The word “mole” translated means a sauce or concoction. Depending on the region, family tradition, or choice of ingredients, mole can be made a million different ways. When I think of mole I think of interesting ingredients that when blended together somehow turn into a beautiful marriage of flavors. I also think of hours spent …
Five Spice Stir Fry
I love my CSA. GRUB holds a very special place in my heart and I’m grateful to be a part of such a cool little co-op. I love to chat with the farmers while my kids jump on the trampoline. I get to load up on the most amazing veggies and I know exactly where …
Pork Loin and Butternut Squash Stew
If it’s cold where you are this stew is sure to warm you up over the weekend and your house will be filled with amazing smells of this slow cooked meal. My friend Laura gave me a butternut squash soup recipe which I tweaked a bit and adapted into this satisfying stew.
Caldo De Pollo
I recently posted about the endless soup options one can come up with from simply boiling down a left over chicken carcass. Besides the chocolate custard that I made for my family on Valentines Day, I also roasted a chicken and the next day came up with this delicious and blog worthy soup. The rain …
Chicken Dive In!
Yesterday I made my own version of Chicken Divan and cried a little bit in the process as I mulled over some happy childhood memories of hanging out in the kitchen with my mom.
Sweetheart Scallops
John’s Tuesday schedule brings him home later than normal and the kids and I are always finished with dinner and getting ready for bed by the time he’s walking through the door. Tonight I made my normal Tuesday night Paleo Tacos which vanished into the bottomless pits which are my children, leaving none for dad!
2011 Super Bowl Eats
Before we get to the food, here’s a bit of fun trivia about this years super bowl! Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers is a Chico, CA native. Yup, born and raised right here in my home town. Pretty cool considering how freaking hard it is to get in the NFL! So yes, …
A Coq Au Vin of sorts and “The Kitchen Get Down”
Dinner time at my house tends to be the most chaotic time of the day. My husband is often home well after dinner time and I’m usually alone with the boys trying to juggle hungry kids, homework, and dinner. Sometimes I lose my mind but usually I remember …
A Coq Au Vin of sorts and "The Kitchen Get Down"
Dinner time at my house tends to be the most chaotic time of the day. My husband is often home well after dinner time and I’m usually alone with the boys trying to juggle hungry kids, homework, and dinner. Sometimes I lose my mind but usually I remember …
“It’s Too Hard Part 2” And a Spanish Tortilla Recipe
Spanish Tortillas are typically an egg casserole made with eggs, onions, and potatoes with really no “tortilla” at all.