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
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
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'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
hi team! the majority of the meals i've planned for the week are from amy chaplin's cookbook, at home in the whole food kitchen. i started perusing this book a few weeks ago, and it has rocked my world ever since. i am amazed by how simple, yet filling and healthy these recipes are. when … Continue reading pasta with kale, caramelized onions, and goat cheese
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
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
i love herbal teas. it makes sense to me to drink an herbal tonic for its health benefits and for a nice change-up to the ole water routine. i have been having a cup of nettle leaf every day lately. it's a very gentle herb, so for most people, it's fine to consume daily, and … Continue reading nettle leaf tonic
cooking with leeks 