Hey there. It’s been awhile…like coming up on a year awhile. It’s been kind of a busy and bizarre year with lots of changes for us. Continue Reading »
This is as local as it gets here in Minnesota. You might be wondering, as I did when I first relocated to the northern Midwest, what this “hotdish” (one word) is that you keep hearing about. I searched online everywhere for the recipe for hotdish, but it wasn’t until I married a local guy that I discovered that hotdish is what many Americans refer to as a casserole. Continue Reading »Posted in Casseroles, Vegetarian | Tagged Casserole, Greens, Hotdish, Potatoes, Seitan, Tater tots, Vegetarian | Leave a Comment »
Asparagus, one of my favorite vegetables ever, has come into season again. Along with lovely things like daffodils. spring rains, and blustery days. I like transition, even when it can make you uncomfortable for a bit, whether it be a new baby, a cold and unexpected rain shower, a change in jobs, fresh veggies to cook with, or a different route to work. It provides opportunity for growth that we might not have otherwise. Continue Reading »
Posted in Sides, Vegan | Tagged Asparagus, Balsamic, Flowers, Peppers, Pomegranate, Red Pepper, Side Dishes, Vegan | Leave a Comment »
You’ve maybe noticed that there’s been a decided lack of posts for the last while. Things really trickled over the last few months and then more recently went from a trickle to completely absent. That would be because about three weeks ago, we had the joy, the pleasure, and the privilege to welcome a new little boy into our home! Continue Reading »
Posted in Asian, Vegan | Tagged Appetizers, Ginger, Soups, Vegan, Wontons, Yellow Split Peas | 2 Comments »
Things have been slowly moving along, some days, and others I’m not sure what hit me. Between balancing work, the kids, the house, the husband (who admittedly gets the short end of the stick at times), I’m pretty much spinning in circles for most of my days/nights. The growing of this baby is getting near completion, and thank goodness for (small?) miracles. Continue Reading »
Posted in Beans/Legumes, Dinner | Tagged Beans, Black Beans, Broccoli rabe, Greens, Jerusalem Artichokes, Quinoa | 1 Comment »
We’ve been going through a long period where my kindergartner has brought home every possible sniffle, sneeze, cough, cold, flu, and infection in school, with, thank goodness, the exception of the head lice I heard about recently. From my conversations with other parents, this is completely normal. However, I am not equating normal with desirable or even fun. But being sick has its advantages. You get to stay on the couch and maybe watch a little movie, eat ice cream and drink juice, you know the drill. If you’re the kid, that is. Continue Reading »
Posted in Soups/Stews, Vegetarian | Tagged Chickpea, Noodles, Pasta, soup, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup | 4 Comments »
So perhaps you’ve been wondering where I’ve been, or maybe you’ve been as busy as we have the last month. I could say “Well I haven’t been cooking anything worth writing about,” or “No one really needs another soup recipe,” but you know that those statements aren’t true (I hope). The reality is that the last month has really whipped my firmly-in-the-third-trimester butt, what with the multiple holidays (which we actually took easy), as well as the changing weather (not that changed, we’ve still got queerly 40 degree days here in the Twin Cities). My littlest has been exploring the meaning of her encroaching 2nd birthday, especially the tantruming end of things…and my eldest has been busy learning and growing and talking and SHOUTING… Continue Reading »
Posted in Desserts, Vegetarian | Tagged Bars, Chocolate, Desserts, Holidays, Peanut butter | Leave a Comment »
With the increase in cold days and the grey skies promising (threatening?) damp weather, soup is on the menu a lot in our house. Soup is great, not just because it’s delicious, filling, and can be made fairly easily with most ingredients that you have on hand, but you can really make it as versatile as you’d like. I can barely recall at this point what I was originally thinking of making when I started this ribollita, but I think it was in more in the traditional vegetable soup realm. Continue Reading »
Posted in Soups/Stews | Tagged Beans, Bread, Italian, Kale, Potatoes, Soups/Stews, Vegetarian | 2 Comments »
I remember the first time that I had monkey bread, as a child; it was at my best friend’s house and she pulled a can of biscuit dough out of the refrigerator and said “Have you ever had monkey bread?” If the name isn’t enough catch the attention of a kid, the flavors and whole idea will surely sweep them [you] off their [your] feet. Continue Reading »
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you all find yourself with moments of peace in this busy day as well as joy and thankfulness for the blessings in your life. I awoke this morning too excited to try to sleep through the chattering on the baby monitor, even though I worked the night before. I’m not sure but I think Thanksgiving might be a favorite holiday of mine…a day where we can savor and enjoy food, explore new tastes, and spend time relaxing and talking with loved ones. Really, what’s not to like? Continue Reading »
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