J – I love eating duck. Just never been hunting. Luke brought over some wild mallard breasts from birds he got a couple of days earlier. I asked him why he went duck hunting, expecting just a quick “… because I like the outdoors and fresh duck.” Of course, not. … Continue reading
C — It’s Apple Week at Be Mindful. Be Human!!! I am so excited! Jim and I went to Apple Hill a few days ago and I am still jumping up and down from all the sugar I ate. Yes, I messed up on my diet, but for good reasons. … Continue reading
J – So ends our year with tomatoes from the Be Mindful. Be Human. garden. Hemingway put it better that I can: And you’ll always love me won’t you? Yes And the rain won’t make any difference? No The rain has come. They’re gone now, but their spirit lingers. We … Continue reading
C — I am so excited! Jim and I accidentally stumbled upon something great. A fresh-made noodle shop in Sacramento. It was such a great find. The Mei Mei Noodle factory is run by a husband and wife team that has been making noodles since 1956. I love them. They … Continue reading
J – And, now, for something completely different! Luke and Chris both can cook Asian dishes quite well. But, you would wonder, given this funny conversation driving back from 99 Ranch Market and having just spent $50 on Asian cooking ingredients. Luke: Uh, I don’t want to offend anyone… but, … Continue reading
C — One of my favorite times of the week is going to an Asian grocery store in Sacramento. Sacramento has a lot of them: Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and more. I have been to many and will probably try to find them all. For years, I have been waiting … Continue reading
J – No, you can’t order one of everything! I keep thinking this each week. That’s how good the Sunday brunch is at Taylor’s Kitchen. Ever since Luke opened the brunch service there (2924 Freeport Blvd.), I’ve been treating myself and friends, sometimes, to Sunday brunch. How could you resist … Continue reading
J — I’m a really bad sickie. I’m even worst when I have surgery. Of course, I haven’t had much surgery. Other than my tonsils as a kid and when I broke my hand hitting a wall [yes, it’s a long story], I’ve only had one, simple surgery until a few … Continue reading
J — Sad Christina, saying goodbye to her friend Summer. Here’s something to cheer you up as you remember all the wonderful tomatoes and herbs and veggies and ice cream we had. Caprese salad is one of my favorites. It’s the essence of summer all in one salad. Ripe tomatoes. … Continue reading
C — I am having one of those moments. One of those moments where I wish my sarcasm wasn’t taken so seriously. It happens often here at Be Mindful. Be Human. It’s the end of tomato season and we have pounds and pounds of tomatoes. Yellow teardrops, cherry, and better … Continue reading