We’re living in a crazy time. A virus has completely brought the world to it’s knees, and countries around the world are requiring their citizens to stay indoors and avoid going out. With that being said, the Be Mindful. Be Human team is here to help you. We’ve created a … Continue reading
Chef and Cookbook Thursday: Chicken Marsala
Update and Redux: C – Simple meals are always a great thing to have. This chicken Marsala is a really simple yet flavorful dish for a weeknight meal. Thanks, Luke! C – OOOOh, Fire! There is something about putting wine in a pan and watching it burst into flames that … Continue reading
Soup/Salad/Sauce Tuesday: Watermelon Gazpacho
Update and Redux: C – Watermelon soup? Yes! This watermelon gazpacho is amazing. It’s refreshing. It’s sweet, tart and savory. Just the perfect thing for a warm Summer day. C – Don’t rush this recipe. It gets better as it ages for a couple of days. The first day, it … Continue reading
Sandwich Monday: Salmon BLT
Update and Redux: J– This dish is here, again, because it is SO good. Have made dozens and dozens over the last 4+ years. Funny how everyone I mention this to has not tried it … yet they are amazed at the concept. What’s up with that? Make one. You will … Continue reading
The Friday Special: Thyme Lemonade
Update and Redux: C – Is it hot where you are? If you are thirsty. Quench your thirst with some lemonade infused with fresh thyme. It’s an added twist to a normal lemonade that adds a great refreshing taste. C – This thyme lemonade saved Jim’s life … kind of. … Continue reading
Chef and Cookbook Thursday: Poulet Basquaise with Currant Couscous
J – This was one of those want-at-first-sight recipes … which later became a love-at-first-bite dish. The feature photo was mysterious, shadowy with bits of bright color around beautifully cooked chicken legs presented on couscous. I could not resist. So, we researched it … created by Shawn Gawle, chef at … Continue reading
Plated Meal Wednesday: Smoked Duck Pizza
Update and Redux: J – This is one of the best pizzas ever … seriously. It came out of Christina wondering, correctly, what the heck do we do with all the smoked and cured stuff we make. Luke’s answer of ‘Eat it!’ didn’t go quite far enough. Hence, smoked duck … Continue reading
Soup/Salad/Sauce Tuesday: Cilantro Chutney
C – Cilantro is one herb that I love and also hate to buy. I usually only use it for a few dishes before most of the bunch begins to wilt and is ruined. I don’t think I have used an entire bunch of cilantro before throwing it away. If … Continue reading
Sandwich Monday: Breakfast Sandwich
Update and Redux: C – If you ever want to indulge in a vegetarian breakfast sandwich, make this one. A sunny side up egg with saute vegetables on great bread. Its might be the best meal of your day. C – This is not your fast-food breakfast sandwich. When I … Continue reading
The Friday Special: Good Morning! Smoothie
Update and Redux: C – GOOD MORNING! Or afternoon. depending on where you are. This smoothie is great in the morning, but also great all day long. C – This morning I woke up sluggish. I was really slow. I needed a boost. I didn’t even want to chew. Something … Continue reading