I'm thinking there is a guide to parenthood somewhere that I forgot to read. Before I had kids, I imagined parenting to be similar to, um, living -- except with children. And I know that sounds simplistic and parenting is much harder than just living, but I guess I imagined that I would continue to … Continue reading Smoky Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage
Raspberry Stout Truffle Brownies
This post has nothing to do with brownies. But by the end of it, I am probably going to want to bake a pan. (And maybe the interspersed pictures will make us all happier.) I have been thinking a lot about empathy and tolerance in our world -- specifically the lack of it. I see … Continue reading Raspberry Stout Truffle Brownies
Vegetable Soup with Basil Pistou
I read this article in the New York Times yesterday (Told to Eat Its Vegetables, America Orders Fries). Here's a little quote to blow your mind: For example, only 23 percent of meals include a vegetable, Mr. Balzer said. (Again, fries don’t count, but lettuce on a hamburger does.) Truthfully, I am not surprised by … Continue reading Vegetable Soup with Basil Pistou
Late Spring Couscous with Spinach, Zucchini, and Pumpkin Seeds
So the school year is wrapping up  and I am firmly planting my head in the sand related to how I am going to a) keep everyone entertained all summer, b) get my paid work done and deliver a large project at the end of August, c) maintain some sanity amidst the fighting siblings and … Continue reading Late Spring Couscous with Spinach, Zucchini, and Pumpkin Seeds
Minted Strawberry Ice Cream with Coconut Milk
So, the summer time bounty is upon us. Â The rhubarb has already piled up in my refrigerator and my CSA box contained one zucchini -- obviously a sign (omen?) of the many squashes to come. Â In the next week, I will surely be making both Honey Strawberry Freezer Jam and Rhubarb Applesauce in an attempt … Continue reading Minted Strawberry Ice Cream with Coconut Milk
Quinoa Sunbutter Cookies with Cocoa Nibs and Pumpkin Seeds
A few months ago, I decided to go off gluten. Â While I haven't been entirely faithful, I am still attempting to avoid it. Â And like almost everything else, I am very bad at "all or nothing" eating. Â I'm trying to eat less meat, but I don't think I could ever be a vegetarian because beans … Continue reading Quinoa Sunbutter Cookies with Cocoa Nibs and Pumpkin Seeds
No Hangover Tequila Chicken Tacos with Guacamole
Well, I guess I cannot entirely guarantee that you won't have a hangover with these tacos. Â If you are so inclined to drink the remaining tequila in the bottle after you make the marinade, then you are on your own. Â And it is a lonely place to be -- trust me. Â The tequila hangover is … Continue reading No Hangover Tequila Chicken Tacos with Guacamole
Asian Pork and Sweet Corn Hash
Why is it that every stage of parenthood just seems to get harder? Â Once they sleep through the night, they begin to move and roll and fall off things. Â Once they don't need to eat every two hours, they start protesting solid foods and stop eating altogether. Â Once they can dress themselves, they start talking … Continue reading Asian Pork and Sweet Corn Hash
Chocolate Coffee and Cream Cookies with Spelt Flour
Apologies for the lentil salad meltdown and thanks to those who sent words of support. Â Ham bones have a way of making me crazy. Or maybe it's motherhood and children. Â Who the hell knows. Â Anyhoo. Â Life goes on and we still need chocolate, right? Â So, I shall stay strong and carry on and only drink … Continue reading Chocolate Coffee and Cream Cookies with Spelt Flour
Black Beluga Lentil Salad with Ham and Kale
I have been MIA in the Cuizoo world lately. Â Sorry about that. Â It's the strangest thing with this stage of life and motherhood (or maybe parenting older children in general) . . . I feel like I never have a minute to rest, yet I never have anything to show for it. Â I'm not closing … Continue reading Black Beluga Lentil Salad with Ham and Kale