There’s nothing like reaching for the remote only to find a cold, half-eaten banana smashed in between the couch cushions. OK? This is my life. I have boys. They squirrel things. Any normal person would’ve been like (#$!@*%!!!) and for a brief moment, I went there. But at the same time I thought ‘Hmm, I haven’t made banana bread in…
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fig + cherry paleo bites
I was talking to my mom the other day, and she told me I had to post some paleo recipes; it’s the latest craze, she tells me. In a nutshell the paleo diet= no grains, legumes, dairy products, potatoes, refined salt, refined sugar, and processed oils. One can enjoy fish, pasture-fed meat, fruit & veggies, nuts and eggs (thank you Wikipedia)…
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whole wheat pasta salad with feta + pea shoots
Welcome back Spring! We really missed you. Today was the nicest day we’ve had in a long time. The weather was warm and the sun was shining. I fantasized about trading spots with Nala (my incredibly fat cat) who was basking away in the sun like a diva. Not a worry in the world… Instead, I spent my morning chasing…
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No-Knead Honey Whole Wheat Bread
The internet is a beautiful thing. Back when I postedthe recipe for no-knead artisan bread, I made a new friend on facebook. Her name is Hendrika, and she is from the Netherlands. Hendrika (also a baker) recommended making a whole grain version. She said to replace 25% of the flour with whole grain flour, and increase it up to 50%…
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curried quinoa and asparagus salad
I am on a mission. When my kitchen is stocked with food, I can never think of what to make. But when my kitchen is completely empty that’s when I come up with the best meals. For the next couple of days, my mission is to make as much as I can from scratch using only what I have in…
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