Category Archives: Kids
Day to Day Life Week Thirty-One
The last week looked something like this: Once upon a time I picked a lot of basil. Then decided to make a lot of pesto. Except I failed the first batch, resulting in only 4 half-pint jars thus far. Oh … Continue reading
Coconut Quinoa, Black Bean and Tofu Bowl with Plantains
Sometimes when I find myself only needing to cook dinner for me, my inclination is to lean towards cold beer and potato chips. Or maybe slices of cheese, salty rice crackers, and a cocktail. A bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch … Continue reading
Green Machine Vegetarian Lasagna
Luckily, I’ve never had to deal with picky eaters. It isn’t because my cooking is usually, or has always been, good. When I first met my husband, he did the cooking for us. And there were some dang good meals … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Week Thirty
Here’s a look at the last week: The deer didn’t eat our lilies this year so they’ve been blooming. Usually right about the time they’re set to pop open, the Ashland deer eat the flower buds. Lots of f-words commence. … Continue reading
A Golden Smoothie
Usually when my husband and I travel, we’re fortunate to be able to do that together. For the first time in a while, that wasn’t the case this weekend. My husband’s in the Bay Area working and I’m in Ashland … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Week Twenty-Nine
The last week looked a little like this: I’m glad I cleaned out our refrigerator before going out of town. So many condiments and hot sauces, still. And squash. Brunch. A dinner to use up dairy and picked produce in … Continue reading
Buttermilk Ginger Scones
When it comes to breakfast, I generally opt out of eating it. Usually because I’m not often hungry until lunch time, not so much because I don’t appreciate breakfast foods. The truth is, there are a few breakfast items I … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Week Twenty-Eight
The last week looked a bit like this: A friendly reminder from “Mr. Pups” (shall we talk about the ambiguity or Mr. Pups’ outfit?) at the entrance of a trail my husband and I walked early in the week. Silas … Continue reading
Cashew Basil Pesto
When it comes to summer, one of my favorite widely available ingredients is fresh basil. In the last 6 years, I only successfully grew it once. This year, however, our garden is FILLED with all sorts of basil! Lemon basil, … Continue reading