When traveling, I do not like trusting that I will find food I like on the road (or in the air). Whether I’m heading west to my beloved Colorado, taking a long weekend to visit my parents or attending a fabulous Blend Retreat, there are a few “must-haves” that I never forget.« Continue »
GPP Fitness: Great workout, great resource!!
While at the Blend retreat, Neil from GPP Fitness led workouts on both Saturday and Sunday morning.
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I spent the weekend in Park City, Utah at the Blend retreat. Talk about an incredible experience!
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Three weeks until summer break!! I can barely contain all my excitement. This school year went by very quickly, but I’m also in need of some rest and relaxation before beginning another semester.
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“It tastes like dessert . . . . but it’s a vegetable.” That was Bob’s first comment as he tried this experiment that I had been dying to test. At first, I thought that was an excellent response! However, you can take that statement one of two ways.
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This whole dish came about because I had frozen mushroom broth left over from soaking morel mushrooms for a recipe contest. I came in third place, by the way. Not bad for my first attempt at something like that!
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If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you have “met” my friends, Marla and Jeff. We get together for cooking experiments (aka M²T³ Events), apple picking, and visiting Chicagoland restaurants. Jeff is the mastermind behind my blog’s design/theme, and the two of them are ultra-talented photographers.
ContinueRandom Acts of Kindness
A student group at the school where I teach is promoting a campaign for random acts of kindness. They have posters around the building, banners that students can sign to show their support, and meetings in the student lounge to reinforce that “kindness is contagious”.
ContinueKelp Noodle(!) and Veggie Stir Fry
While studying at IIN, I read many times about the importance of including sea vegetables in your diet. Sea vegetables contain 10 to 20 times the minerals of land plants, are full of a wide range of vitamins and our one of our planet’s most abundant, yet underutilized, foods.
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I am so excited that May is here! I feel as if summer is finally within reach, and I cannot wait. There will be more time for traveling, cooking, relaxing, time with Shazam and social shenanigans!
ContinueA Salmon Lover’s Alternative: Steelhead Trout
If you like salmon, you will love steelhead trout! It’s delicious AND good for you! I can’t believe I only had this for the first time about a year ago.
ContinueMorel Mushroom Recipe Challenge (the polls are open)!!
The 5th Annual Morel Recipe Challenge is now underway! Check out the recipe submissions. There are some fabulous looking dishes!
ContinueHave You Had a Feijoa?
I love finding new-to-me produce items at the grocery store or farmer’s market. The research behind where the item is grown, how it’s used, and what people enjoy about it makes for fun experimentation.
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Happy Friday! I have a special post today, based on my first attempt at a recipe contest: The 5th Annual Morel Recipe Contest!
ContinueTempeh Tomato Sauce with Zucchini Noodles
The weather in the Chicagoland area has included rain, rain and more rain. So, as much as I’d like to be outdoors grilling, I currently prefer to stay warm and dry. Stovetop meals have been the way to go this week.
ContinueLove Caramelized Onions!
This was such a satisfying and delicious dinner! Combining just a few simple ingredients resulted in an amazing dish.
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Between days of nearly zero sunshine, and enough rain to make every river in the area cause flood warnings, I’m ready for the weather to shift into something more cheerful. I’m hoping this weekend is the turning point for us!
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The last time I made a “spaghetti squash bake”, I used goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It was a huge hit! I couldn’t believe how much my husband liked it. He has actually requested that I keep making these “bakes”.
ContinueOne-Minute Egg Yolk Dressing
I always make my own salad dressing. Sometimes I keep it simple, and sometimes I make a batch of something more elaborate to keep on hand for a week or two.
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We had a rainy and cold week in the Chicagoland area. I’m ready for some warmth to move in. And more sunshine! I’m hoping the weekend brings a bit of both.
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