Tag Archives: restaurant-inspired

Pan-fried Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes with Scallions

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Christina

Wisconsin winter weekend mornings are meant for slow rising, wool sock wearing, the Head & the Heart crooning faintly in the background, French-pressing your coffee & spending a little more time on making breakfast than you normally would on a weekday. … Continue reading →

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i carry it in my hips & buffalo chicken mac ‘n’ cheese helps me get rid of it

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Christina

no, i’m not talking about the stuff love handles are made of. i’m talking about the more abstract things we carry in our bell jars, the things yoga teachers say that make you roll your eyes with nausea: stress, tension, … Continue reading →

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my new favorite chocolate cake

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Christina

at some point last week, i decided to go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. this is always a stupid idea. i always end up buying way more than i can eat. so, as a precautionary measure, i made myself … Continue reading →

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stuffed french toast with raspberry sauce

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Christina

morning star cafe, a little breakfast joint back home, is one of my favorite places to eat, ever. growing up, i would always order the stuffed french toast (sweetened cream cheese sandwiched between two thick pieces of french toast & … Continue reading →

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spinach salad with pears, grapes, blue cheese & pistachios

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Christina

i’ve been trying to eat more greens, but i always feel so uninspired when it comes to making salads. after resurrecting an old college fav–the signature salad from cosi–for a takeout dinner last week, i knew what would be in … Continue reading →

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