blue kale kohlrabi turnips honey maple syrup hot chili vinegar green pear dried cranberry’s cracked pepper walnuts sriracha water salt “Matchstick” turnips–cut lengthwise into strips Dice (small cubes) kohlrabi and kale stems–about 1/3 of the kale leaf Sauté turnips, kohlrabi and kale with 1 tsp of honey (or maple syrup) and 1/3 cup h2o. Cover […]
Red Curry Ratatouille? Yes.
Rasiantouille? Asian and Italian? Don’t freak out but when you need to use what’s in your fridge; fusion cuisine is very convenient. Ratatouille was on my mind. I had some tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and eggplant that I thought would make a great start to a Ratatouille. As I walked into the kitchen tonight I saw […]
Garden-Luck in Hyde Park
The Garden-Luck was a success and a special thanks to the wonderful ladies that attended. Delicious Veggie Shepard’s Pie, spicy Korean vegan kimchi, hard cider, a Korean “hot-pot” cooking demo, Raw German chocolate cake, a bonfire, garden tour, herbal tea and more! A fun night in a beautiful garden to celebrate food and community.
A refrigerator dinner in 10!
Yesterday’s weather was so lovely that Mark and I couldn’t leave the front porch. We were chatting away before we realized that we would go to bed hungry if we didn’t go throw something together…and that is exactly what happened. In the fridge: Vegan Kimchi, 1/2 cup of quinoa from 4 days ago, 1/2 cup […]
Happy Hour Cooking Austin!
These cooking classes truly encompass everything that makes a great evening and leave you feeling confident and capable in the kitchen. Good food, easy recipes, hands-on kitchen skills, happy hour energy and fulfilled bellies…yes please! What a fun evening filled with fantastic ladies and delicious food. One of the best parts of these gatherings (outside […]
Healthy Happy Hour Cooking Class: Spring Branch Take 2
I am a food and health driven educator that sincerely wants to make a difference in people’s lives through food. I encourage and assist others in developing a relationship with their kitchen through food education. My teaching philosophy: “how to cook easy, local & wholesome food while having a great time.” One of the best […]
PTA…spreading the fun!
I spent the evening presenting, demo-ing, and cooking with some dedicated community members. Thank you Patton Elementary and Jodis Strother for a fun evening of cooking with the PTA. Even the principal tapped into his culinary side! Cheers to good food and good people. And then Mark and I made a “snack feast” for dinner…Love […]
Just spreading a little edible love at work:)
I love to have a customer sit down, tell me what mood they are in, and then trust me to make a special meal just for their mood. If you are down and out; raw foods (salad, fresh sliced of veggies with hummus, nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit) If you are needing comfort; warm soupy […]
Hausbar: East Austin Sustainable Urban Farm
“HausBar is home to two donkeys, a goat, three pet birds, hundreds of chickens, dozens of rabbits, some geese, a few ducks, two humans, tons of sustainably grown vegetables, lots of fresh air and sunshine.”~Hausbar. I feel that it it important to highlight outstanding community members that are setting examples of how to live light, […]
Fall Feels Fab
Butternut Squash soup, steamed ginger broccoli, and spicy stewy black beans. Easy Peasy. Enjoy this delicious, nutritious, and comforting fall meal in 20 minutes! Have fun and eat well my friends:) Butternut Squash Soup: Slice the ends off of the squash, peel the skin off, take out the seeds, and cut the squash into cubes. […]