…or… c) All of the above Pom Acai Jam 1/2 cup Pom juice 3-4tbsp chia (they don’t gel as much in Pom for some reason) let sit for 20 minutes, then add: 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp maple syrup (or not) stevia to taste 2 tbsp acai powder or pulp Stir to mix, then …
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Wait till you see what we invented! They’re called Bressert Chips! I thought this week on my semi-spring break that I would have time to relax toward the end of the week. What actually happened is that I’m left wondering how I would have gotten my work done if I was not on break from …
It’s back-to-work-day for me…but I’m working from home, so no complaints (even though dragging myself virtually into my classrooms this morning was a little rough. The plus side? I think my students are dragging too because no one has posted anything yet! That means I’m just prepping for my two new classes—ones I’ve never taught …
That super grain-like seed, plus a new way to smash your taters! Read More »
It’s the week of Christmas. I have friends to visit (including 3 new babies that I haven’t met before), and only a slight amount of work to do(!). I’m looking forward to extra time with people I care about, and I’m feeling lucky that it’s not about the food or the presents—just about the people! …
Buckwheat, and gingerbread, and snow forts….and Christmas plans Read More »
Petra came over last Saturday so we could have a Writing Party (in my case it was more likely to be a Work Party—which is ok, because that’s what I needed to do). I played barista and made coffee, and we set up our laptops at the kitchen table. The problem was…I think we were …
My friend Ali introduced me to Cream of Buckwheat…I know, it doesn’t sound so awesome. But it is! Buckwheat is gluten-free, and is actually a grain-like seed (not an actual grain). I like to make the cream of buckwheat just like oatmeal (on the stove), add a handful (or two) of soaked/dehydrated buckwheat and a …
I love cereal. A lot. I try not to buy it because I have been known to eat an entire box throughout the course of a day–once I start, I just can’t stop. As a result, I am trying to find good alternatives to cereal that contain real healthy and satisfying ingredients. Today, this is …
