J – I gave up wine tasting in Napa Valley quite a few years ago. Not because of their wines, which are really good. But, as Yogi Berra aptly said, “Nobody goes there any more. It’s too crowded.” I really don’t want to wait hours on Highway 29, only to … Continue reading
C – It’s an exciting time in the Be Mindful. Be Human. kitchen. We are getting a lot of new equipment for the kitchen. I am so excited. So are Jim and Luke. Pretty soon, we can cook properly in this old kitchen. Stay tuned and you’ll see what we … Continue reading
C – I was in sausage meat heaven! Luke, Jim and I were out on a quest. We were out to “find our own local.” Luke couldn’t wait to show us Morant’s Old Fashioned Sausage Kitchen in Sacramento. When we got there I was a bit overwhelmed by the amount … Continue reading
J – Just in case you don’t have enough already … Might as well add to the billions of pounds of sliders, wings, nachos, chili, guacamole, pizza, etc. being eaten this Sunday. That’s a huge amount of food. It’s a very human thing. Not sure about the mindfulness of it … Continue reading
J – Be Mindful. Be Human. was born in 2012. Yay! My First Day Christina’s first day on the job as a blogger was making tarts. She was nervous. Big first step. Very tasty. Kale Salad and the Steak King Then, I became Steak King and met Christina’s friend Kale. … Continue reading
C – Happy Birthday, Jim!!! I made Jim a special cake this year. Not a normal chocolate or vanilla cake, but a cheesecake. I hope he likes it. Over the six years I have known Jim, I have never made or bought him a good birthday cake. It’s really sad. … Continue reading
C — I can’t believe we still have leftover turkey. And, how did some get into the freezer?! Jim dislikes turkey. He’s been telling me for years that he only eats turkey once a year, just to be nice. So, when we had turkey leftover, I didn’t think he was going … Continue reading
C — The root vegetables dish at Thanksgiving was delicious! Even so, we had a lot left over. For some strange reason the green beans were even more of a hit than the root vegetables. I just don’t understand. I guess sometimes the quick and easy dish sells the most. But, … Continue reading
C — It’s Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. We have lots of leftovers. I have to be creative. Jim doesn’t like turkey very much and the Be Mindful. Be Human. Thanksgiving event didn’t have many takers for leftovers. My usual Thanksgiving with my family leaves no leftovers. So, it’s actually a real … Continue reading
C – Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s a day when you get off work, cook lots of food, eat too much and are together with the ones you love. The part of this holiday I love the most is being grateful for what you have. At Be Mindful. Be … Continue reading