Almond paste. It’s the kind of thing you buy for some special recipe. If you’re lucky, you use it all. But more often than not, you’re left with just enough to have nothing else to do with it. Still, you’re not going to waste it. So you diligently wrap it up and place it in… Continue reading “Do You Forget About Food in Your Fridge?”
Tag: #Winter
This Is How You Do Convenience Food: March 6-22
This year we condensed ski season into one month. March started in the Methow Valley—the second largest, cross-country ski system in the US. The month ended at a ski-in lodge near the Whistler nordic area—you know, of Olympics fame. Between those weekends, I did very little grocery shopping. Instead, I relied on a lot of… Continue reading “This Is How You Do Convenience Food: March 6-22”
Why You Should Buy Whole Chickens (And Less of Them)
Let’s jump right in with a quick tip for a healthy diet. Replace some (or all) of your meat-based proteins with plant-based ones. I’m focusing on chicken here because of it’s growing popularity. It’s also an easy place to start. There’s only one “cut” of chicken you need. It’s not a cut at all, in… Continue reading “Why You Should Buy Whole Chickens (And Less of Them)”
Everything Good in Life—Bread, Cheese and Japanese Food: February 6-March 2
Surprise. January felt long for once. Now February has been a blur. I blame these guys: Alma (left) wondering how I could have forgotten her lunch again. Allen (right) considering whether to bite me. And no, it’s not an optical illusion. These two really are the same size. Fine, I only had them for a… Continue reading “Everything Good in Life—Bread, Cheese and Japanese Food: February 6-March 2”
The Protein Craze: January 30-February 3
My resolution for 2017 was to address one goal a month. I don’t usually make resolutions. But this resolution felt noncommittal; I resolved to decide on a goal when the time came. Perfect! The “do-it-tomorrow” syndrome. Anyone familiar? It’s my husband’s favorite planning app. Not that he actually uses it. Because (let’s be honest), it’s… Continue reading “The Protein Craze: January 30-February 3”