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

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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

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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Generally I try to keep homemade desserts (and/or any desserts in general) to a maximum of once a week.  Let’s be real. I have been failing at this for months now. I don’t know if this time of year is just … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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Chocolate Bark : Two For One

I have wanted to tell you about this candy for two months now. I made both of these chocolate barks around Christmas to gift to other folks. The friends and family who received the chocolate seemed to enjoy the gifts. … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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