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based in oakland, ca. cooking style: simple / sustainable / a lil lazy

soaking beans and rice

September 28, 2020September 27, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

happy new week! a lot of people hate mondays (and if i could choose, i would have the weekend last forever), but i like to view mondays as an opportunity for anything can happen. it's a fresh start! a time to set priorities, and then follow through on your goals. i will admit that i … Continue reading soaking beans and rice

sautéed cabbage with oyster mushrooms

September 27, 2020September 26, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

i often find myself free-handing quick meals -- that is, not using a recipe for them. most of the time i find the resulting dishes to taste good enough. but yesterday was an exception. i had a few things laying around that i have been wanting to cook up: cabbage and mushrooms. so, i pulled … Continue reading sautéed cabbage with oyster mushrooms

buying lettuce

September 26, 2020September 25, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

i'm not an expert on buying lettuce, but i feel like it is similar to buying art -- buy what moves you. pre-cut and pre-washed lettuce is certainly a time-saver to have on hand, but in order to really expand your tastebuds, you're going to want to have the freedom to buy whole heads of … Continue reading buying lettuce

chocolate chip and pecan cookies

September 25, 2020September 24, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 1 Comment

hey y'all! i didn't do a ton of cooking this week, been living off amy chaplin's parsley brown rice salad with tempeh and takeout burritos. but... i wanted something sweet, so i googled 'easy chocolate chip cookies' and clicked the second hit, entitled "easiest chocolate chip cookies" and the recipe is here. personal tip: whenever … Continue reading chocolate chip and pecan cookies

caramelizing onions

September 24, 2020September 23, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 1 Comment

i often forget what a simple, sustainable delight it is to caramelize onions. i've recently turned to red onions for caramelizing as opposed to yellow or white, because that's amy chaplin's go-to move! and i'm assuming it is because red onions have a higher amount of antioxidant compounds than yellow or white onions. and they're … Continue reading caramelizing onions

mugwort (the herb)

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 1 Comment

i recently bought an herbal tea (technically: tisane) blend for the evening hours. i am familiar with most of the herbs in it, which include: milky oats, chamomile, roses, tulsi, cardamom, passionflower, mint, mugwort, and catnip. all of these herbs have awesome medicinal qualities. but the herb i was most pleasantly surprised to see in … Continue reading mugwort (the herb)

peanut butter and honey in a cast iron skillet

September 22, 2020September 21, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 2 Comments

i haven't made a peanut butter and honey sandwich in forever, but i tend to go through periods when i'm very in the mood for this beautiful combination of ingredients. i can think of once when i was working as a secretary at a dermatology office and i brought them to work as a #saddesklunch … Continue reading peanut butter and honey in a cast iron skillet

a simple formula for a healthy grain bowl

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

hi friends! i've been thinking about what meals to cook for the week ahead, and one thing seems clear to me -- i am going to make grain bowls for lunches this week! i've been thoroughly enjoying them, so i'm going to give you the simple formula for how to create a delicious grain bowl. … Continue reading a simple formula for a healthy grain bowl

chamomile is the best herbal tea

September 20, 2020September 19, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 2 Comments

i have to share info about chamomile tea with you guys. it is the most gentle, effective herb for improving overall wellbeing, that i've had. the effects are very subtle, just like the flavor of chamomile. it aids in soothing our adrenal glands, which affects our metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and … Continue reading chamomile is the best herbal tea

RBG, an inspiration and icon

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 1 Comment

i am so sad hearing the news of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing. she is an icon. listening to and reading the news coverage of her life is nothing short of inspiring. she worked until the day she died fighting for what she believed in -- equality for all. as the news sunk in, i made … Continue reading RBG, an inspiration and icon

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i’m katie. based in oakland, ca.

cooking style: simple / sustainable / a lil lazy

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salad time!!! 🌿
first home cooked meal in austin!! 🍳 got creative with these because i realized after i started cooking that i have no salt - an essential for eggs!!!
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