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July 28, 2019 Travel

A Week in Food: All About Summer Squash

In the midst of summer, summer squash options at the store blossom from your standard zucchini to dozens of different shapes and sizes. This week, we’re covering the best ways to cook with summer squash, including using the whole plant. And a new report outlines how we can all work to reduce emissions while feeding…

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Berlin Marathon training in Vermont

July 11, 2019 Running

Berlin Training Week 5: Finding your Marathon Training Paces

This week, I’ll break down everything you need to know about calculating the marathon training paces to run your best race. If you missed the recap of the first 4 weeks of Berlin marathon training, see here. The first week of July means fireworks, sunshine, and when you’re training for the Berlin marathon, a long…

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July 4, 2019 Travel

Berlin Marathon Training: Weeks 1-4

Since running brought Lexi and me together in college, it’s only fitting that we bring a little more of that passion to these pages. Afterall, ask any runner, there’s no denying the direct tie between the running trails and the kitchen (crowded or not!). I’m in the midst of training for the Berlin marathon in…

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June 24, 2019 Travel

Everything you need to know about the Organic Food Industry

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of attending Organic Week with the Organic Trade Association (OTA) in Washington D.C. It was a fantastic educational experience. We learned a ton about organic farming and textiles. We focused especially on the challenges these industries face and why it’s so important as a consumer to choose…

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June 2, 2019 Travel

A Week in Food

This week, we’re featuring mint as our ingredient of the week, one of our biggest takeaways from Organic Week in D.C., and our best choice for discounted organic & natural groceries (plus a custom discount for you!). Seasonal ingredient of the week: Mint We’re switching things up this week and highlighting an ingredient that doesn’t…

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May 25, 2019 Travel

A Week in Food

This week, we’re covering strawberries (and 10+ ways to use them), the best reusable food storage containers and increased demand for sustainability in the food industry. Seasonal ingredient of the week: Strawberries The end of May marks the beginning of strawberry season, and we just couldn’t wait any longer to feature these gorgeous, sweet, flavorful…

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May 18, 2019 Seasonal

A Week in Food

This week, we’re talking about all things related to ramps, why you should be using broccoli and cauliflower stems, and the types of packaging you should avoid at the grocery store. We’ve also included a roundup of a few of our favorite Memorial Day recipes, which, yes, is next weekend! Seasonal ingredient of the week:…

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May 17, 2019 Appetizers

A Guide to Quick Pickles

Homemade quick pickles are easier than you think – and oh so versatile! We have everything you need to know to make your favorite vegetables into snappy brined quick pickles in just 24 hours. In addition to sharing recipes for how to pickle radishes, asparagus, beets, onions, peppers and jalapeños, we’re sharing our tricks and…

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May 13, 2019 Travel

The process of a photoshoot from start to finish

Have you ever wondered what exactly goes into the process of recipe development and food photography? Spoiler alert: a lot. The process starts with planning and envisioning, then grocery shopping and testing (often 2-4 times), then styling, photographing, editing, and lastly, cleaning up an inevitably messy kitchen every single day. All in all, it takes…

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May 11, 2019 Travel

A Week in Food

This week, we’re focusing on radishes (and why they’re an underrated vegetable!), a few things you can do to help improve your local bee population, and some exciting news about the growth of the plant-based food industry. Seasonal ingredient of the week: radishes All about radishes – what to look for & growing them Radishes…

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We're Lexi and Beth, a mother-daughter team from Michigan. The recipes you'll find here are a reflection of how we bring our family together around the dinner table despite various dietary differences. To learn more about us, head here!

