Category Archives: Vegetarian
Meatless Monday: General Tso’s Quorn Chik’n
Having never eaten General Tso’s chicken, it would seem kind of silly to decide to cook such a thing on a whim. However… rule number one in Julie’s kitchen: have no fear and jump right in. So what the heck … Continue reading
Peaches and Cream Oatmeal
At least once a week, I get a text from one of my girlfriends I’ve been friends with for over two decades. Having moved back to Kaua’i with her husband recently, expecting her first baby girl in a few short … Continue reading
Saturday Sites: Week Thirty-Three
1.) If I were better at photoshop, I think this would be a fun endeavor… 2.) I’m curious about this recipe. 3.) 9 Books to Read by the Time You’re 30. I haven’t read most of these yet, so perhaps … Continue reading
Meatless Monday: Spinach Basil Pesto
When summer rolls around, one of the flavors I most look forward to (and miss during various other seasons) is fresh basil. While my garden last year flourished beautifully, this year’s endeavors have been met with too much heat and … Continue reading
Meatless Monday: Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Summertime throws my schedule so very out of whack. Up until the middle of last week, anytime we had Silas here, baseball practice ran until after 8, making dinner time somewhere around 8:30 or 9. Vincent’s lax summer schedule (as expected … Continue reading
Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy caviar. A dish that has nothing to do with caviar… or cowboys (except perhaps its Texas-origin). Sometimes called “Texas caviar,” this dish is simply made of fancied up black eyed peas. There are a vast number of such recipes … Continue reading
Meatless Monday: Breaded Chik’n Cutlets with Heirloom Tomatoes and Feta
One of my favorite vegetarian meat alternative companies is Quorn. The flavor and texture similarity to chicken was what first attracted me to their products. Whenever I am cooking something with Quorn, I often treat it the same way I … Continue reading
Meatless Monday: Queso Fundido Con Soyrizo
The first time I saw queso fundido on a menu, I thought it was nearly too good to be true. A dish filled with melty cheese whose only purpose is to be eaten? It’s the stuff dreams are made of. It’s also one … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Week Twenty-Four (Three/Two)
Perhaps you’ve noticed I’ve been pretty neglectful of this little blog the last couple weeks… Here’s a little catch-up from the last few weeks: My mom’s banana bread recipe is still my go-to. Sugar Bob, the infamous deer resident at … Continue reading
Sourdough Pizza with Oyster Mushrooms, Garlic, Smoked Mozzarella and Rosemary
I turned 30. I turned 30. Oh hey, I turned 30 this week. I also got carded at the grocery store when I tried to buy a six pack of beer the other day. Did I freak out about the … Continue reading