Chocolate Cereal Bark
The top of the fridge has a way of collecting almost empty cereal boxes. My family cannot simply commit to a box of cereal and finish it. That is probably because I choose the cereals I would prefer for them to eat. Not the sugary sweet processed ones. So here we are with several boxes, […]
How Code is Basically a Recipe
To me, recipe development and writing is enormous fun! Code writing, not so much. So when tasked to work with students through an arts integrated Code Workshop, going the recipe analogy route is a no-brainer. 10 ways programming is like recipe writing. Language Recipes are written with specific terms (for ingredients, measurements, etc), formatted in […]
Super Simple Restaurant Style Salsa
A little cumin goes a long way… usually. But in this smooth simple salsa, heavy cumin is definitely the way to go! So delicious! So addictive! And made fast with pantry ingredients. Super Simple Restaurant Style Salsa Made from pantry staple ingredients, this easy flavorful sauce hits all the bells and whistles. Delicious on tacos, eggs, chips, […]
How did SC get its cuisine? Carolina Gold in the Classroom
Among my favorite food jobs are definitely those which involve kids. The lightbulb moments when they learn things like… what is in their food, where it comes from, what it does in their bodies, and how brilliantly they can be in preparing their own food. That’s the best. When they decide, on the spot, they could […]
Science and Food in the Classroom
These exciting workshops engage students of all ages and gets them thinking about where their food comes from, how it is made, and the chemical and physical reactions used to prepare them. Empowering Students in Mind, Spirit, and Body Learning the connections between science, food, and our bodies, empowers students with valuable tools to make […]
Build Your Own Puttanesca
This is an easy Build-Your-Own dinner for all the different dietary needs in your clan. Traditional Puttanesca is pretty much vegan, except for the anchovy. And it is pretty much Paleo, except for the pasta. This dish is a perfect weeknight meal because it is … Fast! Your sauce can be made faster than the […]
Toffee with Pine Cones
This is decidedly extravagant… of course! Mostly because the high cost of pine nuts makes them a bit of a luxury ingredient that is not commonly featured in a candy (in the states, anyway). In his cookbook, Dali goes completely over the top, with no consideration to health and wellness. Although… pine nuts definitely hold there […]
Blackened Green Beans
This is a super simple and really yummy way to get tons on healthful spices on your plate. Dried spices are convenient, nutritious, and a great way to heighten flavor without tons of butters and salts or processed ingredients. This one was a request for a coordinated dinner with friends. I was asked to bring […]
It doesn’t get any more MUSHROOM Gravy
It doesn’t get more mushroomy. And it doesn’t get easier. Happens to be vegan but brings meat-eaters to the table too. This gravy is all mushroom and all amazing flavor! With mushroom itself as the thickener, no need for gluten, grain, or dairy… just umami. Delicious on a plate of rice or a burger. Optional […]
Simple Pasta with Autumn Roasted Vegetables
What do you call Pasta Primavera in the fall or winter? hmm No matter. With fresh delicious veggies on hand, a quick roast, adding zucchini, and shrimp on top for anyone who wants it, this is simple food. So satisfying. So nourishing. So tasty! Of course! This is a no-brainer easy yummy vegan meal. Leave […]