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Review: Wax Paper
Fresh bread and unique spreads – must we say anymore? There are plenty of reasons why Los Angeles’ Wax Paper ranks high for us, including their homemade sandwiches and creative salads and sides – all made and served with the environment in mind. Their sandwiches, named after National Public Radio (NPR) reporters, feature delicious bread,…
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Review: Flour + Water
If pizza and pasta are your thing (aren’t they everyones?) then you must try Flour + Water Restaurant or Pizzeria (which recently opened and provides a slightly more casual dining experience compared to its restaurant counterpart). Their unique pasta dishes and fluffy yet crisp pizzas make this place one of our favorite Italian spots. Flour +…
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Recipe: Pumpkin Curry
Who doesn’t like to cozy up to a warm bowl of curry on a crisp day? With fall just around the corner, we are sharing our take on pumpkin curry. This recipe is super easy to make and is jam packed with a variety of vegetables. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil (can substitute olive oil)…
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Review: Shandong
We are addicted to Shandong Restaurant’s Chinese food and find ourselves obliged to show it to our out-of-town friends and family when they come to visit. Located in the heart of Oakland’s Chinatown, this cozy spot normally has a line out the door, so we typically order take out (if ordering by phone during peak hours,…
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Recipe: Zucchini Enchilada Casserole
If you can’t tell, we love Mexican food – including all the naughty and saucy dishes. This is our healthy take on one of our favorite dishes, enchiladas. This recipe provides you with proteins, fats, and greens that leave you satisfied and full. And you will get to put your pressure cooker to use to…
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Recipe: Crispy Lemon Garlic Brussels
As a kid, I (Tomas) remember when my grandma used to boil Brussel sprouts and I would run away from the dinner table just because of how gross they smelt. Never did I try them until around 5 year ago, and now I am an addict. If you like veggies and aren’t convinced on Brussel…