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Recipes: Springtime Socca

Before college, I spent a dreamy summer living in Nice, France – a gorgeous city on the turquoise waters of the French Riviera. For a while, I dated this Niçoise man who lived with his bohemian mother, her name was Fanny. She always wore one long feather earring in her right ear, a flowing patterned kaftan and the perfect coiffe of loose curls tumbling from the top of her head. …

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Recipes: Spaghetti Squash Pasta

There’s a delicate art to making a red sauce. I know so because I watched my Italian father and aunt spend years refining and perfecting the process of our family recipe. A good sauce takes a minimum of 8-10 hours, beginning with the slow process of sweating the onions on a low heat. Of bringing the garlic to the perfect light golden caramel color. Of balancing the tomatoes vs. herbs …

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Recipes: Chlorella Beauty Smoothie with Ashley Neese

One of the greatest parts of food blogging is being able to connect with incredible artisans, makers and culinary creators  from around the world.  And if there’s one thing I’ve seen in this community – there are some seriously talented women out there shaping the way we eat, think, and feel about food! This year, I decided to launch a new series on the Vidya blog to highlight some of the kitchen goddesses out there who …

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Recipes: Roasted Sweet Potato, Plantain & Cacao Mole Tacos

I’m on the plane to San Francisco right now, editing photos of these tacos and salivating because…damn, these tacos look good. My flight was delayed and I’ve been in the airport all day, and my stomach is rumbling because I came unprepared. You see, I normally travel with an arsenal of prepared foods, usually a salad with roasted veggies and whatever else wouldn’t last in my fridge during the trip, …

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Recipes: Rustic Rhubarb, Strawberry & Chamomile Galette + Edible Flower Potluck!

Full Moon Blessings! Last night was the Lunar Beltane and full moon in Scorpio. Traditionally, Beltane is a Celtic festival in celebration of fertility and the blossoming of Spring. This full moon is also known as the Flower Moon, and I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a virtual potluck of edible flower recipes! My sweet friend, Renee, over at Will Frolic For …

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Recipes: Tea of the Feminine with Free + Native

One of the greatest parts of food blogging is being able to connect with incredible artisans, makers and culinary creators  from around the world.  And if there’s one thing I’ve seen in this community – there are some seriously talented women out there shaping the way we eat, think, and feel about food! This year, I decided to launch a new series on the Vidya blog to highlight some of the kitchen goddesses out there who …

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Recipes: Asparagus Quinoa Salad with Oh, Holy Basil

One of the greatest parts of food blogging is being able to connect with incredible artisans, makers and culinary creators  from around the world.  And if there’s one thing I’ve seen in this community – there are some seriously talented women out there shaping the way we eat, think, and feel about food! This year, I decided to launch a new series on the Vidya blog to highlight some of the kitchen goddesses out there who …

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Recipes: Creamy Truffle Pasta with Roasted Romanesco

If you hadn’t guessed by now from my last name, I’m Italian. Okay, I’m part Italian – part Portuguese. I’m just starting to explore my Portuguese roots more, but have always had a clear connection to Italian side via our culinary traditions.

Pasta of some sort was always a staple in my house growing up. My dad taught me our family’s “secret sauce” recipe when I still had to …

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Recipes: Creamy Saffron Tea Latte

As an entrepreneur, my schedule can vary each day as much as the weather does. And with a strong vata constitution, creating structure and stability is something I’ve had to consciously develop. So I’ve made peace with early mornings these past few years and actually find solace in my daily rituals.  In fact,  I relish in Keep Reading

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