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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

cashews are magic / burrito friday

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

happy friday, party people! i can't believe it's that time again. time simply slips right through my fingers lately. on thursday i lived a life of leftovers, and i am feeling pretty good about having had everything prepped and easy to access. i don't know why, but i sort of switched the order of breakfast … Continue reading cashews are magic / burrito friday

banana bread and roasted veg

September 17, 2020September 16, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 4 Comments

suuuuch a good cooking day yesterday. i baked a new banana bread recipe by, you guessed it, amy chaplin. the recipe i used is from her cookbook, at home in the whole food kitchen, but i found one online that is very similar to what i made: recipe here. i omitted the toasted walnut swirl … Continue reading banana bread and roasted veg

german chocolate cake fact

September 16, 2020September 15, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

the smoke finally cleared up! i have never been so grateful for fresh air. after work yesterday, char and i went straight to the beach with gary. it was so much fun. a seal popped its head out several times to say hello! gary and char playing in the water, 9/15/20 seal head, 9/15/20 i … Continue reading german chocolate cake fact

slightly changed

September 15, 2020September 14, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

i wrote yesterday about not feeling like cooking, but now i'm feeling back in the mood for it... slightly. it may have something to do with the fact that it feels like that 'unhealthy' air quality will be in the past within the next few days. and yesterday, i even set some cooking plans into … Continue reading slightly changed

a simple n fulfilling dinner

September 14, 2020September 13, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

happy monday, everyone! i am over here hoping and even praying for the wildfires to be contained and a bit of normalcy to return to life. being stuck inside with the windows shut all weekend was not an ideal moment in time. we didn't make it to the beach or dog park once! i feel … Continue reading a simple n fulfilling dinner

cooking: day two of weekly plan

September 9, 2020September 8, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

went to crissy field beach in san francisco after work yesterday with char n gary. hardly any traffic across the bay bridge from oakland! as we pulled into the presidio, a blanket of fog enveloped the entire area. the temperature dropped to around 62 degrees F, and the wind was in full force. it was … Continue reading cooking: day two of weekly plan

weekly cooking plans

September 8, 2020September 7, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 2 Comments

i spent some time flipping through cookbooks and pulling up saved recipes online. i think i've come to the final conclusion of what i plan to make for the week. i had to nail it (mostly) down because it's grocery store day! so here we go!: 9/8 - 9/12 to make: almond spelt waffles almond … Continue reading weekly cooking plans

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