I started today with a trip to the gym. But before I hit the treadmill, I dropped my three kiddos off at child watch – where they watch my kids at the gym while I work out. And as I was giving instructions to each kid (play nice, your snack is here, I love you, […]
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grilled sambal chicken skewers

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli
We have a funny saying in our house when we see an unusual food product – the handsome hubby or I say, “Who first decided to try and eat THAT??!?” Sometimes the “that” is very unusual, like durian (a tropical fruit that tastes amazing, if you can only get past it’s horrid smell) and sometimes […]

homemade nocino
The Nocino is finally finished and ready for drinking!! Although I will have to wait until this baby joins our family to fully enjoy a glass, I did take a sip and it’s pretty tasty!! I’m still so amazed when I think about the first time someone decides that they will try a new food […]
eat your veggies – vegan & vegetarian goodness

crispy sugar snap peas with dukkah, mint and sea salt

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli

roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
let’s get started – appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce

pumpkin gougeres with rosemary and sea salt

miso tofu ranch dip




















