Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho
Sometimes it is difficult to shop for groceries when you’re single. Everything is packaged so darn big. Take for instance, a bag of baby yellow potatoes. It looked so good at the time, but it was 3 lbs. Bought it anyway. Cooked up a portion and put the bag on my counter. I had to... Continue Reading →
It is finally snowing here in Southwest Idaho. FINALLY! I like winter, well because let’s face it, I lived in Ketchum when I first moved to Idaho in 1984. When people complain “it’s cold†I remind them that cold is 30 below. I love squash, getting to like carrots even more these days. Never cooked... Continue Reading →
I have been getting my eggs from Rockin’ R Ranch in Kuna, about 18 miles from where I live in Boise. A friend has a system where a group of us order on Mondays and pick the eggs up on Wednesdays. Recently I bought 2 dozen, why I don’t know. The abundance of eggs inspired... Continue Reading →
I have been trying to make something for quick lunches and came across a recipe I really liked, but it made waaay to much for this single girl. So here is my version scaled back and with a few adds. Ingredients 1 15oz can low sodium or no salt added chickpeas, rinsed & drained1 ½... Continue Reading →
Egg muffins are a great way for a quick breakfast. I make a batch and refrigerate some, freeze some. Preheat oven to 350â° Place silicone baking muffin liners in 12 muffin pan, spray lightly with nonstick spray, this will make for a much easier clean up later. Ingredients 9 large eggs2 tbsp finely chopped onion,... Continue Reading →
I tried a few recipes for candied pecans, nothing worked for my taste. The finished nuts needed a bit of something else….I am fairly sure I figured it out! Ingredients 5 tablespoons confectioners sugar½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt½ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon Cointreau1 teaspoon orange zest2 cups pecans Directions... Continue Reading →
I was given a batch of peppers from a friend’s garden that were too hot for their family. After a bit of research, we found that they were Baron Poblano peppers. So, I deseeded them and dehydrated them. I should have taken a picture of the French canning jar I stored them in, the colors... Continue Reading →
The temperatures have changed in the lows that it is now time for the heat to come on before I get up out of bed, yard signs are popping from local candidates on my corner, and I am fluffing out the sweaters that were packed over the summer. It’s time, after all! And it’s time... Continue Reading →
I found a recipe for an interesting salad recently, but I didn’t want it to have so many garbanzo beans. Wasn’t feeling it this weekend. So, I did the next best thing and changed a few ingredients, smaller portions of other ingredients and added marcona almonds for a bit of added protein. Better yet, the... Continue Reading →
Ah, the summer brings out fresh vegetables and healthy appetizers! On Sunday, it was my summer cowboy caviar, from readily available produce with black beans. Ingredients 1 15oz can low sodium black beans, drained & rinsed, lightly mashed1/3 cup chopped yellow onion1 small carrot, grated1 plum tomato, chopped1 lime, juiced and zested (1/4c juice and... Continue Reading →
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