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    Matcha Ice Cream

    I had some matcha in the cupboard left from some house guests and I decided to use it up! Why not make some matcha ice-cream. For those of you who are unfamiliar with matcha, it is a green tea powder. I also decided to pair this ice-cream with crystallized ginger. I was never really a fan of ginger, but I gained an appreciation for it this past summer. I love the spiciness of it as well as its potency, and hey its healthy for you right… until you add loads of sugar to it, but it’s the thought that counts! Crystalized ginger: The crystallized ginger can be bought in the…

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    Black Bean Soup

    When you have a busy schedule planning meals a head of time seems like the best option. I started making all the vegetables for the week taking into consideration everyone’s likes and dislikes, and my mom was planning out all of the meat options for the week. In the midst of cooking up a storm I stumbled over some black beans and decided to make some black bean soup because it is my father’s absolute favorite! This recipe is so quick and easy, and very flavorful!   Ingredients: 1/2 onion diced 1/2 red bell pepper diced 1 small habanero pepper diced 2 oz of butter 2 cans of black beans…