Sweet Summer Quinoa Salad

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The end of summer is upon us…how are we feeling about this? I personally enjoy the summer, but things really feel like they’re dragging on by the time August rolls around. It’s just so hot and humid, everyone just seems stressed and annoyed most of the time. Usually, it’s that “back to school, gotta getRead more

Restaurant-style Sweet & Savory Roasted Brussel Sprouts

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Who else gets really excited when you see brussel sprouts on a menu?! I get really jazzed because I know they’re going to be awesome. Crispy, sweet, savory, salty. I just love those little cruciferous morsels, and I almost always order them. Seriously, if I’m going to Blue Oak BBQ, I’m getting the Brussels. TakeRead more

The Best Blueberry Basil Cocktail Recipe

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It’s getting to be that point in the summer when it’s unbearably hot. Temperatures are steady at 90 degrees, you’re hit with steam as soon as you open the door, and exercising outside is pretty much laughable. Seriously, New Orleans is straight-up sticky right now! That is absolutely why you need this best blueberry basilRead more

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

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It’s NOVEMBER?! When did that happen? I’m still trying to wrap my head around summer being over. Maybe it’s just our crazy weather here. It’s not scorching hot anymore, but we’re a far cry from sweater weather. But roasted butternut squash soup does the trick! What you can do to get more in the FallRead more

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

It’s pretty hard to believe that it is August! The summer really flew by. I know we’re technically still in the summer season, but we’re in that transition time. People are talking about their kids going back to school. Grant keeps talking about football and is literally watching games from last year in anticipation ofRead more