st. paddy’s day treats
I was bad and skipped posting yesterday, but I have a good excuse! I was busy cooking all afternoon for a St. Paddy’s Day potluck celebration at a friend’s house. Celebrate we did, and Steve...
View Articlea perfect appetizer
Steamed artichokes with lemon mayo – creamy lemony goodness with no lactose! Well, I am happy to report that we have nearly made it through our entire non-dairy week! Steve is feeling great, and I...
View Articlealmost vegan
Here’s a lesson I learned this week: just because there are no animal products in a food, that food isn’t necessarily good for you! As part of my effort to limit my meat intake over the summer, I...
View Articlemeatless monday 6/11/12
As mentioned in my list of summer projects, I am trying to spend the next few months increasing my veggie intake and limiting the amount of meat I consume. As part of this effort, I’ve decided to do...
View Articlemeatless monday 6/18/12 – mushroom risotto
Hey! I think I’m getting the hang of this meatless main course thing! Today’s big win: Steve had to admit that he really liked the mushroom risotto I made for us this week. Getting my carnivore...
View Articlemeatless monday 6/25/12 – kitchen sink omelets
Ever have one of those days where you get home dead tired, in need of something to eat, and out of inspiration? Those are the days when Kitchen Sink Omelets come to the rescue! I call them “Kitchen...
View Articleeasy summer beet salad
A few years ago, I discovered that I love beets. Who knew? Growing up I’d only ever had pickled beets, and aside from their beautiful red-purple color, I couldn’t see that they had any redeeming...
View Articlemeatless monday 7/9/12 – simple margarita pizza
One of the best things about Italian food is that, in general, the Italians keep it simple: start with excellent ingredients and then don’t mess them up. Don’t get me wrong, I love a rich, French...
View Articlemeatless monday fail: quinoa cakes
I’m sorry to report that this week’s Meatless Monday feature is not a delightful treat, but rather a recipe that had a lot of potential but ended up a disappointment! While browsing food blogs last...
View Articleupdate from the big farm and fun with beets!
As I mentioned in my last posting, we have had a wonderful time this month hosting three sets of visitors. We have been touring, hiking, dining and wine tasting and it has been loads of fun. I have...
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