For breakfast we made some Blackberry Pancakes with Orange Zest! I found a basic pancake recipe in one of my cookbooks, and then made a lot of changes so that the recipe looked like this: 1 cup of whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder a pinch of sea salt 1 1/4 cup of …
What started off as an accident was later transformed into a delicious dinner. I really wanted some spicy sweet potatoes for lunch, but I accidently cooked them too long and made them too mashed-potato like. To make the sweet potatoes, I cut them into small cubes, and placed them in our big cast iron pan … Continue reading black rice, green lentil, and sweet potato patties
We were at the laundromat nearing closing time, and the guy that was running the show had his buddy bring him some food. My nose solved the mystery of what was awaiting him in the plastic thank-you bag… spaghetti! This answered the question that had been lingering on my mind…what will we make for dinner? … Continue reading spaghetti a la BEST!
Xmasfest Breakfastmas! No, this is not a traditional merrymas day breakfast, but while Ali was hard at work on Christmas morning, I rolled outta bed and crafted this tasty meal for myself. Also, it is traditional xmas colors! (more or less) To get things started, I slice potatoes UBER thin. as thin as possible; borderline-potato-chip-thin. … Continue reading breakmasfast!
Merry Festimas! This year, to celebrate the holiday season, we baked a rad selection of yummy treats for our good friends. Our local gourmet doughnut geniuses were kind enough to give us the very appropriate Pink Boxes, which we then stuffed with Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cookies, Peanut Butter Cups with Himalayan sea … Continue reading merry festimas!
So I have already explained my love for kale, but I have neglected to mention it’s amazing versatility! Since kale is in season and is incredibly nutritious, I like to try and see all of the different ways I can incorporate it into dishes. Not only is it great as a side, in a salad, … Continue reading kale and kalamata pasta
I woke up this morning with a craving to create (and eat) a hearty and healthy breakfast. I wanted to use kale, which I feel like I have become addicted to. But don’t fret, it’s a healthy addiction! Rich in calcium, iron, and tons of other vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, kale is a super food … Continue reading tofu kale scramble
Sometimes having only a few ingredients to work with inspires creativity. We were down to a few items in our almost empty fridge, and I was in the mood to cook something that was satisfying and healthy. So I made Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles! As I was boiling some spaghetti noodles I made the sauce, … Continue reading spicy peanut butter noodles
I was poking through a vegan recipe book, fantasizing about desserts, when I came across a recipe that we just happened to have almost every ingredient for, so I decided it was a sign from the Dessert Gods that I must make it! The original recipe was for stuffed baked caramel apples, but I decided … Continue reading caramel apple bake
I found a really good recipe while browsing the Co-op Reporter (put out seasonally by the Sacramento Foods Co-op): Maple-Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes! I seasoned the cut up sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper and then roasted them at four hundred degrees for about thirty five minutes, flipping them halfway. Once out of … Continue reading maple-orange glazed sweet potatoes
the bear and the blackberry 