pretzels and beer…ice cream style

pretzels and beer…ice cream style

Ok. I admit it. I’ve been a big slacker and haven’t had a new post in awhile but really, I can explain. First, designing and programming a new website is completely all encompassing. If you’ve done it, you know what I’m talking about. If you...
ginger-chicken meatballs with spinach

ginger-chicken meatballs with spinach

It might be spring but while the days are longer and warmer, there is still a nip in the air when the sun goes down that calls for soup. Not chili or stews that are full of long-cooking meats and veggies. Something a little lighter. A little brighter. I’ve been...
day 14 – all cleansed!

day 14 – all cleansed!

I did it! I’m all cleansed! Now that wasn’t so bad, was it? Things I learned? • Cook with all kinds of different grains. They are sooooo much more interesting than plain ol’ rice. • Try something new from the produce section. For me it was sunchokes....
day 13 – tasty tuesday

day 13 – tasty tuesday

I like meat. There’s no question about that. So one of the ways this cleanse has pushed me is having a couple vegetarian days both weeks. Now I’m not saying that my carnivore status is about to change, but this has opened my eyes at least to other options....
day 12 – making monday

day 12 – making monday

It’s starting to become clear why this cleanse is only 2 weeks long as 12 days in I’m starting to freelance the recipes and sneak sweets. For the dinner tonight, the sardines just weren’t floating my boat. Maybe I’m being narrow minded but as I...