The one where I discuss my recent obsession with tiny hats, avocados, and avocado toast with soft boiled eggs.
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A Vacation From Your Vacation
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
Attempting to make up for the guacamole-fueled craziness that was my trip to Mexico, I’ve been making variations on this Strawberry and Kale smoothie recipe all week.
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The Three Amigas On Repeat
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
“I’m going on a road trip, I’m going on a road trip, X marks the spot!”
Ok, I know that’s not really how that grade school rhyme goes but this last weekend I was playing with my niece and nephews and I taught them the original game. Ever since then I can’t help but change it to “road trip” as I prepare for the trip I’m about to take.
But before I tell you what I’ll be eating while on the road (spoiler alert: it just might be this very recipe), let’s talk about the whos, what, wheres, and whys. Do you recall the Los Angeles-to-Texas road trip I took a few years back that I took with my friends, Lillian and Gaby where we proclaimed ourselves the Three Amigas? Well, we’re at it again and this time we’re heading from Los Angeles to San Francisco while en route to the IACP Annual Conference.
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Make Your Own: Toasted Oat, Coconut, and Quinoa Granola
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
For the first “Make Your Own” installment, here’s a recipe for Toasted Coconut and Quinoa granola that’s easy to make and begging to be riffed upon.
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Brandon Matzek’s Keys To The Kitchen {& Recipe}
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In anticipation of the San Diego stop of my book tour, I ask local blogger Brandon Matzek of Kitchen Konfidence what his key to the kitchen is.
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Reluctantly Healthy: Edamame Hummus Recipe
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
On this latest episode of Judy Greer’s Yahoo! show, Reluctantly Healthy, I stopped by to show her my kid-friendly recipe for edamame hummus.
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Reluctantly Healthy: Walnut-Date Smoothie Recipe
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Los Cabos Summer Salad Recipe
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A vegetarian summer salad recipe inspired by my vacation to Mexico — with cumin toasted corn, roasted poblanos, tomatoes, feta, and a cilantro-pumpkin seed dressing.
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Walnut-Date-Cinnamon Smoothie
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
This smoothie version of the classic Southern California Date Shake is a healthier choice that let’s you indulge in the regional specialty without making the trip.
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Our Kine Meat Jeon
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
My bastardized take on Korean pancake recipe made with meat, scallions, and kimchi.
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