It's time to feast your eyes because guess who got a new camera. Thank you, you may all welcome me to the DSLR world now; I am the proud owner of a Nikon D3200. Now, to learn how to use this thing. So far, I've been using it in "guide" mode and coming up with … Continue reading Smoky Butternut Squash Lasagna
Tropical Coconut Tofu Salad with Papaya Guava Vinaigrette
Here's an awesome way to get fresh fruit onto a salad that doesn't feel out of place. It actually feels perfectly in place with warm ocean breezes and tropical drinks in your hand. Guavas are one of my absolute favorite foods, aside from papaya. I used to think I didn't like fruit, but I knew … Continue reading Tropical Coconut Tofu Salad with Papaya Guava Vinaigrette
How To Crack Open a Coconut Like a Boss
On a whim yesterday at the natural farmer's market I decided to buy a coconut. Did I have a clue what I was going to do with it? Nope. Just wanted to buy it and play with it. Today, I was ready to take it on. I looked on Google to find out how to … Continue reading How To Crack Open a Coconut Like a Boss
Falafel with Fattoush-Inspired Salad
I was having a craving for something fried, but didn't want to go completely crazy and actually eat something fried. Whew, since fried things taste so bad! Ha! Falafel is kind of like a hush puppy, but it's made with chickpeas instead of cornmeal. The flavors are quite satisfactory and it goes great with Annie's … Continue reading Falafel with Fattoush-Inspired Salad
Green Sunday -Tip #1
So, the other day I was taking a shower and made a rather disturbing discovery: my shower was disgusting. The tile is white, first of all, which skeeves me out, but I noticed that it was long overdue for a good scrubbin'. There was mold, yes...and more than I want to admit. We're not … Continue reading Green Sunday -Tip #1