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posted by on Main course, Recipes, Vegetarian

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Soba Noodles 7

Cold noodle salads have always been my go-to take-out when I need a quick and filling lunch, whether hitting the prepared section of the corner deli or Whole Foods. As it’s often the case, they’re incredibly easy to make at home and your weeknight dinner will turn into leftovers you’ll actually crave days later. They [...]

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Highlands 1

I left Glasgow with a full belly and the familiar excitement I get when heading to an unfamiliar countryside, especially one that has the reputation of the Highlands. My friends’ wedding was the perfect excuse to get a taste of the breathtaking scenery the area is known for, all to the sound of the melodic [...]

Glasgow, Scotland

Aug
2012
19

posted by on Europe, Glasgow, Restaurants, Travels

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Glasgow

On my way to a wedding in the Scottish Highlands this summer, I briefly stopped in Glasgow to get a glimpse of its famed architecture and of course a few bites of the best food the city has to offer. Armed with a walking map pointing to the main architectural works from Mackintosh and others, [...]

Speculoos Gelato

Aug
2012
14

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Speculoos Gelato 5

With the extremely hot summer we’re having, my ice cream addiction is in high gear, going from afternoon cooler to meal substitute when it reaches the 90s! I’ve gone through the range of usual flavors and was feeling slightly bored when my eyes caught a box of Speculoos in the aisle at Whole Foods… mmm. [...]

Prawn Curry

Aug
2012
11

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Prawn Curry 7

While it may be fast and easy to throw a quick curry together these days with ready-made paste and coconut milk, there is something about the aroma and health benefits of using only fresh ingredients that’ll make it a much more complex and balanced dish. This recipe caught my eye as it was calling for [...]