Back in 2005 my dad’s side of the family took a trip to Greece together. It was incredible and filled with memories I’ll never forget. I remember laughing until my belly hurt with my cousins and brother, falling in love with the relaxed atmosphere in my aunt’s hometown, daydreaming of the idea of being whisked […]
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Can you tell I’ve been really digging my Mediterranean roots with the recipes I’ve been posting?! Spanakopita salmon, whipped feta and now falafel. Give me all the Med foods all day, every day. This recipe is a special one for me because as I was creating it, it took me back in time. Falafel was […]
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When my husband and I first got married we lived in Chicago and absolutely loved it. We were obsessed and never wanted to leave. And then I got pregnant and our priorities changed. Being closer to family and living in the suburbs made more sense and allowed me to start working part-time. It was really […]
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After the New Year hit, my husband and I vowed to eat at least one salad a week. I know, not very ambitious, but we’re hoping it will help us feel better about ourselves this year. Gotta start small, right? We’ve been bad lately, especially with ordering out (makes me cringe just thinking about it). […]
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Working from home means I need to continuously be creative in the kitchen with the foods I make for lunch. We have options near us, but it’s nice to eat food at home and it saves me money throughout the week. To stop myself from getting the itch to drive over to a fast casual, […]
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Have you ever combined a handful of your favorite foods and put them in a bowl? No… I’m not talking putting pizza, fries and pasta in a bowl and eating it up, I’m talking about mixing your favorite protein with some of your go-to sides (dips, salads, etc.). Think Chipotle burrito bowl. Speaking of burrito bowls, do […]
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When I went to Greece with my family (over 10 years ago), we spent a couple of weeks in my aunt’s hometown, Astros. It’s such a beautiful place to visit. It’s near the Argolic Gulf, so it’s right on the water, and filled with houses and a lot of locals who make delicious food. One […]
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Marina Makes 