Update and Redux: J – This really delicious dish foreshadowed Christina seriously considering eating primarily vegetarian … by about a year. It took awhile. But, in the mean time, we started racking up a bunch of very tasty vegetarian recipes. Guess she wanted to be prepared for the big step. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – The New Year is coming and we need to get healthy again. Good bye holiday season. I am so glad it’s finally over and we can get started eating healthy things again. Let’s start off with a smoothie that is super healthy and really delicious. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Still trying to figure out what to make for today’s breakfast or brunch? Make these incredibly fluffy and delicious banana buttermilk pancakes. They are really easy and you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen … no extra shopping. Hope everyone has a great … Continue reading
C – There are is one rule that I keep breaking when guests come to my house. It’s not a requirement. But, it’s really cool if I stick by the rule. What’s the rule? Never let a guest leave empty handed. I always wondered why my mother was frustrated when … Continue reading
C – When I mentioned making mashed sweet potato to Jim, he was really reluctant. I was guessing he’d had trouble making mashed sweet potatoes in the past. So, when we talked, I was quite amazed that he had a few techniques that help make sweet potatoes that are mashed … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Christina has been on a quest for Winter sides these days. This warm vegetable salad is a great example of her discoveries. Colorful and with rich vegetable flavors, it is a delight served as a warm side … or as a straight-ahead veggie main. Simple … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is not just my ultimate Winter celebration dinner menu. It is a life-commitment, marriage-proposal, best-ever-meal-in-your-life kind of dinner. If only I had such an opportunity … ah! That said, you don’t need that … really … even if it’s cute and romantic. Just do … Continue reading
C – I have been struggling with using gluten free flour. Gluten is a major part of baking. It’s a glue that binds good baked things together. So, when you take gluten out of your life, it’s really hard to bake. Working with gluten free flour is like working with … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is one of our earlier recipes. Actually, it’s Jessica’s. Typical of the beginnings of Be Mindful. Be Human., we had some challenges. We still do, just fewer of them. Reminds me why I never try to make candy. I’ll leave that to Christina. BTW: … Continue reading
C – There’s nothing better than getting a wrapped gift. Well, maybe a gift that looks wrapped and can be eaten will top it. One thing I love about the holidays is baking and gift giving. I also love forming and shaping things. These marzipan candies are definitely up my … Continue reading