Homemade granola is a staple in my home. I’m convinced that once you try making your own granola – then do a price and taste comparison – you’ll make it a routine. I like my breakfast to have more than just grains, with the right balance of protein-rich nuts and seeds to keep my metabolism…
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Beans and Rice
Look no further for a tasty, inexpensive, nutritious, easy-to-make meal than Beans and Rice. So — does this qualify as a recipe? Sort of. Think of it as an outline for the ultimate frugal meal – a delicious time-tested combo of creamy pinto beans with nutty brown rice, with a few toppings for flavor and…
Mermaid Popcorn
This is a riff on a familiar treat – popcorn. It’s a crunchy, umami-laced snack that any mermaid would love. The addition of the common Japanese seasoning furikake makes gives it a great taste. I find that grinding the furikake using a mortar and pestle helps to evenly distribute the flavor onto the popcorn. You…
Asparagus + Chicken + Quinoa = the Beauty of One
I just returned from a multiple city trip to look at colleges for my daughter. Though we ate fabulous restaurant meals, I found myself longing for fresh, simple food centered on the seasonal produce I find here in the Bay Area. One of the college students we ate with was a California girl living in…
Rice Bowl Lunch
I was recently inspired by a meal at a local restaurant. It was a delicious combo of vegetables, meat, and seasonings on a bowl of rice. My daughter and I were wanting some tasty, nutritious lunch options for the week, but they needed to be fast. We decided to give rice bowls a try, and…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are powerfully nutritious, like all of their cabbage kin. They are a strong flavored green, and when properly prepared are uniquely nutty and flavorful. They are at their peak of flavor when harvested after a frost, or during the cool days of Fall. There are many ways to coax the best from these…
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