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Balsamic & Grana Roasted Brussel Sprouts

4/29/2022

On this episode of I'll Make a Brussel Sprout Lover out of Anyone, we're serving up some super simple Balsamic & Grana Padano Roasted Brussel Sprouts. There's fewer than 10 ingredients needed to make brussel sprouts a stand out side dish or even a snack because they're that good.

Halved sprouts are tossed in oil, pepper flakes, crushed & minced garlic, and salt, and roasted until blistered with some crispy action. Then, we're blanketing them in a cloud of grated grana padano cheese and baking until the cheese is melted and crispy. Lastly, a finishing sprink of salt and some gorgeous, store-bought balsamic reduction to finish everything off. The sweet reduction pairs so well with the bitter sprouts and nutty grana. They're addictive, trust me.

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Veggie Dumpling Soup

4/27/2022

Omg y'all, this recipe takes me way back. These drop dumplings are the ones my Mimi made for my dad and his family growing up and my dad made for us as well, so it's a special recipe to me. I would also like to add that my dad said they were about as close to perfect as he could imagine so trust me y'all, these drop dumplings are it.

The soup is brothy and full of tender potatoes and green kale, the perfect backdrop for our fluffy dumplings. The soup doesn't cook for that long so we're using a soup base to get as much flavour in to our broth as possible in a short time. The soup is delicious with some crusty bread to soak up broth after you devour those tender dumplings.

All you need to do now is head to the RECIPES page.

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Critically Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born in the Wild

4/26/2022

For the first time in 4 years, a litter of critically endangered red wolf pups was born in the wild in North Carolina. Red wolves are the most endangered canid species on our planet with a reported 20 individuals remaining in the wild. Learn more under the ANIMAL NEWS tab!

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Orzo Veggie Salad

4/22/2022

Call me crazy, but I think orzo pasta is one of the very best to use for pasta salads. The size is perfect when compared to your chopped veggies so you're not overwhelmed by pasta and minimal veg action. Plus, I love the texture of properly cooked orzo.

This salad is like a welcome home party to spring. Fresh, crisp veggies like cucumbers and bell peppers, freshness from basil & parsley, perfectly roasted grape tomatoes, and tangy feta. Tossed in a super simple vinaigrette, it's delicious and perfect with a variety of mains. Also, keep this recipe for your summer bbqs because it's easy to put together in a hurry!

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US Congress Looks to Ban Wildlife Killing Contests on Over 500 Million Acres of Public Land

4/20/2022

US Congress introduced legislature that would ban wildlife killing contests on over 500 million acres of public land. Wildlife killing contests glorify senseless mass slaughter and demean the livelihoods of wild animals who's only ambitions are to survive. Learn more under the ANIMAL NEWS tab.

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Egg Scram Tacos

4/19/2022

EGGS FOR DINNER?

Are you an eggs for dinner kind of person? Regardless, my Egg Scram Tacos can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, they're good any time of the day and they're so easy to whip up.

All you need is a can of refried beans, some eggs, and all of the garnishes to put these tacos together. We're talking diced red onions for crunch, salsa verde and hot sauce for some saucy actsch, crumbled feta for some tang and saltiness, and cilantro for freshness.

They're delicious and available by visiting the RECIPES page.

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Breakfast Bake

4/17/2022

Who's ready for a big, comforting Sunday brunch? I'm always looking for something hearty and satisfying when I have time off and time to whip up brunch. This breakfast bake is exactly what a Sunday brunch should be and it's really simple to put together. All you need is some cream & eggs, a bag of frozen hashbrown cubes, and some supporting veg for flave. Everything is baked up until golden and served with sour cream, herbs, and your fave hot sauce.

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The Absurdity of Landlords Who Ban pets

4/15/2022

When landlords don't allow pets, everyone loses. Shelter animals are harder to adopt out, renters face uncertainty and fear over their situations, and people consider relocating to other city's that are more pet-friendly. It's absurd, discriminatory, and frankly, lazy of landlords.

Head to the ANIMAL NEWS page for my take on the absurdity of landlords who ban pets.

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Creamy Tomato Ravioli

4/14/2022

Looking for a recipe that's beyond satisfying and ready in under 40 minutes? Look no further than my Creamy Tomato Ravioli!

Plump, cheese filled ravioli tossed in a creamy tomato sauce infused with white wine and heat from pepperoncini. Everything is finished with some nutty grana padano and reserved pasta water to help emulsify and make everything glossy and gorgeous.

To finish things off, some freshness from parsley & basil & a finishing grate of grana padano. This dish is so rich and delicious, I'm obsessed & you will be too.

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BC Judge Upholds Ban on Mink Breeding Despite Farmer's Pleas

4/13/2022

A BC judge denied the requests of BC farmers to allow mink breeding while they await a ruling on their appeals. BC banned mink breeding & fur production as a result of the coronavirus crippling the industry and leaving both mink & workers susceptible to being infected. Head to the ANIMAL NEWS page for the full story.

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