Author Archives: Alexa

About Alexa

Hi! I'm Alexa, and I'm a 23-year-old living and working in Boston. I'm a foodie with an interest in healthy living and anything Oreo, roasted veggie or mac n cheese related. If you have any suggestions, comments, or just want to say hi, send me an email: alexa@simpleeatsfood.com.

Blueberry Citrus Muffins

Posted on 04/07/2013 by Alexa

My mom always has and still does cook everything from scratch. Homemade tomato sauce, soup, fried chicken (yum)- you name it and she can cook it. When I was younger, she would often make muffins on the weekend. I would … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms and A New Approach

Posted on 03/12/2013 by Alexa

Hello all! I wanted to finally say hello again and bring you a new recipe. Speaking of recipes, I wanted to share with you all the “new” direction this blog will be taking. Since I’ve started grad school, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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frush

Posted on 10/09/2012 by Alexa

Hey there, strangers! I haven’t been here in awhile (I’m working on coming back!), but I just wanted to pop in and share a product with you I’m quite excited about. And no, that post title was not a typo. … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Muffins

Posted on 08/15/2012 by Alexa

Over the weekend, I bought reduced produce at the grocery store. Ever seen it? It’s usually all on a cart, wrapped in plastic tucked in the corner of the produce section. I’m not really a “coupon clipper” kinda gal, but … Continue reading →

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Friday Favorites

Posted on 07/27/2012 by Alexa

Whoa. It’s been a long time since one of these, right?! Instead of the normal Friday Faves, I wanted to share with you a few lovely blogs I’m enjoying right now. Happy Friday and happy blog-stalking! Minimalist Baker: I love … Continue reading →

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Salted Almond and Caramel Cookies

Posted on 07/26/2012 by Alexa

Happy almost weekend! I’ve had this idea in my head for awhile. I attribute it to a) always craving cookies and b) becoming a Trader Joe’s junkie (I know I’m not alone in this one). Although I wish TJ’s had … Continue reading →

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Piattini

Posted on 07/15/2012 by Alexa

Last night, Allie and I did something we haven’t done in awhile. A dinner date! And it wasn’t a sub from Wegman’s, a home-cooked meal (the two of us could survive on cookies as dinner), or pizza. It was one … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Muffins

Posted on 05/31/2012 by Alexa

I told you I’d be back! Now I’m back with something other than a sorry excuse for being gone. I’ll be honest, I sort of/kind of/ definitely threw some things in a bowl and crossed my fingers (and toes…how does … Continue reading →

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Guess Who’s Back…Again!

Posted on 05/21/2012 by Alexa

Well hello there, everyone! I’m back. After a long, long, long hiatus. I know I said multiple times I would be back with posts, but honestly, I completely let grad school get in the way. I let life get in … Continue reading →

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Jacob Wirth

Posted on 03/15/2012 by Alexa

This past weekend, Chris and I went out to Jacob Wirth, a German-style restaurant in downtown Boston. I’ve been hearing good things about this place for awhile now, and when a Groupon for it popped up one day, we decided … Continue reading →

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