, that’s the kind of stuff you need in your life.
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Yep, you read me right, I’m calling these what they are: the BEST ever gluten free chocolate chip cookies. I know all you non-gluten eaters out there have long been dreaming about the days you could indulge. You remember them like yesterday: the soft center and the slightly crisp edges. I’ve worked on this recipe for years. It’s tried and true and better than the ones you remember. So today’s your day, let’s pre-heat some ovens and get the glasses of milk ready. We’re having REAL cookies!
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No, I’m not talking about an old iPhone model, I’m talking about me. You see, long before (well maybe not THAT long before) I had kids, I was a fashion model. Yep, little ‘ol me flew all over the world working for some pretty awesome clients. It was a super fun time in my life, with hints of that rumored glamour here and there. But here’s the truth, aside from the fun and adventure, which filled the majority of my career, it could be incredibly lonely at times. I missed home, A LOT.
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I know what you’re thinking: there is no “winter” in Miami. And yes, I admit, you’re kind of right, partially at least. If you’re comparing our mildly cool weather to say, that of New York, then our sad little excuse for winter is precisely that, laughably nonexistent. But here in Miami, land of the Tropics, anything below 72 degrees is cold. I kid you not if it’s 71.99 degrees out, we Miami locals will break out whatever jacket and boots we own. I hear you laughing over there in the North East-rightly so.
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My kids LOVE baseball. It’s the first and last thing they think of everyday, and their absolute favorite free time activity. I’ve never seen them so insanely happy to do anything-which is fantastic. In fact, their genuine happiness makes the 3,000 “breathe” alerts I get from my Apple Watch worth it. Apparently rushing from one thing to the next stresses me out, go figure.
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Is there anything else better than bacon? Yes, I tell you, yes there is, it’s called: Candied Bacon. And if you’re getting fancy this Super Bowl Sunday, this is the kind of Bacon you want to be having. No one is going to remember who won, they’re just going to see this, and ask you to bring it year after year, because, who can say no to bacon?
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