Update and Redux: C – English toffee is one of our favorite holiday treats. When we make these, they go fast. So make sure to wrap them up, or make a double batch, so you can give them away. It’s delicious and super addicting. C – This English toffee is … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This is still one of my favorite things to make during the holidays. It’s amazingly easy and delicious. It’s a great food gift that can last a few weeks. So, you can make this ahead of time and give them to people when you see … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Why did we make this week all about Jim? Because it’s his Birthday in a few days and he deserves to be honored. He’s a great, hard-working, inspirational guy who loves food, all things French and fine living … mindfully. Happy Birthday, Jim!!! On his … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J– This dish is one of my all time favorites. Great herb-rubbed steak, duck-fat fries and Padron peppers. Although, it’s biggest appeal is that it reminds me of Paris. You can still get classic steak frites there. But. more often, chefs are creating dishes like this one. Some … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Salmon BLT is one of Jim’s favorites. He loves that we have a great fish monger down the street. As long as he makes it there before they close at 5:00pm, he’s good-to-go for making this BLT. Of course, the homemade bacon also needs to … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This dish takes me back to almost the beginning of Be Mindful. Be Human. Luke was doing lots of cooking. We were doing lots of learning … about pretty much everything. How to cut vegetables. How to sear fish. How to plate beautifully. A long … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This week we celebrate Jim with all of his favorite Be Mindful. Be Human. recipes. One of Jim’s favorite things to make on Mondays is burgers. These pork-a-palooza sliders are one of his favorite burgers. He loves flavorful, juicy burgers … so adding Cajun spices … Continue reading
C – Gluten-free vegetarians don’t have chicken noodle soup to save them when we are sick with a cold. Fake-wheat chicken in clear broth soup is a no-no. Gluten-free noodles? I was a bit worried this year when cold season started and I couldn’t think of an alternative to chicken … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Over the years, chicken noodle soup has declined in quality … unless you make your own. No wonder Christina doesn’t like American chicken noodle soup. Neither do I. Luke and our friends at Shinsin Chickens saved the day. This recipe is awesome. Super fresh chicken … Continue reading
C – I always know when my husband is getting sick with a cold. It’s when he starts asking for tea with honey, ginger, a pinch of cayenne and lemon in it. It starts to scare me. He definitely doesn’t get sick like I get sick. He doesn’t get sick … Continue reading