Summer is finally here! The pools are open, school is out and summer dresses are in! And we’re all wanting a taste of citrus, coconut and the tropics. Ever heard of a culinary vacation? It’s all the new rage, cheaper than a vacation, you don’t have to go anywhere and you can totally avoid traffic […]
Thinking Fruitful
No Impact Man
So I know this is a food blog, but we all like other things than food right?! (I mean like 95% food and 5% other.) So, here’s a little bit of that other that also has a little bit to do with food. I just got done reading No Impact Man by Colin Beaven. As […]
Spicy Pinto Beans
I could basically eat Mexican food anytime, anywhere, as long as it’s good Mexican food, of course. (Nothing makes me more angry than bad Mexican food, but that’s another post for another time.) And when I come home from an international trip (or even a domestic trip), it’s the best food to come home to. […]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake
This cake is perfect. It’s perfect for any kind of celebration: Mother’s Day (hint, hint), a birthday or a congratulations, it’s Friday celebration. Any occasion is worthy of this moist, oatmeal-filled and chocolate-studded cake. Picture your favorite oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. You can taste the warmth of a hint of cinnamon, the oatmeal is a […]
Tuscan Soup
I’ve got a tip. Soups are a fantastic lunch option. And they’re even better when they’re homemade a.k.a. super budget friendly. Lately, I’ve really been enjoying enticing myself to eat in for cheap at lunch at work, especially when I get the chance to use my homemade vegetable stock. (Even though you don’t even need […]