What Does Good Food Mean To You?
It has happened again. You’re surrounded by smoke-infused drinks in mason jars and salads with shaved fennel, all paired with a group of friends that can’t stop raving about the local biodynamic wine they serve at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that you’re all so lucky to have discovered before the rest of the city does. You’re in foodie central and there’s no escape. Fortunately the beet and goat cheese salad is delicious. “Can I have another one of those cocktails with the cardamom bitters?” you ask the waiter, fully embracing a semi-cliche role that feels like it’s straight out of a Portlandia episode.
Listening To: Ray-Ban Exclusive Volume 3
Kale and Hazelnut Quinoa Cakes
I have a minor obsession with quinoa, as is evidenced by the fact that I keep it on hand at all times and I even make cake with it. It’s delicious I swear.
Last week I was trying to come up with a falafel alternative, and a mixture of quinoa and white beans seemed like the way to go. Here’s the final result, one packed with protein and easy to make ahead of time and fry up right before eating. I also found that the bean and kale mixture is also excellent as a spread or dip. Enjoy!
Friday Photo: Birds
Take the time to look up, you never know what simple beauties you are missing.
Thoughts on Empowering, Inspiring and Advocating for the Women Around Us
Only in my early 20s did I learn the global importance of International Women’s Day with streets full of women around the world coming together in solidarity. This day is about empowerment and equal rights.
The 2012 theme is “connecting girls, inspiring futures,” which has gotten me thinking about all of the inspiring connections that surround us every day. In my everyday I come into contact with female colleagues and friends, all that are passionate about what they do. They are writers, filmmakers, doctors, lawyers, humanitarians and vagabonds, and every single thing in between.
What does it mean to be a woman? A lot of things.
Bike Tubes Make Good Earrings
The first order officially out the door. Turns out that used bike tubes make for the best earrings.
Want your own pair? Get in touch.
Recipe: Banana Avocado Bread with Flaxseeds
Sometimes it’s worth going a little over the top with the healthy ingredients. Which is why when I was challenged to revamp a classic family recipe for banana bread I turned to avocado.
And of course it’s best consumed warm and topped with freshly made chocolate hazelnut spread.
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