Monthly Archives: May 2012

Spicy Hummus

My go to quick summer time meal, hummus. This hummus recipe has a kick of hot sauce and the crunch of fresh sweet red peppers. I substitute the usual tahini paste that goes in hummus with peanut butter and toasted sesame oil. I never seem to have tahini on hand. Only 5.50 grams of fat [...] Continue reading

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MOO Who?

As an ardent and rather stubborn DIY-er, it can be difficult to hand over the reins of a project to someone else. That’s why I was reluctant to accept an offer from MOO.com to lend a hand with printing. Why did I buy that bulky, large format professional photo printer anyway, and didn’t they only [...] Continue reading

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The Starch Solution – John McDougall

In this hour and 15 minute video, John McDougall addresses the issue of starch in our diet and the history of starch. Very interesting stuff. Watch to the very end where he addresses vitamin supplements, good stuff. Does anyone who reads my blog have John’s new book The Starch Solution yet? Is it a good [...] Continue reading

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Around the World in 80 Plates: Marrakech, Morocco

Synonymous with both tea and a blend of herbs and spices born from within its bustling marketplace, Marrakech, Morocco is a city that truly has its own distinct flavor. The entire continent of Africa remains largely a mystery to me, having never visited any corner of this huge section of the world, and yet I [...] Continue reading

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London Calling

Perhaps you’ve noticed, but things have been a bit more quiet than normal around here lately. Final exams have passed, and the photos are coming in fast and furious, but the number of forthcoming posts haven’t reflected that in the least. Truth be told, it’s because no one was home at BitterSweet head quarters. Maybe [...] Continue reading

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Around the World in 80 Plates: Barcelona, Spain

Pack your bags and don’t forget your sunscreen- For the next leg of our global cooking conquest, we’re headed to Spain! Barcelona, Spain, to be precise, where dishes sparkle with bright, bold, and fearless flavors. Making paella may be the extent of my experience with this vast, richly varied cuisine, but it’s from that generous [...] Continue reading

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Apple & Sage Vegan Sausage

A vegan sausage link inspired by Field Roast’s Apple & Sage vegan sausage. I added a hint of clove to mine to give them a unique flavor. GO TO RECIPE > Continue reading

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Food and Fashion, Part Two

In case you missed it, click here to see part one.

Pepper Spectacles

Bowtie Buttons

Lavash Clutch

Romaine Mini Skirt

Bouquet Garni Boutineer

Orange Headphones
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Around the World in 80 Plates: Lyon, France

Moving right along on our culinary world tour, our next stop will be in Lyon, France! Although I’ve never been to Lyon, I have visited Paris, and am rather familiar with one French specialty in particular… Pastry! As soon as I learned of this destination, there was no doubt in my mind that another grand [...] Continue reading

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The Mother of All Days

First, I believe there’s some unfinished business to attend to: Someone won a copy of Dreena’s latest masterpiece, Let them Eat Vegan! The random number generator has spoken… That means that Faith gets it! Good pick, Faith! The Quinoa Nicoise also caught my eye, so perhaps that will be the next dish on my menu, [...] Continue reading

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