2 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts OR 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3 teaspoons sugar, divided 2 -1/2  teaspoons minced garlic, divided 1-1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup julienne-cut carrot 1/4 cup soy sauce (lower sodium is best) 4 tablespoons, [...]

I’m posting this simply so that I could use the title, “Seed Dating.” Hee hee. I know, I know, I’m a total complete dork. That being said, I’m all stocked up on my seeds for 2012′s garden, and am starting to get amped up about spring coming.  I organized all of them in preparation for [...]

With Ellie Graye’s recent infatuation with all things “pony,” our similarities are sticking out more and more.  We’ve had a blast playing at the barn together, learning to ride, and just enjoying time shared together.  Like me, she’s a little dare devil and seemingly scared of nothing!  I  can’t express how much joy it brings [...]

Valentine’s Day is only a few days away and Ellie has requested that we make “Balendine’s” for all her friends. She’s at such a fun age right now; she’s constantly making me laugh. We love doing projects together, and I, of course, wanted to do something at least a little bit handmade. Using heart shaped [...]

After such a mild winter, it hardly seems like it’s time for spring to be poking out, but coming it is.  I’m quite sure that we’ll have another cold snap and all the emerging plants will be fighting off damage from the frost, but for now, I’m enjoying watching the specks of green popping through [...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced 2 teaspoons paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs…my preference) DIP [...]

1 lb. Brussels Sprouts 1 tsp. sambal chili paste 1 tsp. fish sauce 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 tbs. rice wine vinegar 1 tbs. mirin 1 tbs. soy sauce 1 tbs. water 2 tbs. olive oil slivered almonds (or  toasted sesame seeds) few sprigs of mint 1. Remove bottom stems and quarter [...]

1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped ground black pepper to taste 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional) 2 – 3 fresh sage leaves (optional) 1 decent sized beef tri tip 1. In a small bowl combine soy sauce, olive oil, garlic and black pepper. Place tri tip in [...]

1 tbs. cumin 1 tbs. garlic powder 1 tbs. onion powder 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. chipotle powder salt to taste 2 bone-in chicken breasts 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 2 whole ancho chili peppers, stems removed 1 bottle dry white wine 4 cups chicken broth 2 cans black [...]