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. […]
Vegetarian & Vegan
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 […]
Walnut Millet Muffins
I’m not really a sweet-breakfast-type of person. I prefer eggs, toast and crispy potatoes to sugary pastries. This usually means muffins are not my go-to, but these walnut millet muffins are healthy, slightly savory, and have just a hint of toasted honey flavor. If a savory muffin sounds weird, think of cornbread, or sweet bread. […]