Category Archives: food

Déjà vu

Posted on January 2, 2013 by olivewineandfood

This year is starting out a little too much like last year. SICK. In bed drinking hot chocolate with lotsa marshmallows, which was preceded by a delicious and nutritious lunch. hummus, goat cheese, artichokes, black olives, and romaine on toasted … Continue reading →

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Coconut banana bread

Posted on February 4, 2012 by olivewineandfood

Rainy Saturday morning banana bread and cappuccino. Heavenly. Adapted from Gingerbread Bagels •1 cup whole wheat flour • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil • 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

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tortellini soup

Posted on January 22, 2012 by olivewineandfood

Sunday night dinner in 5 minutes. Tortellini Soup: 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 chopped onion 1 can diced tomatoes 2 cups vegetable broth plus 2-3 cups water 1 package refrigerated tortellini (I used buitoni 3 cheese whole wheat) 10 oz … Continue reading →

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cookie butter oatmeal

Posted on January 8, 2012 by olivewineandfood

the stuff mornings are made of: cocojo fresh from the Keurig! medium sized coffee + large mug sized hot chocolate=a perfectly filled mug of cocojo from my Keurig and oatmeal. I reeeeeally love oatmeal. Hot, milky, sweet oatmeal. My new … Continue reading →

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Mushroom spinach omelette

Posted on October 9, 2011 by olivewineandfood

Sunny Sunday here! I will take this 80 degree weather while it lasts. I woke up this morning craving something savory. I threw together an easy open faced omelette. First, I sautéed fresh mushrooms with a tbsp of earth balance … Continue reading →

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Smoky grilled portobello

Posted on October 3, 2011 by olivewineandfood

Ian and I teamed up for dinner. I marinated 2 portobellos with braggs liquid aminos, garlic, and liquid smoke. Then Ian grilled the shrooms, topped with melted Swiss and roasted red peppers. So easy and so tasty. The picture doesn’t … Continue reading →

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pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

Posted on September 25, 2011 by olivewineandfood

Took Olive on a 4 mile hike this morning–got a little muddy. She won’t run with me, but at least she will hike. Then I was in the mood to bake. I was craving pumpkin cookies, so I decided to … Continue reading →

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vegetarian chili

Posted on September 11, 2011 by olivewineandfood

stormy fall sunday afternoon. perfect for a bowl of chili. Ingredients: 1 tsp evoo 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded, diced 1 sweet red pepper, diced 1 package Boca/morningstar/quorn crumbles (optional) 1 can red beans (or kidney beans, … Continue reading →

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pre-fall festivities

Posted on August 28, 2011 by olivewineandfood

My favorite season is fast approaching! I’m a little eager for it to be here. Friday night, one of my best friends who now resides in Chicago came over for wine and apps! apple smoked gruyere cheese  mediterranean platter: black … Continue reading →

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easy vegetable soup

Posted on August 22, 2011 by olivewineandfood

What is it about cutting up vegetables that is so cathartic?! Oh, is that just me? I love cutting up vegetables. I may not be safe with a knife and I may not be able to feel my fingers (stress … Continue reading →

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