Quinoa Veggie Patties

Somehow, although I crave them on the regular, and almost always prefer them to a regular burger, it’s taken me 30 years to make my own veggie patties.  I really blow my mind. Quinoa Veggie Patties  Recipe adapted from sproutedkitchen.com  What you’ll need: 2 cups cooked quinoa (I always vote for red or tricolor — because of…

Roasted [Mystery] Squash Tacos + Cucumber Salsa

First things first:  this meal (with the exception of the avocado and the tortillas, obviously) was 100% harvested from our garden.  It was one of the most delicious and rewarding dishes ever to come out of our kitchen.  It all started with a mystery squash.  Upon purchase, it was believed to be butternut.  Upon fruiting,…

austin: day three.

I woke up feeling like death (sadly, not self-induced): sore throat, achey body, gross.  Thankfully there was little time to feel poorly.  We had lots to do and not a whole lotta time. First up: San Antonio. We hopped in our badass car and traveled about an hour south of Austin.  Minus Cheryl and the…

austin: night times.

The night turned out spectacularly, as expected. Nevermind the 12 year old drunks and the tacky “I’ll molest you all over this tiny, crowded room and let’s take photos of ourselves doing it” couple. Not even THEY could spoil this one. The show started late. WAY late. But it was well worth both the wait…

austin: day two.

That bar just keeps getting higher, and higher… Breakfast: South Congress Cafe. Cheryl: Carrot Cake French Toast + Maple Pecan Cream Cheese. Mouth watering gooey goodness that puts even Byways (now 2nd best French toast) to shame. Yours truly: Migas. Once again, one of the best meals I’ve ever had. We both sipped on bottomless…

austin: night one.

We set the bar pretty high last night, Austin. We really did. Everything from our flight (where I found a one travis bates), to our rental car (upgraded for free to a charger—my badass meter clicked up a notch), to finding our hotel (complete with couch swing) was a breeze. The people are friendly and…