Eating Archive

Oven Baked Chicken

Nicole Directions, Eating, Everyday January 15, 2014

It is freezing cold outside in Kalamazoo and the ridiculous amounts of snow on the ground prevent us from going out and grilling. Instead we opt for the more sensible, baked versions of our favorite summer meals. Baked chicken doesn’t taste nearly as delicious ...Read More

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Overnight Zojirushi Steel Cut Oats

Nicole Directions, Eating, Everyday January 13, 2014

The Zojirushi, or Rice Ninja, in our kitchen makes approximately three to five bowls of rice each week. On top of that, our Rice Ninja will make perfect polenta and steel cut oats for breakfast overnight. Two nights ago while Mr. MVP and I were ...Read More

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Don’t Eat The Snow (Ice Cream)

Nicole Eating, Everyday, Me January 9, 2014

On January 6, 2014, Kalamazoo had a winter storm warning and a wind chill warning. Kalamazoo’s Mayor, Bobby Hopewell eventually asked residents to stay home because temperatures reached a whopping – 35 to -40 below and in some places snow was piling up faster ...Read More

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Slow Cooker Rosemary Lamb

Nicole Directions, Eating, Everyday January 7, 2014

We are always searching for healthy ways to add protein to our diet, so when I happened on a picture of a lamb shank I got the bright idea that we needed to have lamb for dinner. I searched the Internet high and low ...Read More

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Ridiculously Simple Pulled Pork

Nicole Directions, Eating, Everyday December 10, 2013

Last week was epically terrible and I knew Team VP needed a two day break from the entire world. Cooking during a break is not high on my list of priorities, so this recipe is one of our favorites. It’s fast and delicious. As ...Read More

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Coffee Loves Milk

Nicole Directions, Eating, Everyday December 4, 2013

Coffee and I have an absurdly complicated relationship. My dietary restrictions prevent me from drinking caffeine, so I’m relegated to decaffeinated coffee only and our preservative free lifestyle eliminates any of the peppermint mocha latte frappuchinos. Blended. Our local coffee shop is amazing and ...Read More

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