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 >

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 >

I have another meal made entirely from TJ’s items. And similar to the last one, it was a CINCH to throw together and tasted awesome. I purposefully made a ton so that I’d have leftovers, although there wasn’t quite as much as I was hoping for because it was such a hit! First up, TWO of these bagged salads, called Tahini Pepita & Apricot Slaw Kit. If you wanted to DIY with this part, you could, but this is the crux of what makes the meal so fast to create. Nonetheless, the mix has shredded… Read more >