tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22122143054036389022012-02-25T21:56:27.949-05:00Delicious, Wholesome, REAL Food Made In My Tiny DC Kitchen!Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125EricaInTheCityhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-87069442667618752122012-02-24T09:59:00.001-05:002012-02-24T10:01:57.766-05:002012-02-24T10:01:57.766-05:00Things can get really hectic during the week and this is my go-to veg burger recipe.  I love that most of the ingredients are items I already have.  A friend of mine sent me this recipe...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-55588719447435964492012-02-08T07:30:00.006-05:002012-02-15T00:10:24.873-05:002012-02-15T00:10:24.873-05:00It hasn't exactly been winter in much of the country, but still chilly enough for soup!  We had one really rainy day last week in DC which turned out to be the perfect day to make this...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-72295029430924272472012-02-02T08:00:00.001-05:002012-02-06T23:28:34.677-05:002012-02-06T23:28:34.677-05:00First and foremost, GOOOOOO PATRIOTS!!!!!  Ok, now on to the food.  I have TONS of food suggestions for you.  With the big game coming up this Sunday, it's imperative to have good...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-82320982650558369212012-01-30T05:00:00.001-05:002012-01-30T05:00:05.146-05:002012-01-30T05:00:05.146-05:00It doesn't matter which way you spell donut- you have to try these!  I stumbled upon this creative blog called, (never home)maker that you should totally check out if for no other...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-31449806128818410252012-01-29T18:34:00.000-05:002012-01-29T18:34:47.304-05:002012-01-29T18:34:47.304-05:00Here is another homemade bread recipe for you.  I'm telling you, if you haven't gotten a bread machine yet, you are missing out.  Especially in the chilly months, there is nothing better...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-35435233950007099352012-01-24T20:20:00.001-05:002012-01-24T20:26:00.415-05:002012-01-24T20:26:00.415-05:00This is a great recipe because it actually uses the stalks of the broccoli as the base for it's sauce.  Talk about getting a big punch of broccoli nutrients!  Broccoli is really great...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-43384132783420291102012-01-18T23:26:00.000-05:002012-01-18T23:26:21.260-05:002012-01-18T23:26:21.260-05:00This is a quick (and really pretty!) meal that is great for weeknights or a nice appetizer for a few friends.  Easily a vegan dish (omit cheese, add more veggies if you desire) and gluten...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-21813957100395456312012-01-09T23:10:00.005-05:002012-01-20T22:57:59.694-05:002012-01-20T22:57:59.694-05:00I was watching an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives one morning- because that is ALL they play on Food Network (Come on!)- when they showcased a sandwich with pea shoots.  This peaked my...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-31430111061682858192011-12-28T19:48:00.000-05:002011-12-28T19:48:36.083-05:002011-12-28T19:48:36.083-05:00I love traditions, especially food traditions.  I think we all do.  And I love holiday food!  I am all for eating a few extra treats (or drinks!) during special times.  However, I...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-64069388519299383872011-12-21T13:33:00.003-05:002011-12-28T19:59:36.060-05:002011-12-28T19:59:36.060-05:00Do you or someone you know search the shelves at every grocery store after Thanksgiving for White Chocolate Covered Oreos?  Well, I happen to LIVE with one of those people!  I can't say...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-14557501412513632272011-12-20T11:42:00.000-05:002011-12-20T11:42:02.317-05:002011-12-20T11:42:02.317-05:00As I've mentioned many times, I love to roast just about anything.  Favorites in our house include any type of potato (especially sweet potatoes), broccoli, garlic, butternut squash, and...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-44372906307707133792011-12-20T11:25:00.002-05:002011-12-20T11:47:19.090-05:002011-12-20T11:47:19.090-05:00Great for the holidays!  Sometimes you just have a meal that wows you.  This was that meal.  I love when you sit down to eat and you can't stop saying how amazing it...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-14791252984131562822011-12-14T17:31:00.000-05:002011-12-14T17:31:22.704-05:002011-12-14T17:31:22.704-05:00Who doesn't love butternut squash soup?  