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Spaghetti squash two pack

Before: After: Then fluffed with a fork. Then stuffed. I set aside some squash for the kids before stuffing the others so Kyle and I could just eat them out of  the skin like a bowl.  I basically layered them lasagna style, alternating sauce, meat and cheese until they were full. Kyle got real cheese, but obviously I used vegan cheese for mine (and Pattycakes’). These were really really good. I like the taste of spaghetti squash a lot, but I wasn’t sure if the rest of my crew would be as into it.  Kyle loved it, but the… Read more >

Oranges from my parents

Citrus season! Admittedly, not my favorite category of fruit, but I’ve managed to sell my kids on tangerine cuties, so at least they are staying semi-seasonal while they wait out the next few months until blueberries return to our menu… My parents have orange trees that go crazy this time of year, so they sent me home with some after the holidays. I remembered a sauce from a long time ago that I wanted to make again.  It’s from Chef AJ’s book and it’s super simple, but yields a very unique end product. The trick… Read more >

A breakfast look back

I used to post our weekly meal plan (for dinners) and even though I haven’t had time to do that in forever, I still take photos of my meals most of the time.  And I have a billion pointless photos on my computer to prove it.  I keep thinking I’ll get around to posting about them one day but maybe I should just cut my losses and accept that it’s not happening.  I have made so many quick breads and muffins and oatmeal bakes for breakfast over the last several months and I just don’t see… Read more >

You had me at pepitas

This post is for you, Laura. Those pepitas are doused in bacon fat, salt and then a sprinkle of chili powder.  Mouth watering yet? Roasted for a minute or so until they start popping off the pan. Food52 always does me well, and this was no different. P has been requesting bacon ever since we got back to Davis (he had to watch Kyle and V eat it in front of him and he couldn’t have any because we were traveling and I had no clue if it was prepared in butter or not).  And… Read more >

Girl Power

Can you believe this! I started my morning with NPR, which got me all riled up. But then after breakfast, we headed to downtown Sac.  And… I can’t even describe the chills and optimism I felt this morning, walking hand in hand with my family, surrounded by thousands of people who want to protect women’s rights. It was peaceful and perfect.  Our presence in Sacramento (and every other sister city who marched that same morning) sent a message.  And while my kids don’t get it yet, when they do, they will be proud to know that I’m doing… Read more >