I'm a sucker for a school book fair (truly, a sucker for books in general...). I will invent excuses to buy more books with the overarching excuse that we are supporting the kids' school! Usually my purchases are for the kids, birthday and Christmas gifts for family and friends, maybe a holiday/special occasion book for the … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Pressed Tuscan Sandwich
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Meatless Monday – Lettuce Wraps
I remember my first bite of tofu, round-about late 1970's. The gelatinous cube looked like a small brick of ice cream suspended in water; it sat for days on the top shelf of the fridge, confusing me each time I came looking for a snack. Finally my dad, world traveler and epicurean, decided it was … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Lettuce Wraps
Meatless Monday – Healthy-Yummy Ramen
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
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
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 – 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