Category: Food

Last weekend, I was majorly jonesing for something sweet. You see, I have given up ice cream (which I used to eat after dinner every single night) until further notice, especially since my last breastfeeding session was likely last Thursday (which also means my chest will be returning to that of a 12-year-old boy soon) … Continue reading “Yummy Stuff: Cheesecake with Lemon and Sour Cream”

Today I want to share a recipe that was inspired by my own mama’s Chicken Florentine that has all the flavor but a little bit less of the fat (you know, for you New Year’s Resolution-ers out there!). Start with a few fresh ingredients and break out the old cast iron skillet (my bestie Mary … Continue reading “Yummy Stuff: Spinach-Stuffed Crispy Baked Chicken”

*** Sorry we didn’t get a chance to put the videos of the boys up today– will surely do it as soon as we can!*** Just recently, Julie of Cinnamon Girl worked her patooty off to produce this fine piece of work: Seasoned: Whole Food for Thought & Consumption // Winter 2013. It is a beautiful collection … Continue reading “Seasoned”

It’s cold outside. You probably need to eat less meat. Have no fear. You do not have to sacrifice flavor or heartiness (or texture) in this healthy vegetarian version of a rich chili. It’s one of my favorite recipes, adapted over years of trial and error. The secret ingredients include Guinness beer, molasses, and a … Continue reading “Yummy Stuff: Vegetarian Chili”

With Thanksgiving behind us and weather dropping into the 20’s at night, I decided to harvest almost all of the remaining chard that has given us 8 full months of greens. I might be wrong, but it probably won’t survive such cold nights for much longer. And after a bit of gluttony (way too much … Continue reading “Simple Food: White Bean, Parmesan, and Chard Soup”