Alas, the end of summer is upon us. The days will surely get shorter, colder and wetter. There is little to comfort us as we become indoor people once again, destined for winter-time rituals of over eating and over sleeping. We in the Northwest can however, take comfort in the post summer bounty of, fresh […]
Vegetarian & Vegan
Simple Spanish Rice Recipe with Black Beans
I have to be honest, when I was younger, my Mom used to offer up Spanish rice as a side-dish, and I wouldn’t touch it. There was something too mysterious (and tomato-y) about it for my young and finicky mind. I avoided it for years, I wouldn’t eat it at restaurants, and certainly never at potlucks. […]
Spicy Basil Veggie Pasta
The days of summer are upon us – for me that means being extremely busy. Weddings, happy hours, hikes; all good things, but not necessarily conducive to making healthy home cooked foods. Also, I’m not sure if you’ve heard, Seattle is unseasonable hot. Everyone here is melting away, surviving on ice cream, guacamole and fruit […]