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Cinnamon Swirly Bread (Dairy Free)!

by Donna James

Finally, a recipe post!! OK, but please don’t yell at me because it’s a bread recipe. I know that yeast is a hot commodity right now and it’s easier to spot Waldo nowadays than to see yeast in stock in grocery stores… but just in case you were one of the people who hoarded yeast and you’re running out of recipes to try, this...

July 14, 2020

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Breads & Buns, Eat Happy
Korean Beef Quesadillas/Tacos

by Donna James

I have no idea how Korean this recipe is. Maybe 8%. All I know is that this is a really delicious & simple recipe. If you’re Houstonian, this recipe is a copycat of the beloved & famous Oh My Gogi’s quesadillas & tacos. I was inspired to make this because Kaykay banned me from going to their food truck at 9pm (their opening time)...

May 17, 2019

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Crab Fried Rice

by Donna James

This is so good. This is so easy to make. This is also smelly. I do not mind. I like this recipe because you will make a big batch and there’s enough leftovers for the next day. You can take it to work for lunch, like I do, and sit back and watch your coworkers pass by the microwave (after heating it up) to...

March 14, 2019

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Grilled Corn Salad with Spicy Honey-Lime Dressing

by Donna James

You may ask, “Did the world freeze over? Is Donna really about to post a SALAD recipe?” The answer is yes, I am going to post a salad recipe. If you know me, you know that I am anti-salad. Okay. Those are strong words. I like salad, but I really don’t like preparing salad at home. I end up with way too much greens...

July 14, 2018

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Eat Happy, Little More Than Bites

Green & Garlicky Rice Bowl (with a Lesson on Food & Eggs)

I reaaallllly like rice bowls. Particularly this one because it uses leftover veggies + herbs + other greens in the fridge that otherwise may have been composted. Of course,...

Eat Happy, The Main Event

Bibimbap Bowl (Mother of All Bowl Meals)

I’m so late to the game. I really only started to appreciate ‘rice bowls’ within the last year or so. They are so convenient to eat and I want...

Eat Happy, The Main Event

Tarte Flambée

Tarte Flambée is a specialty of the Alsace/Baden-Württemberg and Rheinland-Pfalz regions on the German-French border. It’s made from bread dough rolled out very thinly, then covered with fromage blanc,...

For Curious Minds, Mindful Living

3 Simple Ways to Start Reducing Food Waste

Food waste is a growing problem in our modern society. In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30–40 percent of the food supply. In 2017 alone, almost...

For Curious Minds, Mindful Living

You Should Be Composting… in Your Apartment

What the F*ck is Compost and Why Should You Care? (n.) Compost is decayed organic material used as a fertilizer to help plants grow. According to the Environmental Protection...