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Fig + Honey Buttermilk Cake

8 November, 2015 By Amanda Munden Leave a Comment

fig+honey buttermilk cake

Happy November, foodie friends! I can’t believe the time has already come to start brainstorming holiday recipes and entertaining ideas. … 

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Spiced Pulled Pork

25 October, 2015 By Amanda Munden Leave a Comment

pulled pork

Fall is my favorite; what’s not to love? With the balmy weather starting to fade away and the anticipation of the holiday season swirling in the air, I can’t help but feel a little giddy inside. I especially adore the sweet transition from lighter summer fare to the more robust, soul-warming flavors of fall. However, the hearty stews, soups, and roasts we tend to associate with cooler weather usually take more time to prepare. And I don’t know about you, but this time of year also tends to be a much busier season where standing at the stove for 2 hours just doesn’t jive with my schedule or my energy levels.

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Curried Coconut, Shrimp and Pumpkin Soup

4 October, 2015 By Amanda Munden Leave a Comment

Curried Coconut + Pumpkin Soup

Happy autumn, foodie friends! I haven’t posted in what seems like forever, but this hiatus has been an intentional one. I have actually been spending some time examining the impetus behind my most beloved creative expression, cooking.

Don’t worry, I haven’t decided to go and give it up! It’s quite the contrary, in fact…. 

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Filed Under: Salads and Soups

Salted Butterscotch Brownies

3 August, 2015 By Amanda Munden Leave a Comment

Salted Butterscotch Brownies
So, I’m thinking the best way to not only get us through, but to actually savor the sweetness of a crazy Monday may just have to include these salted butterscotch brownies…. 

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Tomato + Peach Panzanella Salad

30 July, 2015 By Amanda Munden 1 Comment

tomato + peach panzanella salad

Happy summer, foodies! It’s been a very chaotic season for me, hence the sporadic postings. We have officially made the transition from Austin to Houston and I’m absolutely loving it so far. Don’t get me wrong, Austin will always be home and my favorite city in Texas, but this Houston! Talk about a food scene. I haven’t really been cooking much lately because a) moving is rough (where is my freaking immersion blender? for the love…) and b) so.many.good.restaurants! … 

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Filed Under: Salads and Soups

Caramelized Onion, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Grilled Flatbread

23 June, 2015 By Amanda Munden Leave a Comment

caramelized onion, prosciutto and gorgonzola grilled flatbreadHappy summer foodie friends! I am currently traveling in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, so I’ll be keeping this post shorter and sweeter than usual. Not to fret, though, as the creative juices are already flowing with summertime seafood recipes inspired by my travels…. 

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Dry Cured Pork Belly Carbonara

17 May, 2015 By Amanda Munden Leave a Comment

Over the past several weeks, Austin has experienced some exceptionally strange weather, as have many parts of the country. As the nonstop rain continues to saturate the thirsty earth, it also bestows a diminished sense of urgency for all of my normal to-dos in what would be a very chaotic month. When the weather is bleak, home becomes more of a place of refuge and rest. This pasta carbonara is the ideal dish to feed the soul on a cozy spring day like today. … 

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Berries with Lavender + Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

9 May, 2015 By Amanda Munden Leave a Comment

lavender vanilla bean whipped creamHappy almost Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there! If you’re still pondering a menu to whip up for your mother on her day, think about adding a sweet finish to the meal with this ethereal lavender + vanilla bean whipped cream. Or, start her day off on a sweet note and dollop it over some fluffy buttermilk pancakes and fresh berries. No one deserves some special treatment more than a mother…. 

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Southwestern Stuffed Avocados with Lime Cilantro Crema

30 April, 2015 By Amanda Munden Leave a Comment

southwestern stuffed avocado

Dear foodie followers/friends,

How is everyone? I thought I would try something different by writing a post in letter format. Letter writing is such a sacred yet dissipating art and it’s a sad shame. There is a strange paradox that even in this ever-expanding blogosphere and social media realm where you can plug in anytime, anywhere with anyone, that authentic relationships and soul-hugging conversation seem more precious and difficult to come by…. 

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Chia Pudding with Grapefruit, Mango, Avocado & Coconut Topping

13 April, 2015 By Amanda Munden Leave a Comment

Chia Pudding with Grapefruit, Mango, Avocado & Coconut Topping

I never know how to begin a blog post with a post date that marks an embarrassingly long absence since my last one. Should I make excuses? (Not my thing…) Apologize? (Life happens.) Make amends with a ridiculously simple, delicious and more importantly energizing recipe? Ah, now that I can always do…. 

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