Category Archives: Kids
Meatless Monday: Orange Cashew Tofu with Roasted Asparagus
When I was in the 7th or 8th grade, I decided I was going to try vegetarianism. When I told my mom, who did most of the cooking, she assured me that she wasn’t going out of her way to … Continue reading
Orange Dreamsicle Juice
When I was seven, a little, barefooted, freckle-faced girl who would much rather be outside than in, Kaua’i experienced the most powerful hurricane ever to hit the state of Hawai’i in recorded history. There are details to the experience I remember … Continue reading
Meatless Monday : Cream of Asparagus and Mushroom Soup
A couple weeks ago, I told you how excited I was that fresh asparagus would begin showing up in our grocery stores. It’s one of my favorite spring time vegetables. Roasted, steamed, in risotto, baked into a frittata, topped with … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Week Nine
The last week looked a bit like this: Blue skies in Southern Oregon early in the week. Our living room couch is a place of accidental naps. We spent the majority of the week out of town for AWP. Travelling typically … Continue reading
Meatless Monday : Frychos!
A couple months ago, we went to Stockton, California for a collegiate water polo tournament. As per our usual, we sought out the best Mexican food nearby. The first night, we picked up veggie burritos for everyone from Tepa Taqueria. … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Week Six
Here’s the last week: There is something lovely about making large batches of homemade granola: it’s a guaranteed way to make yourself feel more hippie-ish. I had an epiphany at the gym: if I am ever to be abducted, the … Continue reading
Meyer Lemon, Ginger and Vanilla Bean Sherbet
A list. For you and us. First of all, I: Dislike: waking up early. Like: the time between 11PM and 2AM for the q-u-i-e-t. Love: sleeping in. Dislike: sweetened coffee. Like: fresh orange juice. Love: bourbon. Dislike: jeggings (for REAL). … Continue reading
Bouchon Bakery: Chocolate Chunk and Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are the quintessential go-to favorite dessert, after-school or tucked-into-your-home-packed-lunch treat. Everyone has their preferred chocolate chip cookie. Some like the soft, chewy types. Others prefer the crunchy kinds that don’t have a hint of softness at all. … Continue reading