DIY Concord Grape Soda–How to make Lacto-fermented Concord Grape Soda
Concord Grape Soda–Lacto Fermented Concord Grape Soda We took a short break/vacation to take Page up north. By north I mean northern California. We live in southern California, and don’t really...
View ArticleDIY Tater Tots–How to Make Homemade Tater Tots
DIY Tater Tots How to Make Homemade Tater Tots How amazing are potatoes? I love them in every form. So does Page. I have been wanting to do a tater tot for her for a long while now. They are super...
View ArticleSauteed Chard with Lemon, Garlic and Shallots
Sauteed Chard with Lemon, Garlic and Shallots Chard is an under rated vegetable. It’s one of those vegetables that doesn’t get it’s due. Probably because it has to contend with other vegetables that...
View ArticleGrilled Zucchini and Avocado with White Wine Vinaigrette
Grilled Zucchini with Avocado and White Wine Vinaigrette T’is the season–for zucchini that is. It is at almost every stand in my farmers market, piled into beautiful towers at my local Whole Foods,...
View ArticleBerbere Spiced Lentil Stew (MISR WOT)
Berbere Spiced Lentil Stew So I’ve decided that this will be my last post until the summer is over. Mainly because we’ll be traveling for at least three weeks in August, and today is Page’s last...
View ArticleKorean Barbecue Chicken
Korean Barbecue Chicken Pin It! I love Korean barbecue, what’s not to love? Grilled meat, pickled and fermented veggies…mmmh it’s a veritable umami bomb on a plate. The fermented veggies alone...
View ArticleHow to Make Queso Fresco Cheese
How to make Queso Fresco Cheese This week I’ve spent a lot of time in the kitchen making things that I had on my “list of things I want to make”–yes I actually have a list. This cheese has been on that...
View ArticlePeruvian Chicken
I love California, as a matter of fact I’d be hard pressed to name a state within this union that I’d consider leaving California for. One of the many great things about living here, besides the...
View ArticleAvocado and Cilantro Crema
Avocado and Cilantro Crema We have a black bean tostada night once every 2 weeks. It’s simple, and definitely a lazy girl dinner, because I open a can of black refined beans heat them then add them...
View ArticlePopcorn Balls with Peanut butter and Marshmallows
Popcorn Balls with Peanut butter and Marshmallows Now that Page is in school–two schools if we’re being technical–there are always opportunities for me to cook, or prepare treats for her classes. This...
View ArticleGrilled Greek Chicken Bowls
Greek Grilled Chicken Bowls After years of only getting a harvest of two or three lemons per year, my lemon tree is in full bloom.I finally have a bountiful harvest. In fact, I have so many lemons, I...
View ArticleLentil Soup With Cilantro and Lemon Gremolata
Lentil Soup with Cilantro Lemon Gremolata My daughter loves lentil soup. It is one of her favorite meals. My version of lentil soup is not highly complicated, lentils, carrots, celery, onion, and a...
View ArticleHow to make Dehydrated Watermelon
Dried Watermelon–How to make Dehydrated Watermelon This week is Teacher Appreciation Week at Page’s school. Every day this week she is required to bring in a small gift to show how much she...
View ArticlePan Fried Cauliflower with Garlic and Thyme
Pan Fried Cauliflower with Garlic and Thyme This recipe was born out of a pure need to get dinner on the table quickly. I love cauliflower and on a normal day I would slice it and place it in the...
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