Update and Redux: C – Jerky for a holiday gift idea? Yup! These are way better than dried sausages or salami. Unless they are homemade … but, that’s a different conversation. With homemade jerky you can add your own flare. I love the making lots of these jars to give … Continue reading
Category Archives: Seasonal
Holiday Gift Ideas: Candied Nuts
Update and Redux: C – Sweet and a little spicy nuts. You can also just add your own seasonings to the mix. It’s a great personalized gift for someone who loves to snack and isn’t allergic to nuts. Make it fancy with expensive nuts you can find for an affordable … Continue reading
be mindful. be human. giving thanks
Thanksgiving 2014 We are on a path of mindfulness at Be Mindful. Be Human. We are also human and need to eat. When we bring these three together, we find stories we like to tell. This year’s stories of gratitude are not exceptional. Yet, because of the time of year, … Continue reading
Halloween Week: Giant Candy Corn
Update and Redux: C – We thought making giant candy corn would be cute. Yup, they were. They taste good. You really only have to eat one. I don’t think people will force you to eat another … unless you want it. C – Happy Halloween! When Jessica suggested we … Continue reading
Halloween Week: Jack-O-Lantern Deviled Eggs
C – Halloween parties are my least favorite kind of parties. Especially, when it is a potluck. What should we bring? Candy? Alcohol? I am sure candy is a given for everyone. I hate bringing either one. Not a big fan of bringing things like that unless it’s required. Monday … Continue reading
Halloween Week: Spicy Squid Ink Pasta with Marinated Octopus
Update and Redux: C – We are still laughing at my reaction to this recipe. I am still scared straight … all of my spicy recipes have been toned down ever since then. It was just too crazy spicy for me. I don’t even have to make it again to … Continue reading
Super Football Party Week: Chipotle BBQ Chicken Wings
C – I set the football food bar pretty high last year. Last year, was my first year hanging out with my boyfriend’s friends. I wanted to show off, since he told them I was a good cook. I didn’t want to let him down. So, of course, I planned … Continue reading
Be Mindful. Be Human. 2013 Letter to Our Friends.
C – I can’t believe 2013 will be over at midnight. It only seems like yesterday I had to take one for the team and down that beloved 2012 New Years Oyster Uni Sake shooter. I still can’t believe I did that. It was a great year for us. We … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Leftover: Shepard’s Pie
C – I always get excited about having leftovers the day after Thanksgiving. The day after Thanksgiving is my lazy day. If I have food leftover, I don’t have to cook much. I just have to figure out how to feed everyone with the stuff that I already have. My … Continue reading
Roasted Azolla Farms Seasonal Root Vegetables
J – Roasted root vegetables take me back to the land. Literally. Nothing else yields the depth and, well, earthiness of taste than simply roasted root vegetables. In this case, seasonal vegetables from Scrivner at Azolla Farm. I love going there. I’m not shopping … ’cause you can’t, unless you … Continue reading