Category Archives: breakfast & brunch

Mixed Berry Smoothie

By Ali | Published: August 13, 2012

So, I’m going to share yet another breakfast smoothie. Forgive me, but I’m sort of obsessed. I do this thing where I really love something and overload on it, then get sick of it. Do you do that? I do it with new songs way too often. Also with foods, especially of the breakfast variety. [...]

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Cinnamon Coconut Quinoa with Bananas

By Ali | Published: July 29, 2012

As soon as I saw this recipe for breakfast quinoa I’ve been wanting to make it. I love quinoa, but I always make it with savory flavors. This seemed like the perfect recipe to try with sweet flavors and to add to my breakfast rotation. While I couldn’t eat it every day, I really enjoyed [...]

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Peach Banana Smoothie

By Ali | Published: July 19, 2012

In an effort to spice up my breakfast routine, I’ve been stocking items to make smoothies in the morning. About a month ago, I discovered Annie’s chocolate banana smoothie and swooned. The frozen banana trick is pretty awesome. I needed an alternative to the chocolate banana flavor, and have had a constant stock of juicy [...]

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Chocolate Banana Smoothie

By Ali | Published: June 18, 2012

I am not a morning person. Well, actually I think it’s more that I hate waking up in the morning, but once I do, I am super productive and love it. Still, I am queen of the snooze button. So, naturally, on work mornings I am rushing around and rarely have time to do anything [...]

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Blood Orange Scones

By Ali | Published: February 8, 2012

Scones and biscuits are my new favorite items in the carbohydrates category. They can be sweet or savory, be served at breakfast or dinner. Double win. Blood oranges are great…and look how pretty they are. you will need: 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided zest of 3 blood oranges 3 1/4 cups flour 2 [...]

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Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Muffins

By Ali | Published: October 13, 2011

Best pumpkin muffins, EVER! I could eat one of these each day for the rest of the month, but alas, it would negate all of the running and gym-going that I have been attempting to be diligent about…But honestly, for a special treat (or movie day at your new job) they are totally worth the [...]

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Wedding Shower Eats

By Ali | Published: October 2, 2011

Remember last week when I was baking for a wedding shower?? Well, good….it went off without a hitch last Saturday and I think that the bride felt very showered with love by her friends and family! We had a great time planning it for sure. It was everything a wedding shower should be - fun, girly, [...]

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Cinnamon apple muffins

By Ali | Published: April 9, 2011

Another keeper from Deb over at the Smitten Kitchen, these muffins are awesome! They are the perfect breakfast treat, and have apples and whole wheat flour in them, so they are lighter on the guilt. You will need: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking [...]

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Weekend of Restaurants

By Ali | Published: March 13, 2011

While the hubby is enjoying a getaway here: I convinced my parents to come for a short weekend trip to enjoy one of the first spring-ish weekends in the DC area. Though I was not on vacation, I didn’t get too bad of a deal. I got to relax and enjoy the company of my [...]