My kids love ramen noodle soup but I don't want to serve them super-processed unhealthy foods. My version cooks in one pot in less than ten minutes and hits the spot! Seriously, the kids thank me when I make this one. It's delicious comfort food and an easy clean-out-the-crisper drawer recipe. Healthy-Yummy Ramen Soup Serves 4 8 c … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Healthy-Yummy Ramen
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Irish Soda Bread (vegan)
The leprechauns stopped by to lead the boys on their annual treasure hunt. Our leprechauns don't come in the wee hours, and we have never tried to trap them. Their only mischief is to create silly clues that have the kids running from side-to-side of the house, laughing all the way. We started this tradition … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Irish Soda Bread (vegan)
Meatless Monday – Leek & Potato Soup
My sweet friend is pregnant with Baby #2. Her Baby #1 is now a high school freshman, so we are over-the-moon excited! A week or so ago, she posted on Facebook that 1st trimester cravings (Thai food) had been easy to satisfy locally, but 3rd trimester cravings (leek & potato soup) was slim pickings in … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Leek & Potato Soup
Fat Tuesday
I didn't grow up in a church that observed a Lenten tradition. As an adult, however, I have come to appreciate the tradition of giving up or taking on spiritual practices as a way of drawing near to Jesus. I came to Fat Tuesday even later, and mostly because I like to cook. Mardi Gras means … Continue reading Fat Tuesday
Tuesday Treat – Vegan Chocolate Pudding
Nope, this isn't a bait and switch. I promise to point you to a recipe for a delicious vegan chocolate pudding, but first I'm sharing a Tuesday Treat of a different kind: Fried Brown Rice. This meal came to me like a miracle this evening. Goofy kid schedules, friends coming and going, phone ringing, Guy at … Continue reading Tuesday Treat – Vegan Chocolate Pudding
Meatless Monday – Taco Tuesday
Vegetarian + Californian = we <3 Mexican food! Rice and beans, baby! We're all over 'em. Toss in some onions, tomatoes, cilantro, shredded lettuce, colorful bell peppers - veggie goodness abounding. So versatile, so delicious. And like most busy families, we need quick meals. To quote Rachael Ray, 30 Minute Meals. Or, how about 20 minutes? … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Taco Tuesday
Meatless Monday – (Almost Healthy) Treats!
Last week our high schooler had finals. Fortunately it wasn't too bad this time around as he had a nice balance of academic and electives each testing day, and none of his grades were at a tipping point one direction or the other. He studied well, and it wasn't stressful. A year ago we had a whole … Continue reading Meatless Monday – (Almost Healthy) Treats!
Meatless Monday – Veggie Sloppy Joes
I've been savoring a new book for DIY mini spiritual retreats: Awaken Your Senses by J. Brent Bill and Beth A. Booram. This book serves as a reminder to allow our physical beings to connect us to God, and with quotes like this - "...God is in all beauty, both the simply amazing and the amazingly … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Veggie Sloppy Joes