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Hangry Baby 2020
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Hangry Baby 2020
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Hi Again!

Guess what happened since my last post? I had a baby boy! Braxon Alexander Strobel was born on November 9, 2020 at 10:26am in the most chaotic of circumstances. While my motherhood journey has been anything but smooth or easy, I can confidently say that nothing brings me more joy than my sweet baby Brax. My heart has never felt so much love, and I cannot believe this perfect angel is mine. Shout out to the real MVP, hangry husband, who has made this transition into parenthood survivable. Food is still at the top of my mind most days, and I’m excited to share my new food adventures with you again. However, I think it’s important to share my story of becoming a mother, so I invite you to join me to read more…..

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Maryland Style Crab Cake Appetizers
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Maryland Style Crab Cake Appetizers
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That’s what Maryland Does

I’ve spent most of my life sampling crab cakes on the Eastern Shore and crafting what I think is the best representation of a Maryland-style tradition. I’ve made these more times than I can count and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

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Kitchen Hacks: Expert Tips for an Organized and Functional Kitchen
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Kitchen Hacks: Expert Tips for an Organized and Functional Kitchen
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Get Your Kitch Together

The kitchen is the heartbeat of the home. We don’t just prepare meals in our kitchens – we host our friends, bond over family discussions, nourish our bodies, and much more. As such, you want your space to be vibrant, functional, and organized. But how exactly do you go about creating such a kitchen and what kind of items and tools should you have to complete it?

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Beans: Brothy and Marinated
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Beans: Brothy and Marinated
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Beans, Beans, The magical Fruit….

Listen, I’ve been avoiding beans for a majority of my life. To me they have no taste, and typically a less than appealing texture. But during this quarantine period, I did some reading from Rancho Gordo Vegetarian Kitchen and decided to give beans another chance - my way. Below is my first success story of flavorful brothy beans and a riff on them for a marinated cold bean condiment option. Both are delicious and I ate them all within three days. Let me know what your favorite ways to eat beans are!

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Carrot Cake
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Carrot Cake
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It’s my birthday!

I love carrot cake. It’s always been my mom’s favorite, and I’ve discovered it’s my favorite, too! I made one for my birthday this year, which I shared with my twin brother, Thomas (safely and distantly). We’ve only been apart for one birthday when he was studying abroad in Australia. I hope we can continue to celebrate together for the rest of our lives. Check out how to make one for yourself below!

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Toast Two Ways
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Toast Two Ways
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Have it all

Hangry Husband and I announced last week that we are expecting our first child, our little dumpling, in October! I couldn’t wait to share the news, and I can’t wait to be a mom. I had a feeling I might be pregnant when I started experiencing extreme HANGER pains in the morning. I typically am a coffee for breakfast kind of person, but it was not an option to skip a filling breakfast during the first few weeks. One of the things I crave most is hearty toasts! I equally love buttery egg toast and avocado toast, so I starting making a hybrid of both on one toast! Here’s how I do it:

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Lucky Charms Funfetti Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream
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Lucky Charms Funfetti Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream
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Let them eat cake

I saw this cake on Instagram and could not stop thinking about it. Then I realized, “Hey, I could probably make this!” So I did. Hangry husband forgot the funfetti cake mix on the grocery list, so I adapted this recipe from Tasty and made my own! Separating the marshmallows from the grain cereal in the Lucky Charms is a fun activity for your spouse or your children and the reaction from this cake is sure to bring smiles and laughter. I presented my nephew with this colorful creation for this eighth birthday and his eyes were aglow, his toothless smile wide. I hope you and your families enjoy it as much as we did.

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Spring Pasta Salad
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Spring Pasta Salad
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The Longer it Sits, the better it gets!

Just because we’re stuck at home, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy seasonal eats! Most farmers markets are still open, and you can even source directly from some farms in the area. Check out Future Harvest’s interactive map of both options here. The markets are practicing safety by enforcing social distancing in lines and picking the items for customers instead of the serve yourself method. Grab some spring things and make a big bowl of this pasta salad to have for lunch during the week, which gets even better the longer it hangs out in the fridge!

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Vietnamese Crispy Spring Rolls (Cha Gio)
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Vietnamese Crispy Spring Rolls (Cha Gio)
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Snap. Crackle. Crunch. Quarantine.

Well, we are two weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic self isolation in Washington, DC. It’s been a very traumatic time for the DC food industry, and the food industry worldwide. I urge you to order take-out or delivery from your favorite restaurants, if they are offering it, or consider buying a gift card to those restaurants and businesses forced to close. Additionally, you can find an online tip jar for our service industry friends here, and an aggregated list of all food and beverage delivery/take-out options in your area here.

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Chicken Zoodle Soup
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Chicken Zoodle Soup
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For the soul

Ah, chicken soup. It’s a comfort classic with powers of healing and nostalgia. I grew up on Campbell’s Chicken and Stars, and I still find myself reaching for the can when cold season takes me victim. Better than Chicken and Stars? Homemade. If you set yourself up for success, homemade chicken soup is simple and oh so satisfying. I always have homemade stock and some kind of chicken in my freezer, and some sort of hearty vegetables in my crisper. I replaced noodles with zucchini for this version because I find that when I store chicken noodle soup in my fridge for leftovers, the noodles soak up all the broth and I’m left with mushy pasta and no broth. More on this later.*

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