I did some new things this week. For one, I made sauerkraut. (Yep, totally had to look up how to spell it correctly.) I've had it before as a kid and detested it, but like other foods, I've developed a taste for items previously not preferred. So pretty and purple! The recipes online all say … Continue reading Sauerkraut…and a Bar
Category: Food
Nutrition Central! Recipes! Foodies unite! Anything about what you put in your mouth!
My Job
It has been nearly 2.5 years since I made the decision to no longer eat anything with a face. I'll gladly offer resources and information when requested, but am not out to convert others to become vegetarian or vegan. (I will never be accepted in the vegan camp becuase I still have a leather couch, … Continue reading My Job
Plant Life
Today marks two years of not eating anything with a face. I discussed my reasons for moving toward a plant-based diet here, but two years in, a review of the process seems in order. There have been many failed recipes. Homemade bean burgers that fell apart before we even got them out of the oven, … Continue reading Plant Life
Lemons, Lemonade, Lillies, and Other Luxurious Little Things
There are lemons that grow over our fence! REAL lemons! In February! I showed a picture to the hubby of a planter contraption on Pinterest one evening. He replied, "Hmm. That's doable." I didn't give it much thought, until the next day he brought home supplies and made this! I love it! Yay container gardening! … Continue reading Lemons, Lemonade, Lillies, and Other Luxurious Little Things
Internal Thought Vomit
Eric and I have a commonly repeated conversation, usually while driving. It goes something like this,
Newsflash: You’re an adult.
Can we get real here for a minute? You are an adult. (Really. Even if it doesn't feel like it.) Part of being a grown up human being with a body is taking care of said body. "I don't like exercise." "Working out is boring." "I don't have time to cook." "I don't like the … Continue reading Newsflash: You’re an adult.
From the Nope Files
My hilarious friend (from Halcyon Hive) regularly posts on Facebook what she refers to as the "Nope files..." and showcases all kinds of awful insects and bugs from her part of the country. I crack up every time. For example: This little Nope is also known as the Arrow Spider. Bonus resentment towards it because … Continue reading From the Nope Files
