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Snow storm "Q" (seriously, what kind of a name is that?) has officially hit the Omaha, NE area.  And with this mighty storm, which is expected to bring somewhere around 7" of snow to my area, I received the nice blessing of leaving work at 1:00 p.m. and working from home for the remainder of [...]

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WIAW: February 20, 2013

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I know I say this a lot, but can you believe that it is already Wednesday night?  I feel as though this week is just flying by.  I guess this is a good "problem" to have, right? ;) And you know what Wednesdays mean...         ...it is time for What I Ate [...]

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          So, this is the first edition of "Omaha Eats" that I have mixed feelings about.  Does this edition discuss a restaurant with delicious food?  You bet!  But would I eat there again?  That is still to be determined. The Greenbelly is a health-focused and environmentally-friendly restaurant in West Omaha, Nebraska.  [...]

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Tofu Breakfast Scramble

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          What does this picture remind you of?  Scrambled eggs, right?  Well...not quite!  It is actually tofu!  Tofu is often used as a substitute for meat in vegetarian and vegan dishes, but did you know that it makes a great substitute for scrambled eggs?  I have read about and heard of [...]

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          If you have been reading my blog for very long, one thing that you have definitely picked up on is that I have a great love for chickpeas.  I love them in Indian-inspired dishes, in soups, on salads, and now.... roasted!  Is it just me, or does pretty much everything [...]

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One of my most favorite dishes that I have cooked since starting this blog is this:           Sweet Potato and "Sausage" Hash Several weeks ago I had a major craving for this delicious hash.  I also had a major craving for soup (big surprise there!).  Then I got to thinking...why not [...]

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WIAW: February 13, 2013

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Happy Wednesday everyone!  Is it just me, or is this week actually moving right along?  Trust me, I am so not complaining! Now let's get to today's eats...         What I Ate Wednesday Breakfast/Morning Snack Unfortunately, I do not have much going on for this as far as pictures go.  We were [...]

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Roasted Radish Chips

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What is your favorite vegetable?  How about your top five favorite vegetables?           Was this one of them? I am almost certain that few, if any people, would choose radishes as one of their favorite vegetables.  However, after this recipe, you just might change your mind!  I am about to prove [...]

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          If you are looking for a quick, easy, veggie-filled meal, then look no further.  This dish is your girl (or boy? ;))! Vegetable Stuffed Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes with Vegan "Cheese" Sauce Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 large russet baking potatoes vegetable broth, for cooking 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 yellow [...]

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I have a confession.  I have a problematic habit of subscribing to cooking, health, and fitness magazines, finding promising or inspiring recipes in them, tearing the recipes out with the greatest of intentions to utilize them, and then leaving them stacked in a pile for months and months.  Starting this year, I have made a [...]

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