camping food: corn and black bean tacos

July 16, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

I enjoyed these tacos so much that I’m either going to a) force Patrick to go camping again and make these tacos in the woods somewhere, or, b) I will make them at home sometime soon, sans gorgeous campsite. That’s the beauty of camping food- some of it is so delicious and easy to make […]

spring panzanella with asparagus and burrata

June 14, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

One of our goals this spring has been to eat enough asparagus that we won’t miss it when it is no longer in season. And, so far, so good. Normally I’d be horrified to find asparagus-gone-bad in the back of the veggie drawer. However, yesterday I was a bit relieved that the asparagus I discovered […]

balsamic portobello burgers with roasted garlic goat cheese and caramelized onions

May 27, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Alternative (aka meatless) burgers are so hip right now. I would know, because I live in Seattle where everyone and their dog are on a special eating plan. But, I won’t judge you if you won’t judge me, a self-proclaimed almost-vegetarian-except-for-bacon (and sometimes chicken or turkey if it’s humanely pasture raised organic blah blah blah). You […]

spring quinoa salad

April 24, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

If you are wondering what people in Seattle are talking about these days, it’s the never-ending rain and gloom. This winter and spring seem to be the grayest and grossest that I can remember. I cannot believe May is just around the corner because it feels as if we are stuck in February purgatory. I […]

creamy chicken enchiladas

April 2, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

I’ve never met another enchilada recipe like this one. While that might signal that this recipe is a bit inauthentic when compared to traditional Mexican cuisine, I am going to be blasphemous for a minute and say that this is my favorite version. I got the recipe from my mother, who got the recipe from […]

Chinese chicken salad

March 11, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

After a vacation do you ever feel that, upon your return, you need to detox the indulgence out of your body and eat only salad for a month? Almost every drive home from the airport for Patrick and I includes a conversation that goes something like this: Me: Are you hungry? Patrick: Are you hungry? […]

Whole30: mango chicken with coconut cauliflower rice

February 10, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

I first learned of cauliflower rice when Patrick ingeniously made it for me last year. Yes, you heard me. My Carhartt loving husband who often wafts of eau de engine oil cologne made me cauliflower rice with sautéed tofu and veggies. Yes, I married up. And, I was hooked on cauliflower rice. Therefore the only […]

Whole30: pork tenderloin with roasted veggies

February 2, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

If you need a break from these dreary winter days, I have just the proposition. Lower the blinds, start a fire in the fireplace, turn on some cozy music, light a cinnamon pumpkin apple whatever-makes-you-feel-like-fall candle, and try this delicious and fall-inspired dish. You can pretend that the sticky hot days of summer have just […]

Whole30: chicken, squash, and avocado bowl with lemon tahini dressing

January 26, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Approximately this time every year I get an intense urge to sell our home and move to one of the following places: San Diego, Phoenix, Austin, or any of the Hawaiian Islands. I literally (channeling my best Chris Traeger voice) just googled “Austin temperature right now” and HELLO 83 degrees! It’s. Just. Not. Fair. It […]

Whole30: salad in a jar, two ways

January 20, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Lunch and I have always had a rocky relationship, especially when it comes to packing food to take to work. I have every minute of my morning routine mapped out from the blast of my alarm at 5:30am to 6:15 when I have to leave. Those 45 minutes are for coffee, waking up, more coffee, […]