Food

  • Orecchiette with Mushrooms, Meat Sauce and Hot Pepper Oil (with Allergen-Free Version)

    [Note: This dish can be used to celebrate St. Cornelius’ Feast Day on September 16. He’s the patron saint of ear ache sufferers.] This post is for my cousin Mariel who requested the recipe for this. I had prepared it… Continue reading

  • Cappuccino “Larabar” or “Jocalat” Recipe (DIY, Homemade, Yummy)

    Another “convenience food” that my family loves, except that most of the family is allergic to cashews and walnuts, star ingredients in many of Larabars’ products. 1 cup almonds 1 to 1 1/2 cups pitted dates (we’re currently using Deglet… Continue reading

  • Basic Basmati Rice Pilaf

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  • Chocolate Chocolate “Luna Bars” (DIY, Homemade, Yummy)

    Who doesn’t love Luna Bars, right? I would eat them everyday, but my family can’t. So I got to thinking — they’re really just rice krispies (TM) with a layer of chocolate or other creamy sticky sweet goodness. The sad… Continue reading

  • Cheese Straws

    Yena and I made this the day before our homeschooling group’s Valentine’s Day party. We had wheat and cheese and butter in the house that we were trying to get rid of, so this was perfect. The recipe is quite… Continue reading

  • Sausage and Kimchi Bao

    Yup. Sausage and kimchi because that’s what’s in it, not Char Siu (or Cha Siu, or Char Siew, or however you want to spell it). I got the idea off a food mag years ago, but I forgot where, and… Continue reading

  • Habemus Papam!!

    Well, that was a short conclave!! Thank You, Holy Spirit! I don’t know what we were expecting, but we sure didn’t expect the text from Pope Alarm telling us about the WHITE SMOKE!! We all rushed in front of the… Continue reading

  • Hot and Sour Soup

    2 medium pork chops, or 2 chicken thighs, partially frozen (to facilitate slicing), de-boned and cut into slivers – divided use1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari, if you need to be wheat-free) (see note)1 teaspoon cornstarch Bring 5 cups water… Continue reading

    Hot and Sour Soup

  • Mushrooms and Kale in Garlic

    2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1-inch gingerroot, peeled, minced (optional) 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin 3 cups baby kale 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or wheat-free tamari if you’re avoiding wheat, or several pinches salt if avoiding soy… Continue reading

  • Caught My Eye 09.March.2013

    Fascinating and creepy at the same time: Google Glass: How It Feels Contribute to Catholic Mom’s Project and help provide spiritual support for pregnant women (click on the pic to get there): — I just sent in my donation. Heritage… Continue reading