I am stressed people! Sometimes when I am stressed I need to munch on crunchy things and I also have to run (must have those exercise endorphins flowing) so it helps balance everything out. I still feel like I haven’t completely moved in, there are boxes still waiting for me in the garage, the hubs…
Jalapeno-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash are common winter squash, but because they store so well are available year-round. Butternut squash not only has a gorgeous hue, they are sweet and rich when cooked. I don’t cook with squash on a regular basis, but this is one of my favorite ways to use it! It is super healthy yet…
Sauteed Sesame Kale and Meal Planning
It seems like the weather is always a popular conversation topic, especially for those of us in the Seattle area. It’s the first thing out of people’s mouths once they find out we’ve just moved here. So far July has been perfect. Mid 70’s and clear skies. Then this weekend we got a little surprise…
Winner of the Giveaway and French Bean & Buckwheat Groat Salad
Thank you to all who entered the Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway. Congratulations to the winner Brittany B.! I am sitting here getting caught up on the Olympics, trying my hardest to get this recipe posted. Boy, the gymnastics is killing me! As a former gymnast cheerleader, it is one of my favorite events. I can hardly watch…
Healthy Grains: Quinoa Tabouli
I can’t remember the first time I tried tabouli, but I have been eating at Middle Eastern restaurants since I was a kid. If you haven’t had it, it’s a typical Arabic salad made of bulgur, parsley, mint, tomatoes, often seasoned with garlic, onions and a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and…
{Guest Post} Pea Pesto Crostini from Flavia’s Flavors
You guys still checking in? Good, because I am so much closer to being unpacked and back to regular blogging and I have a treat for you today! I am thrilled to have one of my cyber friends guest-posting for me- Flavia from Flavia’s Flavors is here to share a delicious Italian recipe (her specialty)…
Moving Update & a Recipe: Japanese-Style Guacamole
Hello friends! It has been 10 days since we left our home in Missouri and we’ve been living in hotels ever since. We just got to the Seattle area 3 days ago and are quickly looking for a house to rent. We will be living here for at least 3 years so we want to…
My New Obsession & Meal Planning
So I have a funny story. My mother-in-law is a member of the Blue Star Mother’s Group, an organization for mothers of men and women serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. She is very active and it seems like a great organization. Several of the women in the group send my husband…
Asian Slaw With Peanuts
With the exception of today which is rainy, we’ve had gorgeous weather over the past couple weeks. The clear blue skies have me totally craving grilled food and vegetables. Love spring! Clean the cupboards continues. I went through all my spices and seasonings, herbs, etc. and in efforts to try and use up some ingredients…
Cilantro-Jalapeno Hummus
I picked up a package of these The Better Chip Jalapeno flavored corn chips at the commissary a couple months ago. I fell in love- they are awesome! Little chunks of real jalapeno lace the crisp and thick corn chip. So I was super excited to receive a sampler assortment in the mail to review….
