Vannaspice
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Potato Leek Sesame Soup
When winter arrives, I begin to rely on warming foods like ginger, turmeric and spicy chili paste cooked up into a soup to warm me up from the inside out. Believe it or…
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Pumpkin Spice Stewed Apples
Since oatmeal does not sit well with me, these stewed apples fill the void of a warm, porridge style breakfast on a chilly day. This dish be enjoyed by itself, or can be…
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Green Hummus with Feta
There’s nothing quite like homemade hummus that you can find in stores. With this zingy hummus I omitted the traditional tahini and added walnuts for a hint of earthiness. After spending a handful…
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Tabasco Hot Toddy
When your bones are chilled from a long day surfing, playing in the snow or simply living in a van, turn to this hot and spicy bev to warm you up from the…
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Simple Shakshuka
Shakshuka also known as “eggs in purgatory” is nothing more than eggs poached in your favorite tomato sauce. Best served with a nice crunchy baguette, Shakshuka can be chowed down any time of…
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Pumpkin Spice Latte
No shame in my PSL game… this sh!t is delicious! Using a blender gives this seasonal special an airy, frothy consistency without the pricey coffee shop steamer. Ingredients: 2 shots of espresso –…
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Black Bean Dip
There is no shame in eating the entire batch with a spoon. Ingredients: 1 can of black beans – juice included A spoonful of tomato paste A dash of apple cider vinegar or…
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Beet Salsa
Ya gotta trust me on this one. Ingredients: 2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped 1 medium sized beet, chopped and boiled 1 fat clove of garlic, minced 1 lime, juiced 1/2 fresh jalapeño Fresh…
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The Perfect Breakfast Sando
There’s nothing like a beautifully crafted bagel sandwich on a lazy Sunday morning… or any morning, really. Skip the diner chaos and learn the secrets to constructing the perfect breaky sandwich from the…
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Rainbow Chard Wraps
These wraps are inspired by those saucy, sweet and savory lettuce wraps from P.F. Changs that we all know and love, except even tastier and a LOT better for you. I came back…
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LEAFSPRING ROLLS
Get it? Leafspring, like the rear suspension in my van? 😉 Fresh, crunchy and easy, spring rolls are a go-to when my fridge is filled with random veggie scraps and just I don’t…
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Overnight Chia Pudding
Believe it or not, chia seeds serve a much greater purpose than growing hair on a porcelain head. They are essentially little nuggets of gold, packed with antioxidants to protect your body from…
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Shiitake Mushroom “Poke”
Poke (pronounced po-kay) is a traditional Hawaiian dish of diced raw fish served over rice and vegetables and packed with umami flavors. Since moving into the van, my tolerance for clean dishes has…
