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We did the unthinkable over the weekend. We had to throw out produce. A cucumber, a couple of tiny eggplants, some peppers, and those darned bits of onion that I can never seem to find when I need them went from the crisper drawer to the garbage. There may have even been a zucchini in there. […]
MoreThe eleven-year-old rocked out her first week of school and even beat me to the kitchen in the mornings. Her packed lunches were a success and she was totally game for getting her plan for the coming week together. We normally do a lot more leftovers for her lunches when I am in charge of […]
MoreWe are trying out a new list on the refrigerator door this week. My hope is that it will make it easier to decipher what food options are available inside the doors in the morning when we are all pointing in different directions. I am assuming that there will be some changes as we work […]
MoreSeptember’s first meal plan with ideas for quick vegetarian dinners that can come together on even the busiest week of the year.
MoreLots of good stuff on the horizon, so we are still in celebrating mode at el castillo. Have a happy weekend and, if you are lucky enough to have Texas heat to deal with, stay cool!
MoreGeez. How did we get here? An eleven-year-old that fits in my shoes and no longer likes wearing bright colors is not something that you plan for… it kinda just sneaks up on you. I probably feel this way every year, but this age is the best. She is eager to “get bigger” but not […]
MoreWe will be playing along with all of you that head back to school from home this week. Getting energizing breakfasts (and coffee) out to the table in the early morn this first week of practice is always a little tough, but this is why we practice. Also braving the new world of having the […]
MoreI’ve never followed pecan season very much, but may have to change my Autumn ways. These beautiful clusters are popping up all over the neighborhood. I see some salsa-for-pecan swaps in my future…
MoreAn end of summer meal plan that aims to beat the bean and taco burnout that is currently playing out in our busy vegetarian household.
MoreNot sure how this happened, but we only have three weeks of summer break left. We are going to pack in as much fun as we can into what is left, but our planning minds are on full alert. Packed lunches, snacking essentials and full meals (instead of the quick make-shift summer ones) are on the […]
MoreThis week’s meal plan is delayed ’til we bring home our swap bounty. The 10yo is joining me with her vegan chocolate cake (in a jar!) so I’m excited to see what we come home with.
MoreWe are officially swimming in figs. Needless to say that this week’s meal plan will feature lots of ’em. I ran out of space in the fridge on Wednesday last week so I only have 4 meals planned. Getting our cooking/leftover rhythm figured out is top of mind this week as is stocking the freezer […]
MoreI have been obsessed with the fig tree out back and am dreaming of its potential (in pounds, of course). We are picking a steady ¾ lb to 1 ½ lbs per day, but we may not be able to keep the birds at bay much longer. I have a few recipes at the ready just in […]
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