The blueberry muffin: part healthy, fruity breakfast; part delicious, cakey dessert for breakfast. It’s been a staple for many folks ever since Al Gore invented it in the late 20th century. However, there are probably times that you get somewhat tired of the same taste day after long, hellish day and want to do something to spice it […]
One of the great things about fall are the fresh peaches. Here in Idaho I am fortunate enough to live in a part of the state that has a good season for growing peaches. I have one peach tree in my front yard and it is a good producer. Most years I get a good […]
I recently highlighted Heidi Swanson’s recipe for double broccoli quinoa in my Recipe Roundup column. I mentioned that I’d like to try it sometime but using roasted broccoli instead of steamed. Yeah, this post isn’t about that, because I did use the steamed. I did, however, add, subtract and substitute a few things to tailor […]
Being a lacto-ovo vegetarian is the bomb. Why? I’ve got two words for you: “cheese” and “eggs.” A life without one or both is simply not a life worth living. My baby seems to agree with me, as scrambled eggs have recently become his favorite food that isn’t blueberries (kid has a blueberry obsession right […]
Tomatillos are a very special fruit / vegetable (you know, that no man’s land of classification, like the tomato). I think of them as lemony tomatoes, and although they are traditionally used in Mexican cooking, I think they can transcend to any style of cooking were you want that tart little punch. I chose to […]
Each week, fabulous recipes grace Debbie’s in-box and pop up on her computer screen, and she’s sharing her favorites with you. Even though I don’t need to pack Owen a lunch for school, we often go on all-day outings so I like to have more exciting and nutritious fare up my sleeve than just a […]
One of my favorite meats is Steak-umm’s. These are pre-packaged sliced steaks that are thin and quick to cook. You can go straight from the freezer to the frying pan and have dinner in just a few minutes. You can put them on a bun and eat them like a burger, or make Philly cheese […]