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Children's Book Giveaway: 'Chopsticks'

Spoons.

Dinner Tonight: Braised Coconut Spinach with Chickpeas and Lemon

I made this the day it was posted on the Kitchn but with lacinato kale, and sadly ended up tossing it. I added the coconut milk, walked away to deal with kids for what I thought would take 30 seconds, and totally forgot about it. I normally keep everything on hand for this, but that was my last can of coconut milk. Reading this makes me even more sad I haven't attempted it again.

meleyna at 11:51PM on 01/26/12

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Vegan: 2 Ways To Eat Kale, Chickpeas, and Sumac-Marinated Onions

I can only eat Tuscan kale like this. The regular curly kind reminds me too much of frisee, even after marinating, and my mouth freaks out and I can't eat anymore and then I'm hungry and sad. Which is a shame, because kale normally makes me so happy.

meleyna at 10:27AM on 01/24/12

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Cereal Eats: Kellogg's Krave Comes to the U.S.

I absolutely remember Hidden Treasures. I didn't even know that I did until you brought it up.

I get really confused when these cereals of yore are brought up. My mom was definitely a no-junk sort of mother, yet I distinctly remember these sugar-bomb cereals as part of my morning rituals. Must've been Dad's influence.

meleyna at 10:40AM on 01/23/12

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American Classics: Monkey Bread

Yum. If you're going to do a cheater's version, I definitely recommend frozen yeast dinner rolls over biscuit dough. So much better.

meleyna at 2:58PM on 01/20/12

From Drinks

Drinking the Bottom Shelf: Admiral Nelson Coconut Rum

Ugh, one of my worst hangovers was after a night of Malibu. My step sisters are what you would call lightweights, and we spent the last evening of a family Fourth of July trip doing shots of Malibu. Only I had about twice as many as they did. (This is like juice! But tastes like suntan lotion! Pour me another one!)

The next morning was a four hour car ride home with my head in my MIL's lap while she tried to explain to my three year old why Mommy was so tired. And no one bought me a McMuffin.

meleyna at 2:37PM on 01/19/12

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Anyone else obsessed with the cookbook Plenty?

Any thoughts on the Kindle version? I've only had my Kindle a month or so, and have been curious about cookbooks. I really want this book, and the Kindle edition is only $10, but I'd be missing out on all of those glorious pictures!

meleyna at 10:20AM on 01/18/12

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Taste Test: Grapefruit Juice

@marshmallow No problem with grapefruit juice, but the only time I really drink it is with gin.

meleyna at 11:48AM on 01/17/12

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Taste Test: Grapefruit Juice

The reasons fresh squeezed only got a 7.5 was because of the lack of additional ingredients. The only way to make grapefruit juice a 10/10 is to add a hefty glug of gin.

Sigh. My grapefruit tree out back is heavy with fruit, and I've been ignoring them. Three more weeks of pregnancy...

meleyna at 9:22AM on 01/17/12

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Grocery Girl: Salad Bars Make Me Happy

I absolutely refuse to pay the prices grocery stores charge for prepared foods. Well, save for a $5 rotisserie chicken from Costco. The turnover on them is great so they're always pretty fresh, and a dollar or two cheaper than the regular grocery stores. I freeze the bones for stock, too.

meleyna at 3:29PM on 01/16/12

From Recipes

Key Lime Pie

Yummy, yummy filling--perfect texture. I only had a 9" springform, so added two more graham crackers (no extra butter) to stretch the crust. Since the filling was a little thinner, I took it out of the oven after 10 minutes. The filling wasn't that thick though, so I feel like you could make this in a standard pie plate if you don't have a springform. Also, make sure you measure the lime juice--it only took me ten key limes to get to four ounces (I was also using an electric juicer).

meleyna at 1:13PM on 01/13/12

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Super Bowl Giveaway: California Avocado Gift Box for Guacamole-Making

Mashed with some scallion and lemon, spread of whole wheat toast, sprinkled with Maldon. This is my breakfast probably three times a week.

meleyna at 1:10PM on 01/13/12

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Key Lime Pie

Yummy, yummy filling--perfect texture. I only had a 9" springform, so added two more graham crackers (no extra butter) to stretch the crust. Since the filling was a little thinner, I took it out of the oven after 10 minutes. The filling wasn't that thick though, so I feel like you could make this in a standard pie plate if you don't have a springform. Also, make sure you measure the lime juice--it only took me ten key limes to get to four ounces (I was also using an electric juicer).

meleyna at 12:49PM on 01/13/12

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Cook the Book: 'The Occasional Vegetarian'

Pizza, whole grain salads.

meleyna at 12:44PM on 01/12/12

From Recipes

Fennel Sausage with Wrinkled Grapes and Grape Extract

Yum. I think I might adapt this for the oven so I don't have to stand by a splattering stove.

meleyna at 2:47PM on 01/10/12

From Drinks

What Are Your Soda Alternatives?

I'm sorry, but there is no substitute for Diet Coke. I try and do this every year, but nothing cuts it. I've cut down due to pregnancy, but that's really the only thing that's gotten me to cut back. (For the record, I do drink a TON of water. I generally just drink a lot of liquid everyday.)

meleyna at 11:09AM on 01/10/12

From Drinks

Bottom Shelf Beer: 7-Eleven's Game Day Ice Ale

Fiancee? New development? If so, cheers!

meleyna at 9:47AM on 01/10/12

From Serious Eats

New Cheerios Flavors: Multi Grain Peanut Butter and Dulce de Leche

I've always been confused as to why MultiGrain Cheerios are sweetened. While it makes sense for other "flavors" of Cheerios, I wouldn't think MultiGrain would really need the additional sweetness.

meleyna at 10:34AM on 01/09/12

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