College Girl No Longer!!

A new blog seemed necessary since I am no longer a "College Girl". Being a college graduate has its own unique issues and I am excited to share my first year out in the real world and all the cooking blunders that will go along with it! All my old posts have been imported so you can still view any of my previous recipes, but I am hoping that this year will bring a renewed focus on both "budget-friendly" recipes and the use of natural, unprocessed foods. Enjoy!

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