I only have a couple of fond childhood memories. One of them is my mom’s yellow rice. Because she was an active duty Airman, she didn’t have much time to make lavish, home-cooked meals. Her yellow rice was a staple at our family beach days, BBQs, or picnics. Yes, Puerto Ricans bring big ol’ pots…
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Banana Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal
One of the biggest misconceptions about homeschool families is that we have more hours in the day than other families. SOOOOOOOooohoooohooooo not true. I was running a cake decorating and catering business before starting this blog- all whilst trying to keep twins alive- so my days have never been long enough. In addition to that, my artistic…
Cilantro-Lime Bulgur Bowls with Sweet Potatoes
QUICK!!! Let’s hurry up and eat something healthy before our bodies know what we’re doing!!! I’ve resolved to be better to my body this year. It hasn’t happened yet, meaning: I’ve not set one foot into a gym to date. I’m good with me, though, because Iย have been drinking the hell outta some waterย annnnnd, I…
Balsamic-Rosemary Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you take Thanksgiving as seriously as I do, you’re already planning your Turkey Day meal. If you’re normal (unlike I am) you probably wait until the last minute to start the planning process. These Balsamic-Rosemary Roasted Brussels Sprouts are for both types of people. They’re easily worked into any menu. They can also be…
Honey-Almond Granola: Quick Stir-In for Busy Mornings
Quick breakfasts are made enjoyable by the simplest of ingredients. Seriously, a plain bowl of yogurt can be made into something exquisite with a well-executed granola. My Honey-Almond Granola is a basic recipe that can easily be modified. Add your favorite dried fruits, nuts, or flavorings to customize it your way. I make it in…
Peruvian-Style Coleslaw: South American Salad
My husband says things like, “You know what I’d like to have for dinner?” and I say, “What’s that?” and he says, “That Peruvian coleslaw that you make…with fish tacos.” And that’s when I have to remind him that we areย still in Central Texas where there is no mahi-mahi or (for that matter) any other…
Vegan Cherry-Guava Protein Bites
Happy Mother’s Day! Well, Happy *almost* Mother’s Day! If you’re anything like me, you’ll still end up doing a load of laundry or breaking up battling offspring. Nevertheless, we are Moms, or aspiring Moms-to-Be, and our day is a-comin’. It doesn’t matter if you are a Mom, Dad, or child; these vegan Cherry-Guava Protein Bites…
Amba: Pickled Mango Chutney (Vegetarian and Vegan)
Look at it. That bright orange Amba sitting innocently in that mason jar is the stuff dreams are made of. This pickled-salted-fermented sauce is something that shouldn’t make sense but, clearly, it does. It’s the drunk uncle at the family reunion who youย should avoid, but can’t. His stories are too good to walk away from….
Tahini Sauce in Five Minutes (or Less)
This Tahini Sauce really only takes five minutes to create. Like, I’m not even lying. I mean, not that I usually lie about prep times. That’s not what I do. It’s just so simple and quick, that reading this will take longer than making it. But, Iย know you’ll still read this because you and I?…
Turmeric-Almond Milk Tea
Yep! This was a picture the Soldier snapped this past Monday. Why, no, friend. I’m NOT getting my splint removed. What you see here is me getting aย NEWย flippin’ splint put on!! Not just any splint, either!! The orthopedic surgeon told the Ortho tech at our post’s hospital to put me in a cast!! RIGHT!?! Can…
