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Mango and Grapefruit with Sweet Avocado Cream

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Mango and Grapefruit with Sweet Avocado Cream

A couple weeks ago, Jules and I were in Idaho visiting family. I made dinner one night - roasted potatoes and crispy pork belly- and I knew it was gonna sit pretty heavy. See, the difference between a "meh" meal and a great meal, is the way each course builds on each other, and how […]
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April 29, 2013

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Pan-Seared Halibut with Coconut Curry Broth

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Pan-Seared Halibut with Coconut Curry Broth

So something about me - I love seafood. Like, it could possibly rival smoked barbecue ribs for my favorite thing to eat, ever. Unfortunately, I live in ol' land-locked Utah and fresh seafood is not only difficult to find, but abnormally expensive when you do find it. That's why I'm always looking for a "special […]
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April 26, 2013

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Big News!

Lifestyle

Big News!

We have some really, really exciting news to share--the sister husband site to Chris Loves Julia has just launched and it is appropriately titled Julia Loves Chris. I have been nudging Chris to write a food blog for a long time, and then recently--he came up with the idea himself. I pounced and the coding and […]
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April 26, 2013

Lifestyle

I've Been Everywhere, Man.

Lifestyle

I've Been Everywhere, Man.

A little over a week ago (not last Friday, the Friday before) we set out to Idaho to spend time with family for the weekend and also drop Greta off for a few days while we jet-setted to Florida.  The weekend was fantastic and chill.  Lots of card games, Chris made a three-course meal for […]
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April 22, 2013

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Going, going...

Lifestyle

Going, going...

Almost gone. Our very first curated Joss & Main event ends today--well "today" as in the next 14 hours.  It has been one of the most exciting things to happen to our little blog and we have been completely blown away by the response. You are a fantastic group of people on the other side […]
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April 12, 2013

Lifestyle

Coriander - Always the Bridesmaid...

Chris Cooks

Coriander - Always the Bridesmaid...

Despite its significant flavor and long history of health benefits, coriander is frequently overlooked come meal time. But that's not coriander's fault - it's ours! Even though coriander isn't much of a "leading lady," it plays the supporting role so well that, with a little background, you'll be emptying your jar of coriander gathering dust […]
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April 11, 2013

Lifestyle

Healthy, No-Dish Meals that Have got Us Through A Week with No Kitchen

Chris Cooks

Healthy, No-Dish Meals that Have got Us Through A Week with No Kitchen

We have been sealing our new countertops all week--sand and reseal, sand and reseal--which means although they are installed, we can't use them just yet.  We are also out of a sink right now since that is covered during sealing and we aren't using our stovetop either since we didn't want to risk getting anything […]
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April 11, 2013

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Our Easter Weekend.

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Our Easter Weekend.

This morning's post included the chalkboard drawing I did this weekend, and the amazing meal Chris prepared, but our Easter weekend was also packed with a lot of other things.  Here are a few photos (of mostly Greta because I can't help myself.) There were 2 egg hunts, dyeing Easter eggs, and, of course, going […]
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April 1, 2013

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Boos Block Giveaway!!

Chris Cooks

Boos Block Giveaway!!

Giveaway is now closed.  Congratulations to Roger and Laurene who said, "Fresh basil for a good pesto!" Lately, we have been very picky about our giveaways.  We want to make sure it is something that we're really excited about--so in turn, you'll be excited about.  That being said, get excited.  Today, a John Boos Butcher […]
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March 21, 2013

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A Quick Note to Tell You, I'm Okay.

Health & Beauty

A Quick Note to Tell You, I'm Okay.

Sunday night, I developed some severe, sharp pain in my lower abdomen.  By morning, I couldn't stand.  The pain!  My family care doctor did an evaluation and sent me right to the hospital.  She was certain I had appendicitis.  (Insert yesterday's instagram here) They did a CT scan and didn't find appendicitis but did find […]
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March 19, 2013

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On Eating Gluten Free (And Chris Cooks Tacos!)

