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You guys… I miss brunch 😞 Do you miss brunch?

You guys… I miss brunch 😞 Do you miss brunch?
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I adore brunch food (fried potatoes + eggs, what more could you want?) and love how easily this meal can drag out into several hours if you’re not careful with your mimosa consumption 🥂 But, it’s safe to say we’ll be having brunch at home for the foreseeable future. And hey, that has its benefits, too – namely, that you get to stay in your pajamas (they really frown upon that in restaurants).
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This sweet potato hash with vegan sausage, peppers, and leeks is a super simple, cozy brunch dish. You basically just toss a bunch of veg in a skillet and top the resulting mixture with either runny fried eggs or scrambled tofu. Bonus points for a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a side of skillet toast. Tag me if you make it this weekend - recipe in bio link 🍳

We’ve been eating a ton of pasta and noodles aro

We’ve been eating a ton of pasta and noodles around here lately, because a. pantry staples, and b. is there anything more comforting than starchy beige food? 🤷🏻‍♀️
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These baked tempeh ‘meatballs’ are my go-to topper for a bowl of pasta. They’ve got a chewy interior and a satisfying caramelized crust on the outside - just like a traditional meatball! Just 35 minutes from start to finish. Recipe in bio link 🍝 (Adapted from @lisasprojectvegan’s #waitthatsvegancookbook)

Meals are more important than ever right now. They

Meals are more important than ever right now. They punctuate our days in a tangible way, nourish us literally and figuratively, and give us something to look forward to even when all the hours seem to have blurred into one 🍲
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If Instagram is any indication, we’re ALL cooking more than ever - even those of us who typically don’t cook at all! Although the circumstances suck, more playtime in the kitchen is the best kind of side effect. Even for me - I mean, food is literally my life, and even I haven’t been this excited about cooking in years.
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All of this is to say: How can I be a resource for you? Whether you’ve been cooking forever or are just picking it up, what are you struggling with right now? Breakfasts, WFH lunches, healthy dinners? Not sure what to stock up on at the store? What about batch cooking? Whatever it is, let me know in the comments! I want to help 🤗

Happy Friday, friends 🤗 It goes without saying

Happy Friday, friends 🤗 It goes without saying that most of us will be spending the weekend in isolation. If you’re worried about going stir-crazy, I’ve put together a list of fun/interesting/relaxing/productive things to do at home this weekend: .
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-Make focaccia with me! I’m hosting a bake-along TONIGHT using @ciaosamin’s recipe. Details in stories... 🍞
-Do yoga (or other fitness videos) - all you need is a mat and access to YouTube. The @deliciouslyella app (only $1/month!) has amazing yoga sessions. 🧘🏻‍♀️
-Clean places in your home you usually neglect - junk drawer, toaster, or makeup bag (did you know most makeup is meant to be used within 6-12 months of opening?) 😱
-Make granola - I have a recipe in my story highlights 🥣
-Edit your closet using @allisonbornstein6’s genius method on @violette_fr’s YouTube channel 👗
-Go through your cookbooks and find new recipes to try or get inspired by 📚
-Sign up for @masterclass and take virtual classes from teachers like @davidsedarisbooks, @bobbibrown, @natalieportman and so many others! 👩🏻‍💻
-Make a body scrub using equal parts: used coffee grounds, coconut oil, and honey. Smell amazing and have the softest skin since you were a 👶
-Give yourself a manicure - it offsets the frumpiness of saggy-butt sweatpants nicely 😉
-Watch a @tchalamet movie because Timmy makes EVERYTHING better (Call Me By Your Name 😭, Beautiful Boy, Hot Summer Nights) .
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What are you doing this weekend??

*NEW RECIPE ALERT* 🥳 . . If you would’ve told

*NEW RECIPE ALERT* 🥳
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If you would’ve told me 10 years ago that I’d be making bourguignon with mushrooms instead of beef, I honestly would’ve laughed. Before I got into plant-based eating, boeuf bourguignon (the hearty red wine beef stew) was one of my all-time favorite things. It was my go-to order in French restaurants and my special-occasion meal to make for friends. Cooking it took over 3 hours, but the stick-to-your-bones richness of the final dish was worth every minute.
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Now that I’m not cooking with meat anymore, I’m using mushrooms in place of beef and the results are [surprisingly, even to me!] as satisfying as the original – but without the heavy feeling that often follows a meaty meal. If you’re in the mood for somethin’ fancy tonight and have a whole bunch of 🍄🍄🍄, make this Mushroom Bourguignon! [recipe on thenewbaguette.com + my bio link]

Stockpiled beans for your quarantine pantry and ne

Stockpiled beans for your quarantine pantry and need a little inspo for turning them into something yummy? I can help! Today on the blog, I rounded up 10 of my favorite canned bean recipes. There’s tacos, a burger, a dip, a pasta, a cookie cake, and more! [link in bio]
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Be sure to tag me if you try them – I love to regram you on Stories! 🤗 #TheNewBaguette

Struggling with the whole work-from-home thing? 👩🏻‍💻 Don’t despair - I’ve got a few tips that may help! (I’ve been working mostly from home for the past 3 years, so this situation doesn’t feel that different for me.) Figured now would be a great time to share a few pointers for how to stay productive [and sane] while working from home. More in today’s Stories! 😘
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-Tip 1: Change out of your pj’s. Even if no one can see you over the phone or email, how we’re dressed affects how WE feel and how we present ourselves to the world - consciously or subconsciously. Not suggesting you wear a suit… just not your pajama pants.
-2: Don’t work from bed. Trust me: it’s highly unlikely to produce anything of value half-laying down. If you don’t have an office/desk at home, try to carve out some dedicated workspace where you can (like the kitchen table) to separate living space from work space.
-3: Keep your phone out of sight. I recently learned this crazy statistic that just seeing your phone (even if it’s face-down) or feeling it in your pocket, drastically reduces your ability to concentrate on a task. So unless you’re waiting for a call, put it in a drawer, bag, or in another room.
-4: Have a concrete to-do list. (I print mine at the beginning of each week!) Note which day you’ll be working on which task and prioritize daily tasks in order of importance to keep yourself accountable.
-5: Limit email checks to a few times per day. We tend to check our inboxes all. the. damn. time. But constantly switching between a task and checking email breaks the flow of productivity and is super inefficient.
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Hope you find these pointers useful! Do you have any work-from-home must-haves? Share, plz! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Looking at any form of social media these last 2 d

Looking at any form of social media these last 2 days has been rough. It makes it impossible to escape the hysteria or focus on anything else even for a little while. Half the people I’m in touch with [here in NYC] are in self-imposed quarantine, while the other half are living life like nothing’s happening. I’m lucky that I can work from home, but I’m curious how all of you are dealing: Taking the subway? Seeing friends? Going to the gym? Restaurants???
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I’m personally alternating between trying to keep calm, and panicking about family and friends, the economy, unknown health risks, and pretty much everything else 🤯 This weekend, my goal is to try to breathe and make the best of the situation: cook a lot, get outdoors, watch a movie (and wash my hands extra hard). Times like these are great for tackling fun kitchen projects we usually don’t make time for. I’m planning to try to hand at @ciaosamin’s famous focaccia and maybe rolling up a batch of potato varenyky [pictured above - recipe #ontheblog]. What are your plans for the weekend? 🤔 #procrastibaking #coronapanic #f52grams

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