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January 11, 2019

Recipe #24: Vegan Plant-Based Alfredo Pasta

Since I’m working on my health and on the #hashimotosprotocol, I came up with this deeeeelicious vegan, plant-based pasta for a comfort dish with lots of nutrition. Ingredients: 1 box of Banza shells 1 head of cauliflower, roughly chopped handful of baby spinach 1 head of broccoli 1 zucchini 8 oz of baby bella mushrooms […]

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January 9, 2019

Hashimoto’s Protocol: Week 1

I’m so excited for this journey of healing that I’ve started. I’m following Dr. Izabella Wentz’s protocol for the next 90 days (and who knows, maybe longer) to rid myself of the painful symptoms I’ve been dealing with for over 9 years.  I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s on my first day of college in August […]

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January 7, 2019

Delicious Szechuan Cuisine at Fat Dragon

One of my absolutely favourite new spots in town is Fat Dragon and I’m so pleased to write about them and share my experience with y’all!! Fat Dragon exemplifies Asian cuisine with its fresh produce, handmade dumplings, genius fusions and authentic flavors from Szechuan and beyond. The freshness factor is what stands out most – […]

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Happy new year lovely people!! You don’t need a reason to go out and try Suerte’s new brunch because it’s so amazing, but I think your first brunch of 2019 should be here. I suggest starting out with a sweet treat like this meyer lemon curd stuffed donut. I’ve never had that much filling inside […]

January 2, 2019

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December 20, 2018

Holiday Brunch at Fairmont

Brunch buffets are a wonderful, beautiful thing. Revue at Fairmont Hotel has exemplified this with their festive holiday brunch buffet offering every Saturday and Sunday (until December 30) including a HUGE buffet room, dessert table AND a made-to-order menu! There’s something that everyone (literally, everyone) can find and love. Plus, a portion of brunch sales […]

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December 15, 2018

Eastern European Cuisine at Brama

Get your fix of all things European at newly opened restaurant, Brama! The word “brama” means “gate” in several different languages. It’s a fitting name for this spot since there are so many unique Eastern European items on the menu.  We started out with a beet salad that was so delicious. Y’all know I love […]

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December 13, 2018

New Brunch Menu at Forthright

If you haven’t heard, Forthright had an unfortunate kitchen fire last month and their space has been closed. However, they’re hosting a fantastic brunch every Sunday at Trinity Hall at 311 E 5th Street! Plus their food truck is open and operational during the week at San Jacinto @ Brazos St. from 8am-2pm. In the mean […]

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I’ve been anticipating House of the Rising Tanuki-san (or Tanuki for short) arrival in Austin for MONTHS and I was soooo delighted to finally try them out last week! The name comes from Japanese folklore as a shapeshifting shinto god of mischief. It fits the restaurant perfectly because they’re a fusion of East Asian and […]

December 5, 2018

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November 30, 2018

Peri-Peri Dreams at Tio Pepe Chicken

I recently traveled to London and of course had to stop at the beloved Nando’s. I was bummed coming back to Austin knowing that we didn’t have anything like that here… and then Tio Pepe appeared and all my dreams came true!!!! I’d say the majority of people haven’t had Nando’s or even know what […]

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November 27, 2018

Recipe #23: Spicy Mac n Cheese with Yellowbird Sauce

I love trying out new mac n cheese recipes and this one is a new favourite! I incorporated Yellowbird’s Serrano Sauce for some extra oomph and I think y’all are gonna LOVE it! Ingredients: 3 tbsp Yellowbird’s Serrano Sauce  16 oz orecchiette noodles 3 tbsp butter 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 […]

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November 21, 2018

Minimalist Style Wood Watches by JORD

I was recently given a beautiful wooden watch by the makers at JORD! I chose the cassia walnut and vintage rose piece for an elegant but minimalist style. There are tons of styles to choose from for both men and women (you can shop for them here). Did I mention they have free international shipping? […]

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