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Quinoa seems to have gotten more and more popular over the last few years. Yes, it may be a superfood, super great, super healthy, super trendy, etc. etc. But! What about its ACTUAL unique flavor? It is slightly nutty compared to most other grains, and it can be harnessed beautifully. My own twist on a Peruvian classic Quinoa Atamalada is a traditional Peruvian recipe, featuring quinoa, aji…

Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Recipe (aka “The Heartiest Meat Sauce” recipe served with spaghetti because most pasta boxes come with instructions) Recipe back story without being obnoxious: I am a pasta FIEND. Over time, I have preferred sauces a little heavier on the garlic, hence a little more garlic clove than traditional recipes tend to call for. Traditional meat sauce also doesn’t normally…

Long-story-short back story… Baby tomatoes as they were growing in our garden On March 1st, 2019, Jordan and I packed up everything we owned and moved to Kalamazoo, MI. Fast-forward to buying a house while snow was still on the ground, and being VERY pleasantly surprised to see how well everything grew without even trying. Strawberries, green onions, and carrots started sprouting up when the…

Quinoa seems to have gotten more and more popular over the last few years. Yes, it may be a superfood, super great, super healthy, super trendy, etc. etc. But! What about its ACTUAL unique flavor? It is slightly nutty compared to most other grains, and it can be harnessed beautifully. My own twist on a Peruvian classic Quinoa Atamalada is a traditional Peruvian recipe, featuring quinoa, aji…