Herbed Pineapple Limeade: a refreshing, sophisticated and super easy drink, perfect for summer entertaining and parties year-round. Oh haaaay guys, hope you’re all doing dandy. Dunno about you, but it’s #SoLetsPigOut Day 2 over here and I’m feeling stoked. Not only did I LOVE meeting some of the new friends that Gina sent over yesterday, but we’re talking cock/mocktails in today’s post — and more freebies for youbies. Until I managed to muck things up with the word cock back there, they were looking pretty good, wouldn’t you say? In case you missed #SoLetsPigOut Day 1, this week I’ve teamed … Read More
#SoLetsPigOut Summer Potluck! (plus Sticky BBQ Korean Chicken Wings + a Mighty Nest Giveaway)
A little over a year ago, I fell in love with a girl in stunner shades. It was on the internet and things got weird fast. She asked to see my kitchen. I made her some steaks. Chris was concerned. Ya’ll have met Gina from So…Let’s Hang Out, right? (If not, she let me pick her brain pretty good in fun interview below. If you want, you can jump there now.) (Oh ok, giveaway people, here’s a jump to the free MightyNest stuff, too.) Today I’m super excited because Gina and I are joining forces to celebrate summer with a collaboration we’re … Read More
Char-Siu Chicken Bún Bowls (gluten-free)
Before this post runs away from me, as so many of them do, I’ll just start by saying: if you’re here for the recipe, alone, I know this looks like a crapload of ingredients and steps, but I beg of you – don’t be intimidated. The allure of these bowls lies in their lovingly forgiving simplicity. And that is to say, you can do very little right with them and still do very little wrong, if you know what I’m saying. It’s a beautiful thing. And now for the detour. My love for swine is no secret — to the … Read More
Green Chili-Garlic Sauce (gluten-free, paleo, vegan variation) and our chapter on Ohio
This morning I woke up certain that I was still dreaming. A glimpse outside revealed a slate sky heavy with anticipation, a thick-striped greenbelt under the window screaming words like verdant and lush that have become few and far between on the West Coast. And then: the staticky buzz of cicadas, audible even over the light hum of the outer belt. Ah, yes. The midwest. Again. It’s no dream. More years ago than I care to count, Chris and I packed up our tiny college apartment just outside of downtown San Luis Obispo and dove (or rather drove) into a … Read More
Mexican Mocha Fudge Pops (vegan) — for Popsicle Week!
In case you’ve been snoozing under a rocksicle, it’s Popsicle Week all over the interwebs, and things are getting frenzied. Nicole made a popsicle that tastes like FREAKING THAI PEANUT SAUCE, for crying out loud. I think she might have just secured her spot as my new bff, which I’m almost certain was her intent when she was like, I’m gonna make me an ice pop that’ll taste real good with some cilan-lan on top. Ok, the cilan-lan was me. But I’d like her even more if she said it. (Do it, Nicole. It’s a fun time.) Should we talk … Read More