Showing posts with label about me. Show all posts
Showing posts with label about me. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

june garden

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During the summer month's, if I am not in the kitchen you are surely able to find me out in the Garden. When buying a house one of the most important items on the must have list was space for a garden. Ever since living on my own I have always found a little patch of dirt to call my own whether it was a dilapidated pile of dirt that need to be brought back to life, containers on a porch or window boxes. My first garden at my very first apartment (I was around 19 or so) was small but produced tons that first year- I even had a little rabbit from next door that would frequently visit (and steal a bite of squash or two), I remember running out in the pitch dark after getting word about the first frost settling in that night to collect the tomatoes still ripe on the vine. 
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Friday, May 16, 2014

weekly life through instagram eyes

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 { Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Smoothie with Vanilla Protein Powder topped with cinnamon}
My days have been so all over the place- I am serious lacking motivation in the blogging department and need to find some inspiration and motivation. The beautiful weather and warm days are partly to blame along with the garden constantly calling my name. I love day dreaming about all the goodness that will be coming from the garden within a few short months, I was lucky enough to snap off my first asparagus spear for a quick mid morning snack out in the garden- I never knew asparagus could taste out of this world...the one I grew did and only took me 3 years for the first taste.
I have a slew of amazing recipes in my Que waiting to be made and photographed beautifully.....I am hoping this coming Sunday will be a day of baking and creating. Until then, here's what I've been up too these past couple of weeks- enjoy!
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Friday, May 2, 2014

weekly life through instagram eyes

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I know I say this allllll the time, but, this. bread. was. amazing - Cinnamon Maple Raisin Boule, you have won my heart. {rough recipe on my Facebook page}

Spring is here!!! I have been spending most of my free time in the garden; prepping the soil, planting carrots, peas, beets, chard and sunflowers, and taking care of my little seedlings. Things will be a bit quiet around here recipe wise, I am shooting for at least 1-2 new recipes per week for the blog during the month of May, after such a long winter I want nothing more than to be outside in the sunshine.

Happy Friday!
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Friday, April 25, 2014

weekly life through instagram eyes

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 {current spring breakfast obsession: fruit, granola & yogurt bowl- working on a DIY yogurt post!}

It finally feels like spring! That means quality time with the garden- we are getting to know one another once again, seedlings, yummy breakfast bowls & alfresco dining in the backyard.

Summer I am so ready for you.
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Friday, April 18, 2014

weekly life through instagram eyes

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{triple berry smoothie:  blueberries, blackberries, cherries, spinach, cinnamon & h2o}

I am so lacking in both the recipe department & Instagram pics this week! I promise you I have some goodies ready to go for next week - slaw, tacos, granola and hopefully an amazing tart. This past Sunday I made a trip down to Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut with my Mom, Gram and my Mom's best Friend- it was a blast; lost $$ but the endless laughs and smiles made up for the money lost. I am hoping to also have a garden post up for you next week- I am waaaay behind, my seeds will be planted this weekend, which should have happened a month ago- so is life, they will catch up soon enough. Enjoy your weekend my friends!
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Friday, April 11, 2014

weekly life through instagram eyes



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 {afternoon power smoothie: cherries, blueberries, peaches, mango, spinach, hemp seeds, cacao nibs maca & h2o}

This week flew by,  I noticed that most of my weekly recaps rotate around food and a orange cat named Spencer. Once the garden has thawed expect tons of gardening pics- we are experimenting with our AERO garden and Baby Bok Choi and should have some progress pics to share soon!
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Friday, March 28, 2014

weekly life through instagram eyes

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{above photo: yet another day of snow...spring snow is just plain torture}

I may be a bit late on the Instagram train, but better late than never right? Actually, I have had my Instagram account for a few years but never really embraced the whole "Instagram culture" - let me tell you, I am hooked. Ever since I installed the Instagram app on my IPAD it has been a hundred times easier capturing images throughout the day. If you know me well, you all ready know that I am one of those people that very rarely answers their cell phone, you are more likely to get me on Facebook chat than on my actual phone....I also turned off texting, like 5 years ago - I am not a huge fan of the phone. The IPAD  has made Instagram far more accessible & fun to use. I love taking random photos throughout the day without having to find my phone or lug around a camera - so easy and I really like easy. So the point of this rambling paragraph you ask? I am starting a new Friday Series to round out the week called ; weekly life through Instagram eyes. I for one, am always curious about everyone's day to day life and wanted to share bits and pieces of my life throughout the week with you as captured through Instagram. For day by day, hour by hour coverage you can also follow me on Instagram...be warned I am a little bit of a crazy cat lady but there are also tons of foodie pics too!
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Thursday, November 7, 2013

chickpea magazine ~ 2013 winter quarterly

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Chickpea Magazine is by far my favorite vegan magazine, not only does my heart flutter at the site of their beautiful content featured in each vegan quarterly, but also for the people behind the features. Chickpea gives everyday bloggers, writers and artists the opportunity to have their work published for the world to enjoy. Cara & Bob, the force behind Chickpea are pretty incredible and their vision extraordinary.

Chickpea in a Nutshell

"Every quarter we showcase our favorite things in the vegan world at the moment, whether it’s a personal story, a new book, a killer recipe, or a photo story that captures the essence of the season at hand. "

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Friday, December 28, 2012

best of 2012

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It is hard to believe that another year has come and gone so quickly. Many wonderful things have happened this year, I have met and become friends with loads of amazing people through blogging, I am truly one lucky girl, having each and everyone of you in my life has made me a better person. SMBP has been such an inspiring creative space for me, I have learned so much about the people that take the time to visit and leave a kind word or two. It is so much fun to look back and see how I have grown in terms of being more adventurous in the kitchen and photography, not only do I love creating and sharing recipes, I am equally in love with photographing the food and sharing those images with you too.

So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for visiting, inspiring me on a daily basis and well, just being absolutely wonderful & caring - you make the world a better, tastier & kinder place.

To wrap up this wonderful year here's

SMBP's BEST of 2012

this was one of my favorites too!

a truly healthy & tasty soup

Justin & I still make this a few times a month - so good!

crazy, CRAZY good

THANK YOU Richa for that crazy good salted caramel!

almost too pretty to eat

my first attempt at homemade ravioli - it was so worth it

homemade slider buns too- you can't go wrong with these

my favorite way to stuff a pepper

you can't go wrong with baked donuts, but three ways? Get outta town!


enjoy!

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

adventures in the dmv

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weekend getaways- aren't they great?
a weekend trip with your cousin to the DMV to visit the greatest person ever; that person, the greatest one ever? that would be my little sister, made this trip even better than great - it was the greatest. our trip was full of amazing food, beautiful hikes, museums and monuments.
this was Sam's  first trip to DC - one weekend trip to the dmv certainly doesn't give one enough time to fully discover all the amazing things the dmv has to offer - my 7th trip down and i still haven't done everything there is to do!

here is a little glimpse at our weekend trip
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Sunday, March 6, 2011

a- z all about me!

sarah & i at the national arboretum in dc

i've seen this survey on many blogs now. so, i thought i'd join in on the fun. i know you all are just dying to know a bit about me...here we go!
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