My “secret ingredient” as a recipe developer

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My favorite compliment is this:

“Lindsay you are a genius. I don’t know how you take a bunch of random ingredients and turn them into a delicious MEAL.”

The “secret ingredient” to my success as a recipe developer is the sauce.

The right sauce can take a few random ingredients and turn them into a cohesive 5-star meal.

Knowing how to use a sauce is the difference between being a good cook and a great chef.

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Vegan restaurants in Naples, Italy

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Below is a guest post from Simone of LovinItaly. Normally I don't accept guest posts, but having always wanted to travel to Naples, I took this as a sign! 

Planning a visit to Italy in the surrounding of Naples but worried about where to eat vegan? Don't worry, enjoy your vacation, see all the best point of interest that Naples offers to you. And regarding the food, just keep reading.

In Naples, Italy, there is a variegated …

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Easy Recipe ideas for Valentines Day

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Whether you’re single or coupled up…

This blog post will have you fallin’ in love.

Brunch is the most romantic meal for me. If my husband wants to sweep me off my feet (and he does, what a great guy!) he prepares brunch for me.

Every time I come home from yoga on the weekend to find he’s prepared brunch, I fall a little harder for the guy.

Lately I’ve been obsessed with Cajun foods, so

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What Actually Happens to Your Body During a Detox

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With my yearly Detox Challenge nearing its end, I’ve gotten a lot of questions from about the actual biological and chemical processes that make detoxing so effective.

For example:

  • What are these “toxins” everyone keeps talking about?
  • Why can’t our bodies get rid of them on their own?
  • Weren’t our livers designed just for that purpose?

In this post, I’m going to answer all of these questions, and show you exactly what happens …

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10 Side Effects People Often Experience During a Detox

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Doing a detox is a great way to reprogram your body, get rid of unhealthy cravings, and start the new year off strong.

However, every year when I host a yearly Detox Challenge, I observe that some people feel… Worse.

Instead of the clear-headedness they expected, they get brain fog.

Instead of the anticipated energy boost, they experience tiredness and fatigue.

And, instead of feeling more positive optimistic, they end up being cranky and anxious.

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