Graduation Weekend

by Allie on May 17, 2010 · 75 comments

in Dining Out, Dinner, Drinks, Holidays, Lunch, Personal, Seafood Fest, Trips

The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. ~Sydney J. Harris

This past weekend, I graduated from Duke University.

The forecast called for rain and thunderstorms all weekend, but we actually lucked out with blistering sunshine on Saturday and clouds on Sunday. The air was muggy and the temperature was steaming hot. While I [...]

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Quickie Quinoa

by Allie on March 30, 2010 · 29 comments

in Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, Oven Lovin' (Baking), Recipes, Snacks

Before I begin I just wanna say it’s going to be 86* F here on Friday! Wowza.
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As you know, I made a gigantic batch of quinoa over the weekend, which by the way took only 12 minutes to cook (!!!). I expected to be stuck stirring and nursing the pot for 45+ minutes but that [...]

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Quinoa Loaf with Mushrooms and Peas

by Allie on March 29, 2010 · 26 comments

in Dinner, Oven Lovin' (Baking), Recipes, Vegetarian

I picked up a copy of The Whole Deal on my way out of Whole Foods the other day and I immediately spotted this recipe inside. A Quinoa Loaf with Mushrooms and Peas.
I’ve always been a fan of meatloaf and burgers/veggie burgers and this recipe seemed to merge the two well. This loaf is vegan, [...]

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Playing Catch Up

by Allie on January 14, 2010 · 46 comments

in Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, Fitness, Lunch, Snacks, Yoga

Whew! It’s only been one day and I am already feeling stressed and overwhelmed. How does that happen!? I’m someone that handles stress pretty well…I used to be at least!! At school, I am constantly playing catch up. The checklist is never completely crossed off. There is always work to do, books to read, blogs [...]