Coconut Risotto

This version of risotto is the perfect compliment to, well really anything. It’s extra creamy from the coconut milk but so so simple, requiring no more work than regular risotto does. It’s a great base for seafood, like this sweet chili shrimp, or any type of meat or vegetarian dish that has a little kick or zing to it! Usually I find myself eating spoonfuls of it straight from the stove so it definitely won’t go to waste, even if you’re not sure what you want to serve it with. Just to make it simple, I’m a big fan of the the assembly line meal prep for these types of dishes so everything is on the […]

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Sweet Chili Lime Shrimp

Summertime always makes me think of seafood. On hot summer days when you’ve been soaking up the sun or if you’re really lucky, enjoying the ocean breeze at the beach, seafood always hits the spot and  is so in season. Shrimp is one of the quickest things to make as it cooks in only a few minutes and can really be made to take on any type of flavor you want! So with all that said, say hello to your new favorite summertime shrimp dish! It’s got all the important s’s too… simple, spicy and sweet. Total crowd pleaser and won’t cramp your style when you’ve let the summertime fun get the best of you […]

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Le Diplomate- A taste of Paris in DC

As someone who has incredibly fond memories of Paris, especially all of the amazing food eaten in dark, cozy, candlelit restaurants filled with the loud hum of laughter and people speaking in french, walking into Le Diplomate on  dark rainy evenings, feels just right. When you first walk in your eyes have to adjust to the dim lighting and take in how large the  restaurant is on the inside. It’s generally very busy, even on weeknights, and is filled with all sorts of people bonding over delicious cheese boards, wine carafes and mussels. Both times I’ve come to Le Diplomate I’ve been struck by the warmth the restaurant has and you feel almost tucked in […]

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Asian Pork and Veggie Rice Bowl

So first and foremost, I have been a pretty awful newbie food blogger. Between a crazy summer schedule with lots of travel, visitors and weddings and now starting grad school while working full time- I definitely let this fall to the way side. I am now trying to find a new balance! Now that it’s September and a restart/refresh in a lot of ways I’m going to try to get caught up and share lots of the delish stuff I ate or cooked the past few months! Plus, this is my happy place and as I learn how to juggle this new schedule of mine, I need to make sure I make time for this […]

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Fresh Peach and Blueberry Muffins

It was the most perfect summer day complete with picking pounds and pounds of blackberries off the vine, fresh peaches, peach soft serve and clear sunny skies.  Other than eating almost as many blackberries as we picked, which is really saying something as it was literally a basket full, the next best part of the day was the discovery of the most delicious fruity muffin recipe. Tourist Tip: For anyone in Charlottesville, this amazing blackberry place is right across from Blue Mountain Brewery off of 151. It’s really understated with a nice little open air barn where you will meet the sweetest older lady who provides you with a basket, directions to the vines ( around […]

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Mushroom Parmesan Risotto

Welcome to the ultimate delicious, cozy, creamy, customizable side dish. Risotto! I made this a few weeks back with our favorite Slow Cooker Short Ribs and it was the perfect compliment. The richness of it works great with anything saucy ( it holds the flavors from sauce ah-mazingly) OR is great paired with fresh vegetables to make it feel lighter. The awesome thing about risotto in general is it’s not complicated and can really be made with any type of vegetable or additions you want. Also, it immediately makes the meal feel like a splurge because of it’s creaminess and cheesiness. Some of my favorite risotto’s feature asparagus, zucchini or pancetta. But this particular version […]

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Slow Cooker Short Ribs (aka Bday Meal!)

    Growing up we always had a tradition in our house that you could request any meal you wanted for your birthday dinner, and my mom would make it for you!  I am lucky that my mom is such a good cook and we all would get so excited each year knowing we were going to have our favorite mama Humphrey special. Usually I chose steak, mashed potatoes & asparagus or my mom’s famous lemon pasta with chocolate raspberry cake. I’m drooling now.  Honestly I get just as excited for my sister and Dad’s birthday choices as they are always my other favorites!  Well, Adam and I have adopted this favorite tradition in the past few […]

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Weekday Breakfast Round up

As I went through my week this week I realized how different my breakfast’s can be week to week, totally based off of how organized I am and what I’m in the mood for. What rarely happens though- is for me not to eat breakfast because I am one of those people who wakes up hungry and, I LOVE breakfast food. Seriously- I will eat breakfast for lunch or dinner and am an avid brunch supporter. Adam and I have even talked about what it would be like to have a brunch food wedding… so as you can see, big fans over here. However, I realize for many people who rush out the door in […]

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