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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

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

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in a salad frenzyyyy (in a good way!) 😇 this salad consists of: spinach, arugula, cilantro, hemp seeds, candied pecans, barrel-aged feta, blueberries, garbanzo beans, pumpkin seeds, hummus, and fresh mint dressing!! 😌
a very fancy (for me) weekend lunch! broiled scallops from the farmer’s market with mirin and white miso and topped with sesame seeds! made a small parsley salad with avocado, shallots, lemon, and red wine vinegar, and served with half a clementine (also from my friday farmer’s market haul)!
made chocolate-filled doughnuts today! see the process in reverse by scrolling through! these were not difficult to make, just took a bit of time, but that’s what weekends are for! 🍩
photos from the past few days! food, plants, puppy 🐕‍🦺 don’t want to talk about the second photo 😌 and I’m obsessed with cinnamon cap mushrooms (sautéed with greens in first photo) not surprised bc i never met a mushroom i didn’t like! 🍄
very pleased with today’s farmer’s market haul! 🌞
just make some pesto with whatever you have on hand ~ here i used kale + hemp seeds + flax and olive oils + lemon juice + red pepper flakes ~ honestly this was hard to make taste really good 🤣 LOTS of olive oil, lemon juice, and kosher salt were added 🤝 but mainly i like this cool green color. also open to ideas on how to use this pesto (other than pasta and like egg on toast?!)

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