Sunny Days Ahead
And if not, at least some tasty food. Here’s hoping.
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February flew by in a flurry of tumultuous weather. Hope you are all staying safe and dry out there!
This month, we had some exciting recipes go up on the blog including steamed mussels and an irresistible chickpea snack.
The 2023 roundup lists are out and circulating in the food world. We’ve linked a few of our faves below.
The blog got quite a makeover last week. We’d love for you to go take a look! We’ve added multiple category pages to more easily browse recipes, travel and lifestyle posts as well as a search bar in header to find exactly what you’re looking for.
In personal news, I’ve become a certified travel advisor to help others make their vacation dreams a reality. I specialize in city, European and food-focused travel. Find more info here.
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Happy eating!
-Lauren
Month in Review
What’s new this month on Edible Ink.
White Wine Steamed Mussels. These fabulous steamed mussels come together in about 30 minutes, and will leave you swooning over their lemony umami broth. Serve with a good crusty bread, and a glass of Chardonnay.
Crispy Curry Chickpeas. These crispy curry chickpeas are incredibly addictive and so easy to make. Cook them in the air-fryer for 15-20 minutes, and snack away! Eat them as is or add to this Quinoa, Butternut and Kale Salad for a full meal.
Nice Spice
Our current faves in herbs and spices.
Cacao Chili Powder. Mild and earthy, smoky and salt-free, this Cacao Chili Powder adds the perfect punch to beans, rubs, tacos and, of course, chili. Made with certified organic, fair trade ingredients.
Island Moringa Tea. Escape the winter (that apparently never ends), with a cup of Island Moringa Herbal Tea. Coconut, mango and moringa combine for a warm cup of sunshine.
Food News
Food findings from around the web.
100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. Valentine’s Day may be over, but you can keep the romance alive at one of these intimate eateries.
Meet the SLO Cafe helping former inmates. Bridge Cafe in San Luis Obispo, California provides the formerly incarcerated with jobs, life skills and confidence.
A rare hissing mushroom appears in Texas. It looks like something out of ‘Stranger Things’ but this mushroom, known as the Devil’s Cigar, is very real.
Travel Tips
Foodie travel faves, recommendations and more.
Eater: Where to Eat in 2023. A comprehensive list of the best food cities of 2023. Planning a food-centric vacation? This list is a great place to start. If you’re interested in having someone else plan your vacation for you, allow me! List highlights include:
Sardinia, Italy. Off the western coast of Italy in the Meditteranean sea sits a seafood, pasta, wine-lovers paradise. One of the original blue zones, Sardinia combines a relaxing beach vacation with a foodies dream bevy of culinary delights.
Guatemala City, Guatemala. A street food mecca that offers snacks like chow mein tostadas, and guacamole foot-long hot dogs, Guatemala City is a vibrant as it’s food delicious.