Eating richly even when you're broke

What Are Scapes and How Do I Cook Them?

Diana — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:57:05 +0000

“What the heck are these scape thingies?!!” There it is, one of those questions that so many people are afraid to ask because it just might show the world that they’re not a “real” foodie. Not to worry, I am one of those people who will happily reveal my ignorance for the benefit of the [...]

Loving the Spring

Diana — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:01:44 +0000

Spring is here and has been absolutely glorious this year. I love the changing seasons, and what better encapsulates the start of spring then bunnies, babies, and budding berries? (My fifth grade teacher Mrs. Hardee is in my head praising my alliteration right now) No recipe today, just have to share some of my joy [...]

Dairy Free Sausage Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

Diana — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:59:25 +0000

When I was pregnant with Corban, I kept dreaming about eating this soup. It was nothing I’d ever had before, simply the creation of a pregnant brain, recharging for a couple hours before waking me up for one of many middle of the night snacks (always accompanied by potty breaks of course). I kept having [...]

2013 Community Baby Shower

Diana — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:20:46 +0000

This past weekend, Eric and I were involved in one of my favorite events of the year. Nope, it wasn’t a hipster blogger’s conference, organic food festival, or epically raging party. It was the Community Baby Shower, a service event that our church has held for the past several years. Eric spent hours putting together [...]

Healthy Cinnamon Cherry Tart Recipe

Diana — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:35:59 +0000

I actually wrote this post last year, but never got the recipe typed up from my notes. It’s like I was super pregnant or something! With the cherry trees in my yard just transitioning from blossom to little green fruit, I thought it was the perfect time to finally share these lovely tarts. I’ve been [...]

Foodie Spotlight: Allergy Discrimination

Diana — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:49:10 +0000

Kelsey has a life threatening peanut allergy. While there is debate on whether or not anaphylaxis is possible through airborne transmission of peanuts, we have known people who have had severe reactions to airborne particles of peanuts and ended up in the ER. Kelsey is one of those people and has, in my opinion, taken [...]

The Seriousness of Food Allergies

Diana — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:48:56 +0000

I admit it. I’ve been guilty of minimizing someone’s food allergy. When Eric and I were in a job working with Middle School students, there was a boy with a severe peanut allergy in the group. Unfortunately, we sided with our boss who said “He is old enough to know if he needs to leave [...]

Corban Meets Pierre the Penguin

Diana — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:18:12 +0000

In the end of April our little family took a two week vacation, some time in Victoria, Canada, and some time in San Francisco. While we were in San Francisco, we decided to check out the amazing California Academy of Sciences. Our favorite part of the museum was the penguin exhibit featuring Pierre, the famous [...]

Whole Wheat Tart Dough Recipe

Diana — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:36:44 +0000

In my quest to learn to bake with unrefined ingredients, I learned that it’s often best to start with a really good “normal” dessert recipe, and then adapt the ingredients. And when it comes to really good desserts, there is no better expert than my dear friend David Lebovitz. David’s blog has a French Tart [...]

Rosemary Sage Seasoning Salt Recipe

Diana — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:33:19 +0000

During the winter, I have three herbs in my garden that are hearty enough to survive. The lavender tends to be something I prefer to use in the summer for baking or in lemonade. But the rosemary and sage are amazing for fall, winter, and spring cooking. Because I’ve been using them regularly the past [...]