Recipes

On Eating Gluten Free (And Chris Cooks Tacos!)

At the end of last year (you may remember from this post), I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and started drug therapy.  My thyroid levels were "very bad" and we (us encouraged by the doctor, of course) are pretty sure that hypothyroidism has been the cause of my infertility for the past 2+ years.  We aren't sure […]
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March 6, 2013

Lifestyle

Off Topic: My Brows

Health & Beauty

Off Topic: My Brows

Well.  Here we are.  Talking about eyebrows.  Which is extremely off topic here on the blog, where we prefer to spend our days talking about the kitchen reno or finishing up Greta's room--but is quite the hot topic on Instagram.  "You have the best eyebrows!" They say.  I am telling you, somewhat embarrassed and awkwardly, […]
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February 28, 2013

Lifestyle

Where Are All Of the T-O-Y-S!?

Cleaning & Organization

Where Are All Of the T-O-Y-S!?

There is one question--maybe even a concern--that we have been getting a lot of lately: Where are all of Greta's toys?! Sometimes it is out of genuine curiosity and sometimes it is a little condescending, but either way it shows up in some form (my inbox, facebook, a comment, instgram, etc.) at least once a […]
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February 19, 2013

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Three, it's a magic number.

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Three, it's a magic number.

Today is Greta's birthday! We had a hard, hard day yesterday (if you follow us on Facebook, you know all about the paint catastrophe), but today we are celebrating, and maybe tomorrow I'll work on removing more evidence of pink paint.  No more sad tears today. I feel like Greta has been in our lives […]
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February 13, 2013

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Ten things You probably don't know about us.

Lifestyle

Ten things You probably don't know about us.

I know it's strictly DIY around here 95% of the time, but since it is Friday--we're letting loose. I have been tagged no less than 12 times on Instagram to share 5 interesting things about myself, but Chris and I thought it would be fun to share these little silly/embarrassing facts with you readers right […]
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February 8, 2013

Lifestyle

Big News All Around

Lifestyle

Big News All Around

Bye-bye, January! Get. We are welcoming February with open arms and lots and lots of plans and news!!!  Before yesterday our plans for this month and this year, really, were up in the air.  Chris accepted a new, wonderful job (he's in marketing) a few weeks ago and he started this past Monday.  He really […]
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February 1, 2013

Lifestyle

Which Blogging Method do YOU Prefer?

Lifestyle

Which Blogging Method do YOU Prefer?

Next week is going to be jam-packed with projects to share with you.  Which means our weekend is already filled to the brim.  And you know, we're excited to get our hands dirty after our health has been restored and our supplies have arrived (I'm talking to you, grasscloth).  We expect to have a completed […]
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January 18, 2013

Lifestyle

Us. The Outtakes.

Lifestyle

Us. The Outtakes.

A big part of our blog redesign, that many of you already commented on, was getting a new photo taken of us for our sidebar and about us page.  When I am reading a blog, I really like knowing whom I am reading about.  I need a visual.  Are you the same?  Fortunately, my sister […]
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January 3, 2013

Lifestyle

A New Blog Look for 2013

Lifestyle

A New Blog Look for 2013

We kicked off 2012 with a new blog look: And not that we want to make it an annual thing--we really, really don't--but we just weren't feeling all the pillows against the purple wall anymore--in our house or as our header.  So, we just overhauled the whole thing.  Sounds just like us, right? We bought […]
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January 1, 2013

Lifestyle

Chris's Ultimate: Caramel Corn (Disclaimer - this is not healthy)

Recipes

Chris's Ultimate: Caramel Corn (Disclaimer - this is not healthy)

Ahhh, Christmas. Don't you love this time of year? No matter what you do, simply follow it up with "It's the Holidays!" and people give you a pass. Did you eat an entire pumpkin pie by yourself in one sitting? It's the Holidays! Did you max out your $15K limit credit card? It's the Holidays? […]
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December 19, 2012
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