Thinking Fruitful

Fall Leaves

I hope it’s okay with all of you out there if we take a day out of the blogging schedule to celebrate fall. I’m not exactly talking about fall flavors or pumpkin or chunky scarves (though those are all good things). I’m thinking more about looking around us, breathing in the crisp cooled air and […]

A Few Questions

First question: Have you been to Sassool in Cary, NC? If yes, then good choice. If no, then get down here and take yourself out for some freshly made pita and the best hummus and Mediterranean sides of your life. Second question: Have you ever had or heard of mujaddara? This middle eastern dish happens to […]

Banana Brown Sugar Bars

First off, thank you all for the kind words and thoughts as I celebrated a big blog bday. You guys are the best, and I couldn’t/wouldn’t want to do it without you. Now, on to today’s recipe! There’s nothing more sad than a forgotten banana. When you’ve got some collecting spots and blackening slowly, it’s […]

Eggplant Bhartha

Have you heard the term “vegetable forward.” I’ve been hearing it a lot lately in the food world. Vegetable forward menus, vegetable forward restaurants. My ears usually perk up when I hear it because I love my veggies. My ears also tend to perk up and mouth starts to water when I hear about Indian […]

Whole Foods Weekday Takeaway

This post is sponsored by Whole Foods Raleigh. All opinions are my own. If you know me, you know that I love a good deal…and I LOVE the Whole Foods hot bar. Whole Foods is a great place to get prepared food that is flavorful, fresh and healthy. If you live in Raleigh, I’m about […]