Apparently I’m on a muffin tin kick this autumn? I could be imagining it, but somehow smaller portions seem more manageable when there’s a kid to feed. He deemed these mini meatloaves “meat cupcakes” and I feel as though he couldn’t be more spot on. They’re ridiculously easy to throw together, use only one bowl,…
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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…
Hot Mess: Organic Coffee Scrub
After falling in love with a really cool product called Frank Coffee Scrub, Cheryl was inspired to meld her background in skincare and love of organic ingredients to create her own, unique version of a coffee scrub. Alas, her first organic skincare concoction was born! We gave it a shot last night and it certainly does not…
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I’ve been remiss in keeping you updated on The Ladies…not anymore!!! They’re about 3 months old now. We’re hoping they will start delivering us some fresh gifts (other than chicken poo all over the yard) in a month or two. They’ve still got a fair amount of growing[up] to do. Dear Dorothy, the Black Australorp,…
Herbed Sour Cream Loaf
Two very out of the ordinary things have happened this week: I’m dusting off the blog and actually sharing something with y’all. I made BREAD (okay, so it wasn’t REALLY bread…only partially). But damn was it good! I don’t typically need bread. Sure, I WANT bread (every second of every day, to be exact). But for the…
Greek Meatballs with Roasted Peppers + Lemon Oregano Slaw
Greek Meatballs with Roasted Peppers + Lemon Oregano Slaw Makes about 4 servings. First things first: preheat your oven to 430. Roasted Peppers What you’ll need: 2 peppers (I had a red and an orange in the refrigerator — I’d say to skip the green ones, but any other color will work) Glug olive…
Long Live Alfredo!
I love cheese. A lot. More than a lot, actually. If I had to live off of one thing for the rest of my life (nutritional aspects aside), I’d probably choose cheese. Probably? No, I would. Definitely. I hope you’ll register this as a testament to just how important cheese is in my life. In…
Slow Roasted Fennel, Citrus, + Chile Salmon
Easy, fresh, and slam-packed with flavor, this is a great meal for any night of the week. These few, simple ingredients make for a quick throw together. Slow Roasted Citrus, Fennel, + Chile Salmon What you’ll need: 1-2 lbs of wild salmon — deboned, skinless (you could use any fish you had on hand, really…
The Breakfast Scramble.
Our weekday breakfasts are never more than a green smoothie (self control seems to be easier on a schedule). But on the weekends, there are few things I love more than a hearty scramble for breakfast. They’re ridiculously simple to do healthy, and always filling. I love to get creative when I’ve got the time…
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,…
Let’s Dance, Nature.
Tending to a garden is a delicious dance between time and space. I’m WILDLY obsessed with the garden this year. I can’t seem to plant enough. Such a gratifying experience, to grow life and sustenance from a seed or tiny plant. The resources… The beginnings… The help… The progress… freshly harvested greens + cilantro left:…
These are a few of my favorite things.
There are few things I love more in this world than the following: 1) The first grill of the season (in spite of the ominous clouds on the horizon — hell, I dig living on the edge). 2) Fresh Mexican (in this case, carne asada — my first attempt, mind you). 3) Sharing the two…
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