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
Category Archives: Snacks
Egg White Week: Candied Nuts
C – I will save even one egg white to make something. As you may already know, I hate wasting things. Yup, I am crazy and frugal. But, I do love the challenge of not wasting much. These candied nuts are so simple. An easy snack for anyone to make. … Continue reading
Super Football Party Week: Chipotle BBQ Chicken Wings
C – I set the football food bar pretty high last year. Last year, was my first year hanging out with my boyfriend’s friends. I wanted to show off, since he told them I was a good cook. I didn’t want to let him down. So, of course, I planned … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Week #1: Turkey Leg Quarters Two Ways, Smoked and Roasted
C – I am so grateful Luke and Chris made this wonderful meal for us. I don’t think one person could take on all these things at once. I am always amazed at how well they work together. Calm, cool and collected. Of course, keeping a good stock of beer … Continue reading
Breakfast Week: Granola
C – Granola has been given a bad rap for too long. Granola should be healthy and taste delicious, right? I think when most people hear granola, they think of crunchy clumps of oats that are super sweet and loaded with fat. Many times granola is full of oats and … Continue reading
Jerky Week: Smokey Cola Jerky
C – I made a lot of jerky! It’s the best and the worst day ever. The best day because I have a lot of jerky. It’s EVERYWHERE. Secretly hidden for some. Out where everyone can get to it for others. I am even able to give some away. The … Continue reading
Jerky Week: Ground Buffalo Jerky
C – I thought making jerky with ground meat wouldn’t work. I was wrong. I really wanted to make buffalo jerky, but I couldn’t find any reasonably priced top round. Trying to find buffalo meat can be hard sometimes. My local natural food store typically has some available … but, … Continue reading
Jerky Week: Chicken Jerky
C – Forget turkey jerky! Turkey is only for Thanksgiving. Especially at Be Mindful. Be Human. Yeah, I eat turkey at other times than Thanksgiving. But, Luke and Jim refuse to. So, turkey jerky is out of the question. I started to wonder why no one has made chicken jerky. … Continue reading
Jerky week: Salmon Jerky
C – Fish jerky? Since it’s salmon season, I needed to be prepared. Luke starts catching them and we can’t cook them fast enough. I wanted to make sure it wouldn’t go bad. Trying to make some jerky with some of it was the best solution. Luke was all for … Continue reading
Jerky Week: Flank Steak Jerky
C – I love jerky. So does Luke. I could eat it all day. Sometimes I do. It’s so good. Every road trip I go on must have jerky. Long or short. I usually try to keep a good stock of jerky everywhere I go. I sound like that beef … Continue reading