Food

  • People of Faith, Stand Up and Be Counted

    These are exciting times. Religious persecution is a scary thing, I don’t think my children even fully grasp yet what is happening right now in the country, though we’ve explained it to them. But to see people of all faiths… Continue reading

  • A Mom-Daughter Date

    Savored some precious bonding moments with oldest daughter this afternoon. She invited me to their dress rehearsal for tomorrow’s concert and at first I didn’t want to come because it was a Saturday and… too many things! to do! chores… Continue reading

  • My (Current) Favorite Salad: Celery!!

    I have never been a celery fan. Especially NOT of those celery sticks served with ranch dip that appear at almost every party table. What makes it worse is it’s often obviously store-bought, with wilted edges. There it is keeping… Continue reading

    My (Current) Favorite Salad:  Celery!!
  • Our Favorite Edamame

    While edamame, simply boiled and salted, has its place in our diet — a quick snack at teatime, or finger food at lunch — this is our favorite, full-flavored, finger-licking-good version. And it’s almost as quick! Bring pot of water… Continue reading

  • Cream Cheese Brownies

    A simple brownie combining two batters for a marbled effect: a basic brownie batter, and a cream cheese one. Continue reading

    Cream Cheese Brownies
  • Healthier Cornbread

    1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup organic agave nectar 2 large eggs 3/4 cup milk + juice of half a lemon (let stand 5 minutes before using) — or use buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup stone… Continue reading

  • Gamberi Marinati

    This is one dish where the flavors just come together so well, you wonder why you never thought of it before!! Can be served as a light lunch, or as appetizers. I served it to my hubby and his co-worker… Continue reading

  • Chickpea Stew with Spinach and Chorizo

    so… since i’m camera-less these days (except for an el cheapo Canon that i got for $49 and that doesn’t do a good job most days 🙁 ) these recipes will have to be picture-less. but i need to document…… Continue reading

  • Orange-Carrot-Flax “Julius”

    Serves 8. 2 cups milk/rice milk/almond milk/soy milk (or a combination) 6 oranges, peeled and de-seeded 1 container frozen orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste) ice Blend everything… Continue reading

  • Pinakbet

    1/2 cup chopped pork (I like 50% lean 50% fat) OR 3 tablespoons oil 4 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 large onion, sliced 1 medium tomato, chopped 3 tablespoons shrimp paste, or to taste 8-10 cups vegetables, choose from the… Continue reading