C – It was the end of the work week and I wasn’t going shopping until Monday. A busy schedule in the Be Mindful. Be Human. office was making me have to find new ways to use everything in the refrigerator. I had to make something amazing out of the … Continue reading →

J – Life can give us good lessons. … especially, when we are mindful. Today was a such a day for a lesson with me, Christina and egg-white omelettes. Honestly, I have never been a fan of egg whites, unless I’m using them in Caesar salad dressing. Otherwise, they’re just … Continue reading →

C – I wanted to make an avocado ranch dressing, but it didn’t happen. Jim was not at all interested in the suggestion. He liked the avocado part, but disliked the idea of having mayonnaise and sour cream in there as well. Oh well. Maybe I will sneak it in … Continue reading →

C – This pulled pork sandwich wasn’t made in the normal way. Not from a crock pot or slowly roasting it in the oven, like you normally would. This is a re-purposed pulled pork sandwich. The pork loin was cooked for another recipe, but it didn’t turn out very well. … Continue reading →

C – The combination of grapefruit, avocado and coriander is amazing. I was so surprised that this flavor profile went so well in this salad. I was so glad, too. Grapefruit and avocados were on sale! This dish only cost me about three bucks for two people. YES! I really … Continue reading →

C – We were on a quest for local sausage. Luke took us to Morant’s Old Fashioned Sausage Kitchen. We decided to try some Louisiana hot sausage meat from a suggestion by Anne, one of Luke’s chef friends. We happened to bump into her when we were there. She suggested … Continue reading →

C – Luke was on a chicken mission. He heard that I hated dry chicken breast dishes. He was on a mission to show me one that wasn’t dry. Something simple and straight forward this time, he suggested. How about chicken parmesan? Of course! I was delighted. One of my … Continue reading →

C – I love going to new restaurants. I love trying new things when I find them, then going back home and recreating the dish. This sandwich was one of those things. My boyfriend and I were out in San Francisco one weekend and stumbled upon a great smoothie/sandwich restaurant. … Continue reading →

C – I didn’t expect this dish to take so long. I blame Jim for having it take long. This dish should be quick and simple. If you are on a health kick like I am, it’s the perfect go-to dish that’s gluten free. I have already mentioned that I … Continue reading →

C – A hint to all the boyfriends and husbands of the world on Valentine’s Day. We want romance and lots of it. If you don’t have a clue, here’s one. Make dinner for us. Luke will help show you the way. It’s really fool proof. As long as you … Continue reading →