Egg Salad

Last Tuesday’s dinner was pretty simple.  I went back to the basics with egg salad on whole wheat spinach bread, salad and strawberries with ice cream.  Even though it was simple it was big hit and I think everyone enjoyed it. I made up this recipe as I went, so taste as you go andRead more

Chickpea Pesto Sandwich

This is one tasty sandwich.  I thought this recipe sounded intriguing and wanted to try it out.  Unfortunately I made an incomplete grocery list and was missing quite a few of the ingredients when I decided to make this, but I just improvised and it turned out really well!  This is a filling, super flavorful,Read more

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

I woke up Saturday wanting to try something different for breakfast.  I remembered finding this recipe a while ago and just happened to have all the ingredients on hand.   This oatmeal turned out really well.  Next time I would add a little cinnamon, but other than that it was great.  The texture of thisRead more

Catering recap

So it’s been a week since Sandra and I completed our 100-person outdoor catering event.  It was definitely an educational experience.  There is a TON of planning involved in making an event go smoothly.  So here are some things to think about if you’re planning on catering or getting a big event catered: venue- whatRead more

Chamomile Tea Cakes

These tea cakes are a delicate, light, and sweet treat.  They’re perfect for a a little snack with your tea or coffee! I found chamomile at my local Asian market (Hmart), but if you can’t find it you can use chamomile tea bags.  The chamomile I found was full of large pieces, so I’d recommendRead more