Tag: cooking

Ginger for Breakfast: 3 Recipes Fueling My Mornings

I <3 ginger! Fan-fave cinnamon is great, but ginger is my jam. It’s peppery-delicious, versatile all day long, and so good for you. Here are three breakfast-inspired ginger-infused recipes I’ve been making on repeat. Ginger-Lemon Shots Yes, you can buy ginger shots at Jamba Juice, Whole Foods, even at farmer’s markets (which is where I … Continue reading Ginger for Breakfast: 3 Recipes Fueling My Mornings

Meatless Monday: Plant-Based Challenge Wk3

When you come to appreciate the wisdom of planning ahead because a) you get sick and b) you hadn't planned adequately enough... I enjoy meal planning and prepping on Sundays. But last Sunday would be followed by a day-off Monday, so less need. Plus, I felt slightly under the weather, so napping took priority. Hence … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Plant-Based Challenge Wk3

Meatless Monday – Plant-Based Challenge Wk2

Set it and forget it. In other words, plan ahead. Week 2 started with a bang. I gave myself the twin gifts of time and money by skipping the store and meal planning with what I already had. The week's theme foods included  wheat, chickpeas and squash, so I landed on pumpkin; I spent Sunday … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Plant-Based Challenge Wk2

Meatless Monday – 21-Day Plant-Based Challenge

This is my third year in the three-week plant-based challenge run by UC Davis Integrative Medicine. I love that a major California university is charging ahead with cutting edge research and practical nutritional information, including regular blog posts, webinars, and this annual challenge that truly challenges my eating habits. Because, counter-cultural as it may be, … Continue reading Meatless Monday – 21-Day Plant-Based Challenge

Meatless Monday – Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip

Well, this day did not go to plan! Guy left this morning for a full week of travel. So of course, not one, but TWO cars to which I had access didn't work. Commence panic attack: I'm Stranded! After I pulled myself together from a toddler-worthy temper tantrum, I calmed down and decided to take … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip

Meatless Monday – Cherry Berry Banana Green Smoothie

A few months ago I read that a shot of cherry juice before bed could help with insomnia. So when I saw cherry juice on sale at Costco, I added it to the cart. But we're tired and forget to a) drink it and b) make anything resembling scientific study when we happen to remember … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Cherry Berry Banana Green Smoothie

Meatless Monday – Tomato Soup

I was in a funk. The kiddo was sick and the day's plans dashed. After walking the dogs, I decided to cook the rest of the day away. I created some lovely food, and the acts of creating and serving those I love helped lift the gray clouds from my atmosphere. C19 had called from … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Tomato Soup

Meatless Monday – Arugula-Lemon Pesto (vegan)

Light years ago (it seems), C19 did a science fair project that involved growing basil plants. We love basil--pizza or pasta margherita, bruschetta, pesto... Oh my seriously summer-loving YUM! We discovered (science fair whatever, though I do recall Kiddo got whatever credit/grade he needed) that basil grew well, during summer, in the planter on the … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Arugula-Lemon Pesto (vegan)

Meatless Monday – Potato Enchilada Pie

Hello from my kitchen! In the end-of-school-year craziness, I haven't been cooking as much. Way more take-out than usual, which is fine and tasty and fun but not as budget- or waistline-friendly, though, as always, lots and lots and lots of grace for whatever season we (you!) are in. Last week, however, I found a … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Potato Enchilada Pie

Meatless Monday – Lentil Soup

The fickle spring weather turned chilly again just as half our family returned from a house building week in Mexico, overtired and weezy from dust. I decided a hearty pot of lentil soup might do the trick: warm and comforting, restorative in the best ways. Ten years ago I couldn't tell you if I had ever eaten … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Lentil Soup