Writing about Ace Biscuit and Barbecue
I’ve posted before about Ace Biscuit and Barbecue and their wonderful food and the funky vibe, but it wasn’t until this morning* that it struck me how special of a restaurant it is, especially in the larger scheme of American restaurants and American food. We’re so spoiled here in Charlottesville to have small-scale, local restaurants … Continue reading
Foods from the Past: Updated French Toast
Before I started eating Paleo, one of my favorite breakfasts was French toast. I didn’t really enjoy plain toast or just toast with jelly, because even then, I was all about how much filling or toppings one food vessel could hold. And oddly, I always found the softer, moister wheat items more appealing: like the … Continue reading
Ace Biscuit and Barbecue
Update: Life has gotten crazy, and I apologize for having neglected my blog. I’ve been busy with classes, with applying to study abroad in Italy this summer, with playing club volleyball, with Crossfit and Olympic lifting, and with life in general. It’s finally spring break at UVA though, so I should have some time to … Continue reading
Homemade Meatballs
Since buying a share of a cow, my family has a freezer full of ground beef, and I finally decided to do something more creative with it than just making hamburgers. I made meatballs! They’re pretty much small, well-seasoned, spherical hamburgers, but I made them even more exciting by making them for breakfast. I took … Continue reading
Paleo Pumpkin Gingerbread
There can still be treats on the Paleo diet. There’s just no flour, dairy, or sugar, but the product can still be delicious and satisfying. This post is about some Paleo baking I did when I had a craving for gingerbread cookies or something warm and festive. I found the recipe for this Paleo … Continue reading
Petite Burger for Breakfast
Protein makes you healthy and strong! Enough said. Here’s one of the ways I’ve been sneaking extra protein into breakfast in a way that’s delicious and hopefully beautiful: Start with an adorable, mini, grass-fed burger and a generous sprinkling of salt. Then work on frying a gorgeous, pastured egg. Over-easy of course! You’ve got to … Continue reading
Glorious Breakfast
Just this morning I prepared what I must consider one of the most glorious, gorgeous breakfasts of all time. It was simply a leftover hamburger topped with fried eggs and sauteed swiss chard, but somehow it evolved into something stunning and gormet-looking. And I managed to this on a school-day morning, no less! It began … Continue reading
Weekend Breakfast: Vegetables and Eggs
Having a great breakfast is like a ritual for me. Even if it means that I might be late for class, I will not compromise having a nutritious and filling breakfast. It sets me up for having a good day and feeling great and continuing to eat well for the rest of the day. Much … Continue reading
Restaurant Review: Brookville Brunch
Brookville Restaurant is on the historic, downtown mall in Charlottesville, located directly above one of my favorite restaurants there, the Whiskey Jar. The menu might give the impression of casual fare with seemingly simple dishes in which some form of pork often makes an appearance. The chef’s so-called “meat-centric” menu is far from lacking in … Continue reading
Easter Brunch
This post is about Easter brunch, an iconic meal, and about what you can do with the leftovers. My mom made her famous frittata with bacon, potato, and Gouda cheese. We had a bright and beautiful fruit salad along side. I was the lucky one who got the frittata leftovers which made for quick, protein-rich meals when … Continue reading
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