Twas the Monday after Christmas and all thru the house not a burger was consumed–not never, no how! Mimi and I found a completely vegan recipe for spaghetti and “meat”balls and completely changed the dish. This supper dish takes about an hour to prepare, so make sure your brood is not ravenous before you start. Ingredients…
Tag: vegetarian
Apple Crisp For One
How about warming up the house with a fire on a cold December morning, or baking up the heat with a yummy dessert? If you said yes to both then we are on the same page. Today’s dish is warm, sweet and the perfect single serve treat for the weather. Even if it’s not too…
Apple, Blueberry, Peach Preserves
What? Why? How?!!! What to do with an abundance of fresh fruit at their peak of ripeness?… Can it! No, not trash it… Can it, as in preserve it. Yes, imagine 6 yummy 1/2 pint jars of summer goodness in the chill of winter… Mmmm. 🙂 It’s fairly cool during the summer at 8000′ elevation…
Pickled Beets and Pretty Pink Pickled Eggs
What? Why? How? Yes, pickled beets and pretty pink pickled eggs. Because they are wonderfully delicious, oh so colorful and good for you! Beets are high in immune-boosting vitamin C, fiber, and essential minerals like potassium (for healthy nerve and muscle function) and manganese (good for your bones, liver, kidneys, and pancreas). Beets also contain B vitamin…
‘Leftover’ Seed and Nut Butter
Protein packed nuts and seeds are an excellent snack for any day and anytime. If I were in the ‘giving advice’ dept. I’d say forgo the salty roasted variety that you find in the grocery store aisle. Save the sodium, and go for raw all the way. Understandably, raw nuts and seeds are not the cheapest…
Dehydrated Cinnamon Apple Crisps: a healthy alternative for snacking on-the-go
Mimi has been dehydrating fruits and veggies since I was teenager. Although I never appreciated the benefits of dehydrated noms back then, I’ve since turned over a new leaf. Next week I celebrate my 3 year “Healthy Me” Anniversary. After thirty-some-odd years of fast food bingeing, and eating candy bars for lunch I quit processed…
Vegetable Stock on a Budget
Happy New Year!! The weather outside is ideal for soup and hearty stew, and after spending a week in -0° temperature I’m ready to start a back stock of stock.
Quick Asian Stir Fry for a Vegetarian Dinner
“All I need on a cold wintery night is a good fire and a body temperature to match.” ~Maina Two of my favorite types of foods are Asian-style and spicy, so tonight, when the temp is dropping back into the teens we’re whipping up both. Mimi has allowed me to take the reigns in her…
Fueled by Chocolate Protein Bites
The weather here in Glen Haven had warmed up to 26°F, so we decided to take advantage of the balmy morning and put the power of the Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bites to the test. There’s only one way to survive an extreme workout without losing steam, and that’s to refuel with protein and vitamin…
Root Veggies: Seasonal Cooking
Root Veggies: because maybe you’re looking for a unique idea for dinner for two, or just to add a little delightful color to a side dish. Fall and late autumn is a great time to buy beets, pears and apples, so this dish can be made several different ways throughout the year. Its a versatile recipe…
Mimi & Maina 