Some things just feel like home.
For me, an abundance of rich hand-baked desserts is a sign I am back home and among loved ones. There is something special about simply sitting with those you love. There is also something special about lava cakes: they have lava! 🙂
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Typically, meals are a bit complicated. But some days, you just want to chuck some food into a bowl and eat it. This is a “healthy” version of that basic idea.
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Lakewood, WA
This year Tim and I decided to go to Cyclocross Nationals. Going to a cross race together had been a dream of ours for a while.
For several years I have watched on NBC the European pros race cyclocross (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclo-cross for the non-cyclists), and so seeing a World Championship event in person would be an amazing experience. Unfortunately none of these were really accessible in the US this year, but USA level nationals was in Seattle, and was only a $90 plane ticket away, so away we went.
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College kids are not renowned for their culinary traditions, and if one tradition occurs, it usually revolves around Jack-In-The-Box munchie meals or Cup of Noodles. One of my friends from the cycling team, Charlie, is a bit more sophisticated.
Every friday for the past two years that I’ve known her, she has made homemade pizza for her house and other guests. I’ve been one of the guests, also known as the “sharks”, benefitting from her kindness. Recently, I learned that her pizza was vegan, and I decided to give it a go.
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Vegan, Possibly Gluten-Free
This hearty casserole is a tasty protein and flavor packed hit that works well as a standalone item as well as a topper/filling for nachos, burritos, tacos, etc.
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