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Smoky Roasted Tomato, Black Bean + Polenta Soup

I had the smart idea of serving hot spicy soup this week on a 30 C afternoon. But! I have heard that eating soup can actually cool you down on a hot day, so there’s that. Beads of sweat were still forming at our noses though, so who knows really. Sums up september, I guess. We’ve got family here from france and playing ‘tourist’ has been fun. We’ve got some…

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Roasted Eggplant Sandwich with Harissa Relish + Hummus

I bought a butternut squash at a farm stand yesterday. Yikes, I guess it’s september already. I also bought a basket full of plums and pounds of field tomatoes for slow roasting. It’s such a good season. Oh and we’re moving again. Yes we’re heading back to the mountains where we belong. I guess that’s why I find myself thinking a lot about ‘home‘ these days. Other than our clothes,…

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Grilled Zucchini Salad with Halloumi, Tahini + Mint

“We know what the world wants from us. We know we must decide whether to stay small, quiet and uncomplicated or allow ourselves to grow as big, loud and complex as we were made to be. Every girl must decide whether to be true to herself or true to the world. Every girl must decide whether to settle for adoration or fight for love.”  -Glennon Doyle Melton GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD…

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How to Cook Really Good Lentils + a Spring Bowl

How to cook lentils (really good ones) + a simple bowl with roasted asparagus, radishes and a 7 minute egg. Fuss free spring cooking. Gluten Free.

The original name of this blog was actually one day cafe. I had just moved to France and had no idea what I was going to do with myself, but I knew I liked pastries and coffee and I had this dream that I would one day open a small little coffee shop. This blog was going to a space where I could test and share recipes for my future…

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