Author Archives: Beebamom

Crispy pork cutlet. 2/9/19

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Beebamom

We are supposed to be eating these cutlets with frisée, lemon, and capers but it is pouring rain out and it seems like going with what is in the refrigerator rather than making a special trip somewhere just for frisée … Continue reading →

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Delicious lentil recipe. 2/8/19

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Beebamom

After having this lentil dish at a local restaurant, Khyber Pass, we loved it so much that we wanted to make it at home. With just a minor tweak we found the recipe we were looking for on this website. … Continue reading →

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Cod with Moroccan flavors. 2/7/19

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Beebamom

John prepares the marinade for the cod with some input from me. I ask him to cut down on the heat because I am still feeling the effects of last night’s jerk chicken. He substitutes regular paprika for the hot … Continue reading →

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Jerk chicken. 2/6/19

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Beebamom

John wants to try making Jamaican-style jerk chicken. I find a no-fuss recipe on the NYTimes cooking site and with much fuss he makes the chicken. The fuss has to do with grinding up a whole bunch of spices, cinnamon, … Continue reading →

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Relief from cabin fever. 2/5/19

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Beebamom

I know that those of you who have suffered through the polar vortex will find our Northern Californian mewling wimpish but it has been cold (for here) and rainy for four days! And much like when we lived in much … Continue reading →

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Vegan Italian dinner. 2/4/19

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Beebamom

I had to revamp my weekly menu plan due to bad weather which kept us away from the grocery store yesterday. Luckily I always have the ingredients in my pantry for my Italian vegan dinner, whole wheat linguine in a … Continue reading →

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Weekly menu update. 2/4/19

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Beebamom

Due to the fact that it has been raining cats and dogs here for the past few days (this is extreme weather for Californians) and we have not been out to the grocery store, the menu has been revamped for … Continue reading →

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Creamy no-cream Vegan celery soup. 2/3/2019

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Beebamom

Since we are having take-out tonight and I will not be cooking, I am discussing what I had for lunch instead.  Going to my trusty freezer I find a container of celery soup. This recipe is so easy and makes … Continue reading →

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Pork, sauerkraut, and apples. 2/2/19

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Beebamom

Tonight we take a little trip to Germany via our dinner. John and I have been fussing around with these boneless pork ribs that we have trying to get a Vietnamese dish to come out right. No luck so far. … Continue reading →

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Shrimp tacos and black beans. 2/1/19

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Beebamom

What a good way to kick off February with shrimp tacos and black beans! This dinner is easy to make and healthy to eat. John sautés some shrimp and toasts tortillas over an open flame while I get together the … Continue reading →

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