J – I do not normally bake … Actually, I almost never bake anything. Get myself into trouble. Yet, we needed some awesome English muffins for fancy breakfast week. You just can’t have a breakfast sandwich with store-bought muffins … in my book. And, they had to be started on … Continue reading
J – A good, rich breakfast hash is probably my hands down favorite. We’re not talking about ordinary corned beef and potato hash here. Nope. These hashes are filled with some of the most amazing and complex flavor combinations … minimum half a dozen elements. Back in the day, all … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Can’t have a fancy breakfast without a Bloody Mary. This homemade spicy tomato juice will make a great one. I have been seeing some crazy Bloody Mary’s out there. Ones with bacon, hamburger sliders and entire meals, even. With this tomato juice, the toppings won’t … Continue reading
C – It’s fancy breakfast week. This week we test if I can follow instructions. I am sometimes not in Sacramento as much as Be Mindful. Be Human. needs me to be. Living in San Francisco and working in Sacramento is tough … especially when I don’t want to commute … Continue reading
C – One of my favorite drinks to order at a Thai restaurant or Asian tea shop is a Thai tea drink. I couldn’t figure out how they made it taste so good. For years, I have been trying to make the perfect concoction. I wasn’t successful. Now, I figured … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is probably one of the more perfect desserts to finish off a dinner party. It packs a double whammy for your guests. First, it has an incredibly tasty and intriguing profile. So, they keep coming back for more. Second, it wakes everyone right up. … Continue reading
C – My husband hates hard boiled eggs. I was shocked when I discovered this. Hard boiled eggs are my favorite. He says they are just too plain and flavorless. They are too hard to season correctly. I can see where he’s coming from. I love how simple hard boiled … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – I think I need more green tea in my life. This recipe will do the trick. I love the taste of this salmon and green tea combination. It’s super healthy and really easy to make. If you are looking for a twist on boring poached … Continue reading
C – I love quinoa … But, there’s one thing that I miss about eating white rice that quinoa doesn’t have. Quinoa is missing a good smell. I grew up on jasmine white rice and love it. These days, white rice is a no-no. My favorite thing about the rice … Continue reading
C – Have you ever smelled cooked green onions? It’s one of my favorite smells. I don’t know what it is about the smell. It’s magical to me. It might be nostalgic. My mom would make my favorite Vietnamese noodle dish and slather sauteed green onions all over the noodles … Continue reading