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
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
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
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
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
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
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
if you've never had tempeh before, go to the vegetarian section of your grocery store (usually near the produce, refrigerated) and grab you some tempeh! it's so good to have around as a quick snack or to add on top of any grains and vegetables for a delicious treat. it's high in protein, has a … Continue reading my two favorite recipes for preparing tempeh
i asked on my instagram what my friends would like to see blog posts about. i received many responses, most of them sarcasm lol. but my good friend jake, who i met in austin and has an awesome cocktails IG called little_cantina, recommended that i post about sweet and healthy treats, which is something i … Continue reading sweet and healthy treats
i've been working from home since 2017, and in that time i've learned to prepare many quick lunches for myself, usually consisting of odds and ends in the fridge or that i've prepped beforehand for this exact occasion. my favorite lunch is one where i simply pull the prepared ingredients out of the fridge and … Continue reading a few good sauces
cooking with leeks 