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This article originally appeared on The Trek, which you can read here. Hi. I’m Brian. For the past six years, I’ve been working as an animator director during the day and blogging about food at night. I’ve managed to design a pretty sweet life for myself, and I am truly grateful for all that I …

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This pan fried oyster mushroom recipe is a simple, delicious way to prepare oyster mushrooms. Crispy, garlicky, and delicious, they make an incredible side dish or a great addition to your favorite meals. There are few things in life than give me greater pleasure than the combination of mushrooms, garlic, and thyme. The flavor simply …

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This Instant Pot Collard Greens recipe is a healthy take on a classic Southern side dish. It is an easy way to create tender, flavorful collards in under 30 minutes without using meat or processed sugar. I’m no stranger to the wonders of collard greens. Having both grown and eaten collards for some time now, they have …

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This tasty Roasted Celery and Sweet Potato Salad with a tangy Citrus Vinaigrette makes a bright and delicious winter salad. It’s Paleo, Whole30, and Vegan. I feel like celery sometimes gets a bad rap. I’ve heard it described as “boring” or “tasteless” or, occasionally, “disgusting.” I, for one, love celery. I’m happy to include its …

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A few weeks ago, I got the opportunity to spend a night at Mt LeConte Lodge in Great Smokies Mountains National Park with a group of fellow hiking enthusiasts. Considering you can only get a reservation at the lodge by lottery, it was an opportunity that doesn’t come along very often. The lodge can only be …

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Russian Cabbage Soup is a plant-based soup recipe that is filling and loaded with flavor. It’s Paleo, Vegan, and Whole30 compliant. The Russian Cabbage Soup that I made is what I would categorize as “Peasant’s Soup.” It is comprises of some humble vegetables with no meat, but still fills the belly and warms the soul. …

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Ying and yang. Batman and Robin. Blueberries and eggs. Some things were just meant to be together. I know you are probably scrunching up your face right now in disgust at the very thought of putting blueberries in your eggs, but hear me out. If you’ve never experienced it, the combination of bursts of sweet …

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