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One of our afternoon activities was making chia pudding parfaits. I thought it was pretty genius considering it occupied them and resulted in them prepping their own breakfasts for the next day. Chia pudding parfaits for two Ingredients: 1/3 cup coconut milk (x2) 2 heaping tbsp chia seeds (x2) 1 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp cinnamon 4-6 strawberries, chopped 1/2 cup blueberries [optional toppings] nut, seeds, shredded coconut I poured the coconut milk into a measuring glass for them, but had them each pour half into their own bowl. Then they scooped out the chia… Read more >
Here are some more meals to give you some inspo…or distract you from the news…whichever you need more right now. These are all from two weeks ago, before I did my last hurrah/shopping extravaganza. One gnocchi is barely enough, but two would be way too much. Dilemmas dilemmas… Since our veggies were limited, I used frozen shredded zucchini (I have one last bag in the freezer from last summer) and then I added Bitchin’ pesto sauce plus steamed cauli. Not exactly picturesque with it’s monotone appearance, but the pesto bitchin’ sauce is so darn good… Read more >
Now, more than ever, my basic hippie bowl formula is the way to make your life easier as you contemplate what to make with your dwindling grocery reserves. Green + grain + protein I typically opt for some kind of lettuce for the green category: kale, cabbage, spinach, whatever. But you could choose whatever you want. Peas, collards, asparagus…go crazy! In this case broccoli was the winner. My pantry is a bulk bin heaven, with everything from amaranth to farro to quinoa. I legit think I have over 5 kinds of rice. Anyway, pick the… Read more >
To answer a few questions up front: no, I haven’t gone grocery shopping in over a week, but I did go BIG right before the shelter in place mandate because I had a sense it was coming. On the way back from my parents’ house last weekend, I found out they were ordered to keep indoors along with seven counties in the Bay Area. After I heard that, I immediately went to the store for a “last hurrah” shopping experience. I felt like I was in supermarket sweep. I knew our pantry was adequately stocked,… Read more >