I came home with phyllo dough the other night, determined to make some version of spanikopita or pesto pizza. James took interest in the flaky dough and we each tried our hand. Can you guess which were mine and which ones James made?
October 25, 2011
October 23, 2011
Better than it looks
I’m learning all the easy, delicious treats I can make in my food processor. I’ve made an amazing bean pesto, bean guacamole, fruit puree, and vegan cheese.
The yummy concoction featured here is carob nut clusters, raisins, and a dash of honey blended to a crunchier nutella-like spread. Lactose free and so sweet on cinnamon toast!
October 21, 2011
October 18, 2011
Finally making use of the basement
James caught me walking around the basement in my underwear trying to find a ceiling plug for the iron, and came down to iron for me. This is probably the best use of the basement yet, this and storing paper towels and box wine. 
October 9, 2011
On the Mesa
Another standard self-portrait (this time with our new anniversary gift camera) on Gooseberry Mesa. We went camping with our amazing neighbors – really – how many people would want to go camping with friends from their own block.While we all had different interests in the trip, some for the slickrock biking, others to spend time with friends and kids, we all had a great time together in the sunshiny outdoors.
Friday was a wonderful dinner and party around the Cowboy Cauldron and Saturday found us biking, walking, sitting around, sleeping, and eating. We celebrated Kim’s 30th birthday with amazing vegan cupcakes and spent much too long out by the fire. Sunday, after a breakfast of egg-bacon bagel sandwiches, we slowly packed up and made our way home.
Cowboy Cauldron (it hadn't been lit yet)
October 7, 2011
“Tin” for ten
We celebrated our tenth anniversary yesterday, and my dear husband created the most wonderful game for our dinner. He taped foil to the back of 50 playing cards and put five cards in each of ten envelopes, each labeled with a year. Each card had a phrase related to a memory we shared during that year of marriage.
We spent much more time reminiscing, and forgot to keep score, but the conversation and memories were a blast.
What an adventure we have had, and many more to come.
October 4, 2011
Haitian bowl
I hosted a clothing swap last night, and forgot to photograph the amazing (but needed salt) bean and tofu guacamole I made.
Yes, I very occasionally cook with a food processor, probably the easiest method for a low culinary skilled gal like me.
So instead, here’s a picture of the fruit bowl I whipped up….note the trend in low required cooking skills?
The fruit was all the more tasty thanks to its beautiful display in this tri section bowl brought back from Haiti by my Dad and sister.
