Abuelo’s…Did I Talk Bad About You In a Former Life? You may be wondering what this is all about. Frankly, I am of two minds about Abuelo’s Mexican Food Restaurant. (Though, technically, this applies only to the restaurant in Kansas City since it’s the only one at which I’ve ever dined.) 50% of my brain says: […]
Author: Chris Perrin
Sustainable Eating #5: Fever for the Flava
2010 Continues! A lot of exciting things are supposed to happen this year. If Arthur C. Clarke is right, this is the year that Jupiter will turn into a sun thanks to Roy Schneider. We’re 2 years away from the Mayan (Aztec?) apocalypse. Yep, this is an exciting time to be alive! In all seriousness, while […]
#MeatlessMonday Red Wine Braised Tofu and Seitan
… and we’re back with another #MeatlessMonday (and only one day late!) #MeatlessMonday Red Wine Braised Tofu and Seitan So I got this idea off the Meatless Monday newsletter, which dutifully hits my inbox every week and gives me all kinds of delicious meatless recipe ideas. On this week’s menu is a recipe for tofu […]
Hegan Thursday: Seitan Kebobs
Ready for man food with Hegan Thursday Seitan Kebobs So, you’re probably wondering what “Hegan Thursday” is. Well, for the first time today, I was exposed to the term “hegan,” which is a man who has adopted the vegan lifestyle for health reasons. Mrs. WellDone doesn’t care for the term, but I think it’s brilliant […]
Tribal Moose BBQ Meatballs
When sent a bottle of Tribal Moose Cranberry BBQ Sauce, what can you do but make BBQ Meatballs Nothing, right? Okay, I get it. If this were Iron Chef, I’d probably not score too high in the inventiveness department, but I wanted BBQ meatballs and I had a great BBQ sauce. Ergo, Tribal Moose BBQ […]
#MeatlessMonday Spicy Vegetable Pilaf
From hunger comes inspiration like #MeatlessMonday Spicy Vegetable Pilaf So, as usual, it’s Monday, so happy #MeatlessMonday!! Hopefully everyone is enjoying their weekly respite on meat. Or maybe you’re just looking for something tasty for dinner… well look no further. Anyway, this is a simple dinner that can be done with minimal prep and be […]
When Does the Fish Come In?
I Never Buy Fish Except on Tuesdays We stopped by the grocery store after lunch to pick up some juice. As trips to the store often go, our quick trip turned into an hour-long buying orgy as we suddently realized how badly we needed asparagus, broccoli, red bell peppers, and chicken. Oddly, enough, all of these […]
Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil and Ghee
So, when I first met the people from Tropical Traditions (troptraditions on Twitter), I assumed they were all about skin care products. They were nice folks to talk to, but I really didn’t think our paths would cross in the world of food. Then they put out a call to food bloggers asking if anyone wanted to […]
#MeatlessMonday Cannelini Bean Pasta with Confit Tomatoes and Roasted Lemons
Phew, did you get all that, once again Cannelini Bean Pasta with Confit Tomatoes and Roasted Lemons So, this whole idea came from my friend Anne (that’s CookingWithAnne) who mentioned that her family loved pasta with cannelini beans, lemon, and basil. (Her recipe is at Family.com) And it got me thinking. Yes, I know I […]
Greensbury Market Steak and Sriracha Steak Wraps
A while back I mentioned that Greensbury Market sent me some delicious chicken breasts and strip steaks. In that earlier post, I gave a recipe for Naked Buffalo Strips (don’t worry, it’s family friendly) and talked about Greensbury Market’s mission of getting to know the people who produce the meat they sell and ensuring they are doing things […]