I’ve been trying to find healthy breakfasts to have on hand because I have a tendency to just grab a bagel thin with peanut butter on it. Or, if I am running out the door, a power bar that doesn’t stick with me. Great Bowls of Food by Robin Asbell is going to help. This … View Post
Quinoa Salad With Vegetables and Orange Dressing
Quinoa: KEEN-wah or kee-NO-ah. Either way, it’s an Inca thing. My first attempt at cooking it was a lumpy, gummy disaster. Since then, my research showed that the proper ratio is 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups liquid. Some packages and recipes go with that; my initial foray into the so-called ancient grain (it is actually the seeds … View Post
Morning Banana Cake
This is my favorite banana bread. It’s moist and has a rich banana flavor. It doesn’t hurt, psychologically, that the recipe title includes the words “morning” and “cake.” I found the recipe on an online index of bed and breakfasts; it’s from Aravaipa Farms in Arizona. I usually skip the nuts because of family preferences, … View Post
Breakfast Bars
When I get up in the morning, I tend to run into a few walls or trip over slippers, wondering what day it is. When I wake up enough, I peer into the mirror to see how much work I need to do for a public appearance. Then I run errands. Sometimes I actually forget … View Post