I love it when friends enlighten me to something new and wonderful. Such is the case with the Cayenne Cocktail. Raw food rock star Susan O'Brien of Hail Merry and I were chatting the other day and she gave me a great idea for beverages to serve at the Spring Cleanse dinner party. I must confess my ignorance as I had never heard of The Master Cleanse or The Lemonade Diet. Far too rigorous a cleanse for me, I must admit I love the ...
Archives for April 2010
Anna’s Guacamole
The night I found out I was preggo with Little numero dos, I ate an entire avocado. Maybe two. It was a chilly December evening out at our friend's ranch and for supper they served a gorgeous salad of avocados and tomatoes drizzled with balsamic vinegar. I seriously ate every slice of avocado on the platter. So it should come as no surprise that this particular Little inherited a passion for avocados. Since she was nine months ...
Let’s Retake Our Plates
Whole Foods Market recently launched an awareness campaign Let's Retake Our Plates. I love the concept. Every bite has a story. If you don't know the story behind your food, don't eat it. Here's a trailer for a film called Nourish: Food + Community that is part of the Film Series Whole Foods is hosting. Maybe you'll recognize a few faces, namely Jamie Oliver and Michael Pollan. I applaud Whole Foods for launching this awareness ...
Roasted chickpeas with a KICK!
I love roasted chickpeas. Also called Garbanzo Beans, these petite peas are packed with protein and fiber and the crunch is irresistible. Sometimes I toss them in salads or use as a garnish for other vegetable dishes. Mostly, I just keep 'em hanging out in a bowl on the counter for hungry Littles to grab and go as they zoom from one activity to another. They are also a great 'tizer to nibble on while you enjoy a glass of ...
Worry Cloud
What keeps you up at night? You know, those nagging sometimes small, yet often, overwhelming worries that keep you from catching a full night of zzz's. Chances are you found a few worries of your own up there in the worry cloud I created. I can't say it's a fun exercise, but creating a worry cloud is very useful. Seeing all your worldly worries in black and white is eye opening. Before you give your worries to the Lord, you have to ...
Mexican Quinoa Salad
Tonight I'm cooking for 50 people. It's a dinner party to kick off a Spring Cleanse lead by Dr. Jeff Ulery and Neissa Springmann of iGnite. When these creative geniuses behind the event asked if I'd help cook for the fete I jumped on the bandwagon. We've had a great time coming up with a healthy menu to kick off the twenty-one day cleanse. In addition to Lemon-Dill Baked Salmon and Pork Tenderloin with Raspberry Salsa provided by our ...
Community Sustained Agriculture!
It's here! It's here! Our first bushel of the season. For those of you hanging around the cafe long enough, you know I'm a huge fan of Community Sustained Agriculture (CSA) and we are blessed to be part of Tecolote Farms. Our weekly baskets of fresh picked produce began today and for the next several months, each Monday, I will be giddy with the excitement of a child on Christmas morning. Today's basket included two big bags of fresh ...
Seriously? Where’s The Manual?!?
You know. THE manual. The book with all the answers on how to raise your kids. Raise your hand if you've joked that it is preposterous that the hospital checks you out with your newborn but neglects to include the owner's guide! Really. Because even my new blender with one simple on and off switch came with a 12-page instruction guide. Rarely a day goes by that I don't hear some version of the comment 'I don't know how you do it ...
Christ has opened Paradise! Alleluia!
He is risen indeed! Alleluia. Alleluia. Happy Easter Monday, friends. ...
Quinoa Snack Bars
I'm so grateful for the abundance of information out there in the wide webby world. My baptism into a gluten-free/dairy-free kitchen has been pretty smooth, so far. Mostly because of the amazing bloggers who so generously share their talents and tricks for creating yummy treats without the not-so-yummy irritants. Snacks for the Littles have been the most challenging part of the new regime. Cranky, after-school Littles need snacks. ...