C – How do you like your nachos? I honestly hate nachos done in the traditional way. I am not a fan of a pile of tortilla chips with mounds of stuff piled on top. Trying to get all the ingredients in one chip is impossible. Probably missing a few … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Christina loves to disguise healthy in an otherwise-not-so-healthy dish. This one is a prime example. At parties, the spinach dip is always a magnate … and you get a bit of a food coma after eating way too much. Not so, this dip. Super tasty. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Monster Wings, Man Wings or whatever over-sized qualifier you want to use, these guys are big, meaty hunks of delicious duck wing. Not one-bite, wonder-where-it-went chicken wings. We tried them last year. They were a big success. Now, they’re guranteed a position. J – Deep … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Giant candy corn is now officially a tradition at Be Mindful. Be Human. It’s fun to make. Delicious. And you really only need to eat one. They are huge. Candy corn the size of a candy bar. Kind of makes you feel like a kid again. C … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Happy 3rd Birthday Be Mindful. Be Human! I can’t believe it’s been three years since we started. I am so grateful for all the wonderful things we have gotten to experience and share with you. It’s been a wonderful journey and we have learned so … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Puffy, rich and delicious! These guys must be eaten very soon after making. As Christina discovered, people are very curious when you buy the zucchini flowers at the market. Get them fast, though. The season is short. Yum! C – “What are you doing with … Continue reading
J – Decadent and dangerous … these guys will eat up your daily carb allocation real quick. And, you won’t be able to do anything about it. They are that tasty. Nope. “Back away from that plate, slowly!” will have no effect. So, be warned. Luke told me all of … Continue reading
C – These pickles are one of my favorite things to eat at a Japanese restaurant. I love ordering it. I always feel like I never get enough. I loved making this recipe because I ate the entire dish all by myself. This recipe is so quick and simple. Just … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Pickled cucumber spears are a basic food group in the Be Mindful. Be Human. kitchen. Running out is just not done. This is Luke’s original recipe, created in response to Christina not being able to wait a month for whole dill pickles. Good call! C … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Last year, I went crazy, again, with the short fava bean season. It’s the same this year. With this year’s fava week, I wanted to revisit one of my favorites What an amazing combination. Rich, creamy fava puree and fresh mozerella on chrisp bruschette, topped … Continue reading