Big Bowl of Happiness for Catherine

Dear Readers, My BFF Catherine and I were talking about her recent travels and how we sometimes find ourselves without healthy ve…

Beet Salad with Creamy Chevre Dressing

Dear Readers, Happy Sunshine here in Portland! Today I am feeding my craving for beets. Literally. A salad composed of beets in a…

Asparagus Carrot Stir Fry with Cashews

Dear Readers, Have I mentioned asparagus season? Ha! It's just beginning. Today I made a simple stir-fry of asparagus and car…

Broccolini Quiche with Potato Rosemary Crust (Gluten-Free)

Dear Readers, I love a good quiche. What's not to like? Eggs, cheese, veggies, and a buttery crust. Yum. Yum. Yum. Quiche is …

Root Vegetable & Roasted Winter Squash with Ginger Soup

Dear Readers, It's a typical Spring day here in Portland. Rain, hail, wind, dark & cloudy, sun breaks, repeat. It's w…

Curry Egg Salad

I love a good egg salad. And, this is the season for eggs with Spring Equinox and Easter holidays. Did you know that eggs and bun…

Tomato-Fennel Soup with Garbanzo Beans & Quinoa

Dear Readers, You may remember when I posted a tomato bisque with quinoa recipe in January. I decided to expand on that recipe a…

Killer Mashed Potatoes with Kale & Caramelized Shallots

Dear Readers, Let's just be honest, OK, potatoes and I have a very passionate love affair. My love for potatoes is primal and…