This weekend is the move to Ann Arbor. It’s not a huge deal to me because it’s only 3 hrs away vs. my 8 hr commute last year. Moving back home was a hard transition, but I’ve learned a lot these past few months.
Even though my hometown is not very progressive and struggles with embracing sustainability, I have found that I love being part of that struggle. There are certainly more opportunities to talk with people about my passion for local food, and I’m constantly reminded why I do what I do because it’s not the norm here. And it’s been cool to see other people get excited about the same things…
I ate at the only local food restaurant in town today with my parents. So good. I will miss this little place and will definitely be back again. Their purple cabbage, fennel, and apple slaw is amazing. I also like their egg BLT (without the bacon, so I guess it’s an ELT?).
And…a couple of recipes for your weekend. Smitten Kitchen’s chocolate chip cookies (because it’ll be V-day pretty soon, which is just an excuse to eat more chocolate, in my opinion).
And homemade pita chips, which are great if you get tired of eating vegetables with hummus. I like splitting whole wheat pitas in half and brushing them with olive oil, garlic, and Italian spices. Bake at 400 until crispy (7-10 minutes).
Serve with hummus. I foresee a lot of hummus being made in the near future because I really like homemade pita chips…
As I was taking my “last run before I leave” this morning, I got sprayed by no less than 2 snowplows. Nothing like a good ole goodbye from West Michigan…
Happy Weekend!
even though i'm not the biggest chocolate fan , there's never NOT a reason to eat the stuff :)
ReplyDelete"last run before i leave" ones are so bittersweet. good luck with the move! i think it's totally awesome that you're part of the fight to be more sustainable in your hometown. it's like being on the verge of something really exciting!
All the best to you Emily!! Thought we might bump into each other while you were in W Mi. I might need to come visit you in AA...we could have lunch at Seva...ooo so yummy , then we could stop by Zingermans and Traders Joes! Sounds like a perfect foodie day! ; D
ReplyDeleteBLT with no bacon? What is the fun in that ;)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move!
That hummus looks so creamy! My hubby just got a food processor so I am planning to try your recipe. GOOD LUCK with your move--new adventures!!
ReplyDeleteI had a duck PBJ at the same restaurant. With cashew butter, duck and mint jelly. It was very filling and tasty and I haven't had that much meat in a long time. We will miss the girl!
ReplyDeleteI've been loving pita bread and hummus lately! My school's library sells the two together and it makes a great afternoon snack.
ReplyDeleteBT Laurie, a duck pbj sounds very interesting but I bet I would love it haha
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move, Emily! Congrats on the new job - I hope the transition goes well!
ReplyDeleteall the best for your move at least you can drive home anytime :-0
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move! What an exciting chapter of your life :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck moving! Hope you have some fun with it. I know what you mean about your hometown not quite being up to par with some other cities' slow food movements. Whenever I come back to St. Louis after being in New York or Chicago, I feel the same way. And then I think of what all I could do for St. Louis, and I get really excited!
ReplyDeleteWell I wish you luck on your travels (although I think by now you are in Ann Arbor....). Be sure never to wear blue and yellow :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got to get one more delicious meal before you left! And boy does it sound tasty. It sounds sort of like a Northstar Cafe, maybe? I love that place.
Good luck with the job Emily, I can't wait to hear more about it!
Just think that it was Michigan's way of shedding (gross, snowy) tears for your departure!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels and happy relocating!
Good luck with the move, Emily!!
ReplyDeleteAnd your description of Valentine's day... accurate. :)
Good luck with the move! I'm excited to hear more about your new job once you get settled in.
ReplyDeleteahh, godo luck with the move!
ReplyDeletei loveee making homemade pita chips-- Mmm
i love smitten kitchen's chocolate chip cookies!! good luck with the move!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a smooth transition to Ann Arbor. I will have to try Smitten Kitchen's chocolate chip recipe, she features the best dessert recipes.
ReplyDeleteThe hummus looks sooo good (unfortunately, I can't eat it anymore, and that's why I get really excited whenever I see some...).
ReplyDeleteGood luck with everything!!!
Good luck with your move. Is this a new place for you altogether or have you lived there before, maybe in college? I love all new because I love to explore, but it is also nice to get back to something familiar.
ReplyDeleteahh I hope your move is going well so far!!
ReplyDeleteYour hummus looks SO good! And with the pita chips?? Perfect :)
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Hey, I totally have some pitas that I can make homemade pita chips with!! I will totally do that. Thanks for the idea. :)
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