C – Wow! I am so surprised I made this and could actually eat it. I usually get sick eating straight-up raw things. I did it? Really? I am not grossed out? I think I have been working at Be Mindful. Be Human. for a while. This wouldn’t have happened … Continue reading
J – Sometimes, you just need to do it yourself. I have been going to Cafe Rouge in Berkeley for several years. Nice stop on 4th Street. Nice lunch. Shopping and lunch. What could be better? Maybe something else, in this case. Christina and I went there during a trip … Continue reading
C – Avocado in everything! Lately, I have been noticing there’s avocado in everything. Is it because I live in California? California style? Who knows. But, I’m happy. I love avocados. I have been seeing more avocado in ranch dressing, especially. I was intrigued. It’s been popping up in grocery … Continue reading
C – I love pesto! It’s so rich and delicious. I love to use a lot of it. One of the only problems with pesto, for me, is there’s a lot of fat in it. Eating a few tablespoons can take you over your calorie limit really fast. Yes, I … Continue reading
C – I don’t know what I was thinking! I thought about making a matcha green tea salad dressing. Maybe, it was that matcha green tea flavored ice cream I love so much. Or, that iced coffee drink. I don’t know. But, when I started my experiment, it didn’t come … Continue reading
C – I’ve had preserved lemons before … they weren’t like this. Jim really wanted to try making Moroccan preserved lemons with the Meyer lemons we had. There were a few issues. I didn’t want to make them because all of the preserved lemons I’ve had tasted really bitter. They … Continue reading
C – I was struggling with ideas. Jim saw how much of a struggle I was having deciding what to bring. I needed to take a break. He suggested making something easier like a side dish. It would still be delicious. I liked the idea, but I felt I wouldn’t … Continue reading
J – Chef Constance is in charge! Chef Constance is petite and charming, as one would expect. She also lets you know very quickly that this kitchen is her domain. I liked that. This was the French techniques cooking class I just happened to fall into at Cookin’ With Class. … Continue reading
J – We are crazy about duck … in just about any form. Mention duck-anything in the Be Mindful. Be Human. kitchen, and you get everyone’s attention. What are we making this time?! Sign me up. Admittedly, in previous posts, we have been a bit “technical” as Luke calls it. … Continue reading
C – Meyer lemon salsa?! There was some excitement and concern with this dish. Was it going to be too sour? Maybe, but maybe not. Meyer lemons aren’t your regular lemons. Regular lemons like the Lisbon and Eureka types you find at a grocery store are very tart and acidic. … Continue reading