Category Archives: Recipes
Life on My Mind
As I said to a world-weary friend on Monday: “Being an adult with access to information is exhausting.” Work, family, Korea, taxes, questionable food sources, social obligations, blasts at public events… It’s a lot to take in every day. I … Continue reading
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Cooking in Big Pots
There’s a lot of cooking in big pots at our house this time of year. It’s too cold, and the days are too short, to mess around with entrees, side dishes, etc. Just throw it all in a pot and … Continue reading
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Pepper: White vs. Black
The other day I got to thinking about pepper, because I love it. I put ground black pepper on just about everything, so much that my husband makes fun of me for it. For some reason, it occurred to me … Continue reading
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Squash and Spinach Lasagna – Conquered(ish)
Last week, in this post, I mentioned this recipe. I have not stopped thinking about it since. The colors, textures and promise of indulgences like cheese and pasta nudged even my most jaded holiday sensibilities over the line into straight … Continue reading
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Veggie Friendly Thanksgiving Dishes
Someday, I imagine, I’ll have to host a Thanksgiving dinner. When that day comes, while I do not plan to force tofu and beans down the throat of every omnivore in attendance, I do plan to offer up some new … Continue reading
Rye Pasta Delightfulness
Gonna boast – when I took a bite of this, I almost died a little bit. That’s how good it was. You may or may not agree. Still, if you like the ingredients, you’ll probably find the dish palatable. And … Continue reading
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Quick, Healthy Breakfast: Oats and Yogurt with Stuff
This is something I eat for breakfast almost every day. It’s filling and healthy, and, depending on how you make it, can be very tasty. The basic idea is to get whole grain, fruit and protein into the meal. So … Continue reading
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Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Goat Cheese
I’m still trying to get in the habit of posting at least once a week, and this week I’m pushing it with two. But this one’s a cheat. I’m sending you to a recipe that I used for our Father’s … Continue reading
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Clinging to Spaghetti
I love pasta. No. I looooove pasta. I LURV it. Who doesn’t? One of the biggest changes I made when I adopted a healthier diet was to start eating whole wheat spaghetti and adding chopped fresh veggies. For someone accustomed … Continue reading
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