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Just Beet It!
Beets are one of my favorite veggies. I was the odd child who loved beets and asked for more. Growing up my mother would boil, peel, and serve as an extra side dish, probably to add some color to our...
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Easy Strawberry Chocolate Pie
Here’s a quick, easy, and decadent treat you can make for you and your sweetie this Valentine’s Day. This Strawberry Chocolate Pie looks like you spent hours, when the actually work time on it is less...
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AFBA City Guide 2014 - Summermoon Coffee Bar
Oh Summermoon coffee, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: 1) Wood fire roasted coffee, 2) Moon Milk, 3) Moon Milk. Oh, and did I mention Moon Milk? Seriously, Summermoon has my favorite cup of...
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AFBA City Guide 2014 - Titaya's
Titaya’s is back and better than ever! After more than a year of eager anticipation, Titaya’s has reopened with a more modern interior and expanded menu. Prepare for a long wait, even if you arrive...
View Article"Love, alas, is a fickle emotion, so you must cherish it for the fleeting...
“Love, alas, is a fickle emotion, so you must cherish it for the fleeting moment in which it graces you.”
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Eid-e Shomah Mobarak! Happy New Year!
Today is the vernal equinox which marks that beginning of spring and the start of the Persian New Year. I wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year!Above is my haft-seen. Haft-seen stands for 7 S’s...
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Beyond Picket Fences Turns 5!
Tumblr just informed me that my blog is 5 years old today! Kinda crazy to think that I’ve been doing this blogging thing (albeit sporadically) for the past 5 years. In that time it has evolved from a...
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East Austin Urban Farm Tour
I had a wonderful time wandering the streets of the east side last weekend and enjoying all that four of our urban farms have to offer. We toured Springdale Farm, Boggy Creek Farm, Rain Lily Farm, and...
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Spring Saturday
I had the perfect Spring Saturday recently and had to share. We started with an exceptional lunch at Epicerie in Rosedale.Fried Gouda with Cherries and HoneyA proper Caesar SaladChicken TerrineDuck Egg...
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cervezas and taco salad to celebrate.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cervezas and taco salad to celebrate.
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Hilarious reminder for all men :) Don’t forget to get your...
Hilarious reminder for all men :) Don’t forget to get your manholes inspected! #CheckYourColon
View ArticleI was startled by a stranger’s kindness today. I’m sad to admit...
I was startled by a stranger’s kindness today. I’m sad to admit that, but it seems to be a rare thing to experience genuine kindness for no particular reason anymore. I’m thankful I happened to get on...
View Article"There is a kind of success that is indistinguishable from panic."
“There is a kind of success that is indistinguishable from panic.” - Edgar De Gas
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"Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day."
“Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.”
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Pumpkin cupcakes with maple-cream cheese frosting, and me in...
Pumpkin cupcakes with maple-cream cheese frosting, and me in costume as WyldStyle from The Lego Movie.Hope you have a sweet and spooky Halloween!
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Delicious Quick and Easy Dinner
I came home late the other night, starving and unmotivated to cook dinner. I was about to call for delivery when I scanned the fridge. Attempting to be frugal, I pulled the first three items out that...
View ArticleLate Night Musing
There needs to be more confirmations on the interwebz. Like “Are you sure you really want to send that message? You don’t even want to read for edits or give yourself a moment to come to your senses?”...
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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw9eV6K_yHg)
View Article"… there is grace within forgiveness, but it’s so hard for me to find."
“… there is grace within forgiveness, but it’s so hard for me to find.” - Black Sun - Death Cab for Cutie
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