Is The Hybrid Fruit You’re Eating GMO?
This past Sunday as I made my way through the crowded aisle of my favorite Farmer’s market, my eyes landed on a sign. It said: Mango flavored nectarines $3.00/ lb. Underneath the sign were about...
View ArticleGrilled Zucchini and Avocado with White Wine Vinaigrette
Grilled Zucchini with Avocado and White Wine Vinaigrette T’is the season–for zucchini that is. It is at almost every stand in my farmers market, piled into beautiful towers at my local Whole Foods,...
View ArticleBerbere Spiced Lentil Stew (MISR WOT)
Berbere Spiced Lentil Stew So I’ve decided that this will be my last post until the summer is over. Mainly because we’ll be traveling for at least three weeks in August, and today is Page’s last...
View ArticleGinger Garlic Fried Rice
Ginger Garlic Fried Rice Ahh…rice. The staple food for many cultures. In fact, rice is so important to my good friend Gina’s parents that they will not even travel without bringing along...
View ArticleKorean Barbecue Chicken
Korean Barbecue Chicken Pin It! I love Korean barbecue, what’s not to love? Grilled meat, pickled and fermented veggies…mmmh it’s a veritable umami bomb on a plate. The fermented veggies alone...
View ArticleHow to Make Queso Fresco Cheese
How to make Queso Fresco Cheese This week I’ve spent a lot of time in the kitchen making things that I had on my “list of things I want to make”–yes I actually have a list. This cheese has been on that...
View ArticlePeruvian Chicken
I love California, as a matter of fact I’d be hard pressed to name a state within this union that I’d consider leaving California for. One of the many great things about living here, besides the...
View ArticleAvocado and Cilantro Crema
Avocado and Cilantro Crema We have a black bean tostada night once every 2 weeks. It’s simple, and definitely a lazy girl dinner, because I open a can of black refined beans heat them then add them...
View ArticleHow to make Maple Caramels
Maple Cream Caramels These caramels have been on my ever expanding list of things I’d like to make for a while now. I decided that since Halloween is just within our grasp, why not make these as a...
View ArticlePopcorn Balls with Peanut butter and Marshmallows
Popcorn Balls with Peanut butter and Marshmallows Now that Page is in school–two schools if we’re being technical–there are always opportunities for me to cook, or prepare treats for her classes. This...
View ArticleGrilled Greek Chicken Bowls
Greek Grilled Chicken Bowls After years of only getting a harvest of two or three lemons per year, my lemon tree is in full bloom.I finally have a bountiful harvest. In fact, I have so many lemons, I...
View ArticleLentil Soup With Cilantro and Lemon Gremolata
Lentil Soup with Cilantro Lemon Gremolata My daughter loves lentil soup. It is one of her favorite meals. My version of lentil soup is not highly complicated, lentils, carrots, celery, onion, and a...
View ArticleHow to make Dehydrated Watermelon
Dried Watermelon–How to make Dehydrated Watermelon This week is Teacher Appreciation Week at Page’s school. Every day this week she is required to bring in a small gift to show how much she...
View ArticleHow to Make Homemade Egg Noodle Pasta
How to Make Homemade Pasta Last year, I had the hair-brained idea that I could make my own pasta. In my head it seemed simple enough, I would mix a few eggs with some flour and make delicious,...
View ArticleEasy Peasy Cranberry Sauce
If you’ve been following me on Instagram you know that I’ve been busy preparing for Thanksgiving and Page’s Birthday right after. We are hosting Thanksgiving , which means that I will be doing most of...
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