day 29: 'chorizo' breakfast scramble

I'm making a conscious effort to try and eat breakfast every day. I know the benefits and importance of eating breakfast, and sometimes I get carried away in the rush of the morning and leave the house without it. Today I woke up craving something hearty, which is interesting considering that the weather has been so warm.

day 28: spring rolls: take two

Last week I hosted a lunch for my friend Lindsay that included some delicious cabbage slaw rolls. Since it was the first time I made rolls, they weren't as beautiful as I had imagined. Tasty, yes. Pretty -- well, that depends on your definition of it. So I wanted to take a second stab at it and make a more traditional (and hopefully prettier) roll. 

Voila! I think they turned out nicely!

day 27: maple glazed walnuts & savory spiced almonds

This post will change your life. And for some of you, not in a good way. That's because you won't be able to stop eating these walnuts and almonds.

day 26: blueberry breakfast quinoa

Some of the reasons I adore the weekend is because I can sleep in (at least on Sundays), and have time to make a good breakfast. When possible, I like to start my day with protein not in the form of a shake, but real food.

So I've pushed my hearty-comforting-in-the-winter oatmeal aside and let quinoa take center stage in the form of blueberry breakfast quinoa.

Day 25: Israeli Cucumber Pickles

I found a great recipe for homemade pickles and they are finger lickin' good (not to mention simple to prepare, too)!

day 24: rice paper moo-shu rolls, miso soup, forbidden rice salad, and green tea cupcakes!

Today was a very special day: lunch with Lindsay. Not only is Lindsay my old college roommate, she's smart, gorgeous -- both inside and out -- a fearless woman warrior, and kindred spirit (yes, I referenced Anne of Green Gables). Let's just say if a zombie apocalypse were to happen, I'd want Lindsay holed up with me :)

I decided to go with an Asian theme for today's feast, which included: miso soup, rice paper moo-shu rolls, forbidden rice salad, and green tea cupcakes. And what a feast it was!

day 23: red beans and rice

Beans, beans, they're good for your heart . . . they're also a culinary staple in almost every culture and yet I find myself neglecting these healthy legumes. Sometimes I get too comfortable cooking what's familiar and forget that the unfamiliar doesn't mean complicated, and that the unfamiliar is delicious (and nutritious).

Take rice and beans, for example. Simple and tasty, not to mention a complete protein!