Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Salad + Weekly Menu

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I live vicariously through many of Kristen’s stories. My best friend leads the happening single life in the hustle and bustle of Chicago. The stories, sometimes, are almost too funny to believe. Last weekend, she was in Nashville for a bachelorette party for one of her old college roommates. She told lots of stories, one… Read more →

Saucy Italian “Drunken” Noodles + Weekly Menu

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I spent most of yesterday in the kitchen. I sampled some cookies and went for a run. In other words, it was a glorious day! The past few weeks have been so busy at work. At work, we are {finally} transitioning to electronic medical records…and that, is no small task. The amount of training…and preparation…and… Read more →

Noodles with Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette and Tofu

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It’s a little ironic to be posting a tofu dish after I spent most of yesterday committed to helping make the best beef bourguignon for the bi-monthly medical staff meeting. My day started with a trip to perhaps the worst Walmart on the face of the earth. No, really. It’s the worst. The smell when… Read more →

Spicy Thai Noodles with Shrimp + Weekly Menu

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Being back on the campus of the University of Illinois brings back so many memories. Without a doubt, college was the best 4 years of my life. At least so far. In college I met great friends, joined a sorority full of great women, played ice-hockey, pursued my dream of becoming a dietitian…and met Mr…. Read more →

Soy Citrus Scallops with Udon Noodles and Snow Peas

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It has been a really long time since I’ve had a terrible, no good day. I should go knock on some wood. But, yesterday was a terribly, no good day. I had blocked out my schedule to attend a diabetes conference in Kalamazoo and I was excited for a day away from the hospital and… Read more →