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Instagram post 17855278096685754 Pear + apple + pomegranate + cinnamon + vodka makes for one perfect holiday cocktail. Our recipe calls for homemade infused vodka (swipe to see) - it’s incredibly easy to make and adds so much! Make the vodka today and serve this cocktail at next weekend’s holiday party. Recipe link in bio! #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #vodkacocktail #christmascocktails #christmascocktail #infusedvodka #cocktailrecipe
Instagram post 17863917919593070 #ad / Made too many cookies? Yep, same here. Story of my life pretty much all of December 🤣🍪 Instead of letting them go stale, vacuum seal a few with a @foodsaver and freeze them for MONTHS (5x longer!) without freezer burn or weird smells! I typically freeze 4 at a time - it seems to be the perfect amount for last-minute cookie cravings. Pop 'em in the oven for a few minutes until they're warm and you'll have a few freshly baked cookies without any effort. Our @foodsaver has majorly reduced the amount of food waste in our kitchen. No more leftovers gone bad, and it's so much easier to meal prep and keep everything fresh! Plus, some of the bags can be hand-washed, dried and reused multiple times. The appliance is also small and super easy to use - perfect for any size kitchen! P.S. the recipe for these peanut butter cookies is coming to the blog soon! #foodsaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #cookies #peanutbuttercookies #vegancookies
Instagram post 18119341273049009 If you bake anything this weekend, it should definitely be this Vegan Chocolate Pie. Technically you don’t even have to do any baking - just throw everything into the blender, pour it into a chocolate cookie crust and try to wait for a few hours while it sets! Recipe on the blog, link in bio. #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #chocolatepie #veganchocolatepie #veganchocolate #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert
Instagram post 17848531033749359 These vegan jalapeño poppers come with a funny story. Crowded Kitchen team member Lizzy (who lives in Boston) had to order the ingredients to test these poppers from Amazon fresh, and instead of getting 15 jalapeños, she accidentally ordered 15 POUNDS of peppers. Do you know how many jalapeños are in 15 POUNDS?! So. many. peppers. 🌶 Good thing these jalapeño poppers are totally addictive, because Lizzy is going to be making more than a few batches this holiday season 😂 They’re the perfect 30 minute appetizer - crispy, cheesy, delicious, and just the right amount of spice. Grab the recipe (and full story) on the blog, link in bio! #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #veganappetizer #jalapenopoppers #jalapenos #appetizers #veganchristmas
Instagram post 17902238335405320 With all of the cookies & festive treats happening nonstop, we're sharing a few lighter, lower sugar cocktail recipes this holiday season in partnership with @drinkbai! First up: a simple Blood Orange Moscow Mule made with sparkling 5-calorie Jamaica Blood Orange Bai Bubbles in place of ginger beer. It's refreshing, fruity & so festive! - To make two cocktails, you'll need: 3 oz vodka 1 oz orange flavored liqueur 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice 6 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice 4 oz Jamaica Blood Orange @drinkbai Bubbles - Add all ingredients except Bai to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then pour into a copper mug filled with ice. Top with Bai Bubbles, garnish with blood orange slice and mint. Enjoy! #BetterwithBai #BaiPartner . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #cocktailrecipe #cocktail #bai #moscowmule #christmascocktail #holidaycocktail
Instagram post 17846594734799265 This Shaved Brussels Sprout & Kale Salad with a cranberry vinaigrette is probably the most festive red & green salad you can find. That’s reason enough to give it a try this month, right? 😉 Recipe on the blog, link in bio. #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #salad #kalesalad #brusselssprouts #christmasmenu #saladrecipe #healthychristmas
Instagram post 17997005461301243 🎁GIVEAWAY! 🎁So excited to be partnering with @kana.goods to celebrate their product launch by giving away a KitchenAid Stand Mixer and the whole collection of Kana parchment paper (valued at $580)! You probably haven’t heard of @kana.goods yet - that’s because they just launched - but you definitely need to! Their parchment paper products are absolutely fantastic. They have everything from pre-cut sheets and rounds, to air fryer liners (and more!) and all of their products are made from sustainably-sourced wood pulp. The packaging is 100% recyclable, the parchment paper is food safe and pre-cut, so you don’t have to do any extra work! We’ve already tested them out with a few cakes, brownies, roasted veggies, and these vegan + gf sugar cookies. You can grab the recipe for these cookies on our website, but let’s get to the giveaway! - Here’s how to enter: - Head to the link in our bio and tap on this photo to enter the giveaway! You can also find the link in our IG stories & most recent blog post. - One lucky winner will receive a KitchenAid Stand Mixer with a Food Grinder Attachment and the entire collection of Kana parchment paper. Total value at $580. - The giveaway starts now and ends 12/16 midnight EST. Winner MUST live in North America. Good luck! - . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #vegancookies #cookiedecorating #christmascookies #giveaway
Instagram post 18118641637018821 It feels like Thanksgiving was just yesterday, but Christmas is already only 2 weeks away, so it’s time to start planning your menu again! What are your Christmas food traditions? This year we’re starting a new tradition. We’ll still be preparing a “normal” meal on Christmas Eve with all the classics (including our favorite roasted carrots pictured here!), but for Christmas Day, we’re choosing a different cuisine and preparing traditional recipes from that country! This year, we’re going Greek - we already have a few things planned, but if you have any suggestions, feel free to drop them below! We’re excited to try something new and get everyone involved in the kitchen 🤗 Of course, there will still be plenty of classic Christmas cookies - that’s a necessity 😜 If you’re looking to try some new side dishes this year, give these Harissa Roasted Carrots a try! Grab the recipe link in our bio. #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #carrots #roastedcarrots #christmastraditions
Instagram post 17847158485811889 Can we all agree that Linzer Cookies are the prettiest holiday cookie? 😍🎁 Even better, for those that aren’t highly skilled in the decorating department (me 🙋🏻‍♀️), it’s pretty easy to make these look good 😉 Sharing our gluten free & vegan Raspberry Linzer Cookie recipe on the blog now - head to the link in our bio! #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #linzercookies #cookies #vegancookies #glutenfreecookies #christmascookies #holidaycookies
Instagram post 17865486277559796 Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to be overcomplicated. Especially when you kick things off with a simple, festive & elegant appetizer like these Persimmon Pomegranate Crostini finished with a drizzle of our favorite @carapelliusa Il Centenario Extra Virgin Olive Oil. High quality olive oil is always a must in our kitchen, but especially around the holidays when we’re cooking & baking more than ever. @Carapelliusa produces the most beautiful extra virgin olive oil - this variety in particular is really something special (made from trees that are more than 100 years old!). Head to our IG stories to see where you can grab a few bottles & for this easy recipe! #ad #MyCarapelliCraft #CenturiesofMastery . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #oliveoil #evoo #holidayappetizers #appetizers #crostini
Instagram post 17857137010639593 Casserole: not the most glamorous food, but perfect for serving a big crowd! This vegan breakfast casserole is perfect for holiday entertaining. Perfect way to fuel a busy day of cooking/baking! Grab the recipe on our blog, link in bio. #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #casserole #breakfast #veganbreakfast #veganbrunch
Instagram post 17974215427293476 New on the blog this afternoon: easy homemade vegan peppermint patties! The filling is just 5 ingredients and only takes a few minutes of hands on work. A thick dark chocolate coating + crushed candy canes makes for the perfect two-bite treat! These are so good, and way easier than cookies (if you ask me). Recipe on the blog, link in bio! #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #vegandessert #peppermint #peppermintpatties #vegancookies
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