Have you ever been so obsessed with an idea that you can’t get it out of your head? I’m that nutty person who always thinks she’s on the cusp of “the next best thing”. Two wildly different business ideas have been cooking in my head for a few months but I haven’t done a […]
Cracked Wheat Salad
December 6, 2016 by 9 Comments
The woman behind the deli counter watched me patiently as I scanned my options for lunch. There were the usual offerings–various salads, several proteins and other pre-cooked dishes. Over the years, I’d tried almost all of the salads at my neighborhood market but I would always opt out of one, an orange-colored, grain-based salad that sits next to the tabouleh. Early […]
Artichoke and Green Chile Stuffed Mushrooms
July 8, 2015 by 33 Comments
When it comes to entertaining or get-togethers I’m always most comfortable being in charge of the appetizer, salad or dessert course. Main dishes are a little trickier for me, especially when I’m responsible for feeding a crowd. There are a few dishes that I do well but I get nervous around meat. Fish, steaks, braised […]
Hlelem: Tunisian Vegetable & Bean Soup
November 2, 2014 by 8 Comments
At least twice each week, I pick up lunch at Whole Foods. This particular location is a few miles from my office but given that I can’t seem to bring myself to plan ahead and pack a lunch, the drive for a hot, healthy lunch beats stopping at any of the scores of fast food […]
Quinoa and Black Bean Stir-Fry
October 1, 2014 by 3 Comments
Raise your hand if you buy quinoa in bulk and still can’t seem to keep up with demand. Rice is falling out of favor as one of our primary starches (pasta still rules) as quinoa slowly takes its place. Quinoa hasn’t missed a beat fitting in my weekly menu. In our family of two, fish, roasted vegetables, salads, […]
Lavash Pizza with Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
September 7, 2014 by 11 Comments
I have had a serious craving for pizza for months. One would think that a simple craving like this could be satisfied easily considering how widely accessible good pizzas are in my neck of the woods. We visit our neighborhood Italian restaurant at least once a week. As soon as the hostess greets us […]
Fresh Tagliatelle with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Four Mushrooms
August 31, 2014 by 7 Comments
My Sunday routine is set. After church service I do my food shopping for the week’s staples: fresh fruit, vegetables, yogurt, snacks, my ever-essential avocados. Though I don’t create a weekly meal plan I generally have a menu in mind and shop accordingly. The mid-week trips to the market are to supplement the […]
Tofu Buddha Bowl with Ginger-Soy Dressing
August 24, 2014 by 6 Comments
Follow my blog with Bloglovin My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary earlier this month with a visit to Carmel and Santa Barbara. Since Carmel is a short drive for us, it makes for an ideal last-minute getaway. Too ideal, in fact, that we seem to be making the drive once a […]
