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Vegan Restaurant Rave: Millenium

Posted on April 24, 2011 by joyfulupdates

I ate at the world-renowned restaurant Millenium in March when my Mom and cousins, who are vegan, were in town. As an amateur to vegan restaurants, I was initially apprehensive of getting a meal that was of small portions and … Continue reading →

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Beans Ahsa Lu: An Italian Depression Dish

Posted on April 5, 2011 by joyfulupdates

My family stems from several European countries but if you asked me about my heritage, the response would be simple: I’m Italian. It’s not that I have less pride for my Irish or German counterparts, they just play a much … Continue reading →

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PB&J Smoothie

Posted on March 22, 2011 by joyfulupdates

Last night my boyfriend and I cooked a heavy, Southern-inspired meal consisting of homemade macaroni & cheese and cornbread so I was in the mood for something light and fresh when I woke up this morning. Typical of most Monday … Continue reading →

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How To: Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on March 20, 2011 by joyfulupdates

In my opinion, not much can go wrong when using peanut butter in the kitchen (hence this blog’s title). Peanut butter is a staple in my diet, giving mundane veggies a new life (ahem, celery) and even the most delicious … Continue reading →

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Spring Salad

Posted on March 1, 2011 by joyfulupdates

After a month of gloomy weather in San Francisco I can’t help but feel excited to say hello to the month of March. While most Spring veggies aren’t quite ripe enough yet (I’m anxiously awaiting for juicy red tomatoes), I … Continue reading →

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Brocoli Stir-Fry With Chicken & Mushrooms

Posted on February 14, 2011 by joyfulupdates

When it comes to the kitchen I usually don’t stray far from my comfort zone of baking sweets but I was inspired by an article in the New York Times titled, “Chop, Fry, Boil: Eating for One, or 6 Billion,” on … Continue reading →

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Cookie Craving: Peanut Butter, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip

Posted on January 29, 2011 by joyfulupdates

The first week of classes always leaves me feeling overtired & a bit frazzled, so I decided to turn to a familiar recipe that was sure to have a delectable outcome. I combined three favorites: chocolate, peanut butter, and old-fashioned … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 25, 2011 by joyfulupdates

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