I write my blog posts on Sunday afternoons, and just so you know, it’s been snowing here in Idaho. The stillness inspired me to make a comfort food breakfast and after gobbling it up, I decided that I would make comfort food for the next 70 plus days. Until Inauguration Day. Let’s start with breakfast.... Continue Reading →
#Spanakorizo – Greek Spinach & Rice
Last March when all of us were hoarding toilet paper, paper towels and sanitizer products, I stocked up on grains and legumes. After all, I use glass storage jars to keep certain foods fresh. My favorites are the French canning jars that have the wire rails and clamp shut over a rubber seal. I frequent... Continue Reading →
Almond Flour Banana Bread #GFBananaBread
I have a confession to make. I bought a 5lb bag of almond flour at Costco with no plans on what to do with it all. Not a good idea, note to self. So, I thought I would make good use of the bananas I had in my freezer. I searched a few recipes, added... Continue Reading →
Cast Iron Skillet Gnocchi Lasagna #CastIronCooking
I had a hankering for gnocchi with a deep flavored sauce and spinach. Then I thought, wait, I can add a few other ingredients for a skillet lasagna, right? By trial and error, I found the perfect size cast iron skillet for my gnocchi lasagna. 10†was a tad small, 13.5†was a bit too... Continue Reading →
Sawtooth Granola with Nuts & Dried Fruit #Granola
I use those French canning jars to store things in my kitchen, you know the kind that clamp down to close shut. I have been looking at a very large jar that is full of rolled oats, oats that I bought for one recipe. The jar was haunting me because the oats were not being... Continue Reading →
Almond Chocolate Bites! #NoBakeBites
I was in the mood to make a healthy treat for our team before I left town last week for a real estate conference. After finding a few recipes and changing the ingredients to make it Laurie style, I made this recipe up and sharing with you! Ingredients 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted, cut in... Continue Reading →
Easy Potato Patties or Pancakes, You Decide! #PotatoCake
I had a few Yukon gold potatoes left over from the holidays, and I kept seeing them in my kitchen. They were literally begging me to do something about their fate. Okay then! Pattie cake or Pancake? Since I love hash browns and green onions, I went to work and grabbed my box cheese grater.... Continue Reading →
Middle Eastern Yogurt Dip or Dressing #Raita #Tzatziki
Okay, truth be told, I love tzatziki dip and I was introduced to raita sauce a few weeks ago. One more confession: the local Whole Foods has elevated my taste because their version of tzatziki is spicy, a trait I willingly confess to. I just love spicy and savory rather than sweet and whatever. And... Continue Reading →
Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette for the Fall #LemonDijonVinaigrette
What a week I had! It was full of daunting decisions, long conversations, even longer hikes in the mornings in silence. On these hikes, I have noticed that most of the birds have moved on. In fact, the western meadowlarks have been long gone by now. It seems early to be migration time. The only... Continue Reading →
Vegan Cauliflower Bites #Cauliflower #Vegan
I haven’t written for a few weeks; I suppose the news is finally getting to me. I am at a loss as to why our elected officials cannot find a way to make it safer when it comes to background checks for purchasing a gun or firearm. Over 70% of Americans are just as tired... Continue Reading →