It is so delicious and perfect this time of year.  I've been thinking of this soup ever since my sister-in-law called me trying desperately to...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-86113467062925177392011-12-04T10:38:00.000-05:002011-12-04T10:38:12.683-05:002011-12-04T10:38:12.683-05:00Spaghetti squash is a winter variety squash, so now is the time to pick one up!  It's super easy to make and a great substitution to pasta.  They aren't very expensive and usually make a...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-32703460828350136622011-11-22T00:18:00.000-05:002011-11-22T00:18:18.016-05:002011-11-22T00:18:18.016-05:00I have been so busy, I cannot believe Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away!  Thankfully, I am not hosting this year.  City-living can be pretty cool, but hosting a large dinner in an...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-13482775772153445302011-11-15T16:18:00.017-05:002011-11-17T22:06:58.324-05:002011-11-17T22:06:58.324-05:00I've been making easy breezy meals lately due to my recent move from one apartment to another.  With the weather cooling down and the nights beginning a lot earlier, I find that I'm really in...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-56040345076842454862011-11-09T09:49:00.000-05:002011-11-09T09:49:23.172-05:002011-11-09T09:49:23.172-05:00In the past few weeks, I've been doing nothing but packing and moving.  I hate moving.  It is so much work and, worst of all, it takes time away from blogging and cooking!  At times, I...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-9091645469398070952011-10-20T11:26:00.002-04:002011-10-28T08:51:48.434-04:002011-10-28T08:51:48.434-04:00Since buying our bread machine, we rarely buy bread from the store.  If we're in a pinch, we'll buy Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread (good pick: 100% flourless, freshly sprouted organically...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-55574110889807077332011-10-19T20:56:00.002-04:002011-11-17T22:35:05.424-05:002011-11-17T22:35:05.424-05:00There is this great vegan/raw restaurant in my hometown of Northampton, MA called Karma and it is to die for!  Even if vegan/raw isn't your forte, you'd surely find something to love at this...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-88183560841574685312011-10-11T16:49:00.001-04:002012-01-20T23:02:32.513-05:002012-01-20T23:02:32.513-05:00In my continuous effort to limit artery-clogging saturated fat and cholesterol, I am experimenting more and more with recipes that limit (or leave out) dairy and eggs.  This is so important for...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-85367180759089264242011-10-05T09:58:00.002-04:002012-01-20T22:56:02.276-05:002012-01-20T22:56:02.276-05:00If you haven't seen the movie, Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead yet, go watch it!  Netflix has it as an instant stream.  What a great film.  This movie inspired me to start juicing and...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-75289608842338736922011-09-27T23:11:00.000-04:002011-09-27T23:11:32.068-04:002011-09-27T23:11:32.068-04:00I was really jonesing for cupcakes last week.  Two days in a row I really thought I was going to crank some out, but my days just didn't allot for that.  After dinner at the end of the 2nd...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-71368127506258146782011-09-24T00:42:00.000-04:002011-09-24T00:42:32.828-04:002011-09-24T00:42:32.828-04:00I have been determined to make French baguettes.  I have this drive to conquer lately.  Last weekend I made my very first apple pie and now French baguettes.  I have always been...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-12796075046263915872011-09-19T22:52:00.002-04:002012-02-12T22:15:14.282-05:002012-02-12T22:15:14.282-05:00I am always experimenting in the kitchen and sometimes it's a success and sometimes a flop, but I keep on chuggin'.  This time success!  I have been making my vegetable lasagna for many...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212214305403638902.post-72213676918988398142011-09-12T10:13:00.002-04:002011-09-24T18:51:40.859-04:002011-09-24T18:51:40.859-04:00This hearty sandwich is a dream come true in my book.  Every once in a while I get a little hankering for a steak and cheese type of sandwich a la my childhood (anyone remember...Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716419092554410763noreply@blogger.com0