Jump to Chicken and Chickpea Taco Soup
It’s the middle of January and I’m totally feeling it, how about you?. It’s always the longest month for me and I know I’m not alone. Continue reading “Chicken and Chickpea Taco Soup”
Vegetarian Burrito with Black Beans
Jump to Vegetarian Burrito Recipe
Happy New Year! Since most of us are burned out on heavy holiday fare I thought I’d start 2019 with my vegetarian burrito recipe. It’s a delicious way to add more veggies to your family’s busy weeknight and you can customize with anything in your fridge or pantry. Make it vegan by skipping the dairy items and use gluten-free tortillas or no tortilla at all if you’re off gluten or carbs.
Bourbon Pecan Pie with Dark Chocolate
Jump to Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe
Hi. Apparently, I took the summer (and most of the fall) off. It wasn’t planned, I’m just letting life take me where it needs to these days. Yesterday it took me to this Bourbon Pecan Pie with Dark Chocolate, just in time for a Thanksgiving post. Continue reading “Bourbon Pecan Pie with Dark Chocolate”
Sesame Ginger Slaw
There’s so much good stuff in this sesame ginger slaw. Fresh ginger, garlic, honey, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, tons of crunchy veggies, and cilantro. Addictively delicious and super nutritious; my favorite combination. Continue reading “Sesame Ginger Slaw”
Boring
No new recipe, I haven’t been in the mood. I decided to share this with you today though on the off-chance you might find it helpful or interesting. It’s a subject that has weighed heavy on my mind for way too long and now I have to navigate with my girls. I’d like to crush it. Any help or advice is appreciated. Continue reading “Boring”
Eggs and Greens
Here we go! I’m back with less rambling, more food (Or maybe just as much rambling plus the food. I tend to ramble.). This perfectly simple Eggs and Greens recipe is a great way to start the day with protein and veggies. Continue reading “Eggs and Greens”
Spring Forward
I received a really good piece of advice last week from a wise friend. She said she had gotten it herself when she needed it and now I feel compelled to share it. I had expressed frustration at my inability to get out of my funk when she told me that it’s important, after experiencing awfulness. to go ahead and let our lights be dim for a while. What a relief. Continue reading “Spring Forward”
Unspeakable
Yesterday, another horrific act of violence occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Another school shooting. The three words in the previous sentence should never be strung together yet they are becoming so frequent we’ve begun to be numb to them. An unspeakable tragedy, the headlines read. I think it’s time we all start speaking about it. I’m adding my voice. I don’t know what else to do. Continue reading “Unspeakable”
Creature Comforts
I have spices now. One of my favorite friends took me on a field trip to Savory Spice shop this week. She had never been and she knew I need to stock up so it was somewhat mutually beneficial but I reaped the most reward. Not only did I replace my supply of herbs and spices, I had the benefit of her care and advice. She seemed to know that I was thinking it was time to be fine and assured me it was not. She’s no stranger to navigating grief so her counsel holds a lot of weight and her delivery cuts right to the point and is filled with compassion and humor. Once again, I find myself in awe of the rich friendships I’m blessed with. Continue reading “Creature Comforts”
Path Lighters
I suppose this is when the “chatter” part of Auntie Chatter comes in to play. I’ve got no new recipes to post so I’ll just ramble on. Selfishly, it’s a good way for me to keep a diary of what’s going on during this strange time in my life. I often question why I continue with the blog in the first place because I don’t have many followers and I’m terrible at self-promotion. After the fire happened though, I was so comforted to know all my recipes and many stories had been preserved. If I hadn’t started this years ago they’d all be gone. It goes to show there is tremendous value in simply creating things for yourself. Continue reading “Path Lighters”