When Chris and I went to Greece on our honeymoon, we did not fully research what sorts of foods would be available to us. We somehow had gotten the (totally incorrect) notion in our heads that hummus was Greek. We had grand ideas of eating our body weight in hummus and pita, with beautiful platters … Continue reading »
The first truly embarrassing moment (of many) happened when I was six. My friend, Andrea, and I were really into sleepovers. Every weekend, we were begging our parents to let one of us spend the night at the other’s house. We would eat dinner, play endless games of Clue, lip sync to Billy Joel songs, … Continue reading »
Oh, yes I did. Because everything nacho-style is infinitely better. I recently made this discovery after sharing a bag of Trader Joe’s new Nacho Style Kale Chips with Chris. They were pretty phenomenal. I realize that this is not an earth-shattering idea because we all know that people have been making nacho-style kale chips for hundreds … Continue reading »
One of the things I love most about Chris is that he is a man’s man. Even though he is a self-proclaimed techie dork and he’s better than me at folding clothes, he loves James Bond movies and watching football in bars (even though he doesn’t drink) and riding his motorcycle. And he has tastebuds … Continue reading »
Tofu and Quinoa. I think we could safely call tofu and quinoa staples in most vegan kitchens. They are both inexpensive, versatile, and viable sources of plant-based nutrition. Having a simple recipe for both of these items is a valuable resource for any vegan, and Chris and I use them often. Up until now, the … Continue reading »
The other day, after class, my yoga teacher said to us “Your sense of peace right now did not come from practicing yoga today. It came from peeling away the unnecessary layers, revealing your true self.” This really struck a chord with me and the entire bike ride home and for some time after, I … Continue reading »
There are times when I’m making something, a salad for example, and I just grab whatever vegetables I have on hand and throw them in. Then there are times when I have a vegetable and I think to myself “What can I make to showcase these beauties?” This was one of those times. My CSA … Continue reading »
My 32nd birthday was this past Sunday. Although I used to be quite fond of big parties and spending a week celebrating my birthday (It’s right before Independence Day, so I had an excuse), my birthday has become more of a day of reflection on all these years I’ve been given this wonderful gift of … Continue reading »
Since moving to Marina del Rey two years ago, we’ve discovered several things about our neighborhood. We share the ‘hood with a TON of ducks (Chris and I refer to them as the Duck Gangs since they hang out in packs) and though they are partial to kicking it in front of the library, you … Continue reading »
Tomorrow is National Vegan Pizza Day! Are you as excited as I am? Because I care about all of you, I want you to get this holiday started off right. For this special day, to make sure you have the proper fuel to get you though the day of eating vegan pizza, and to do … Continue reading »
One thing, among many, that I love about traveling is how much being exposed to new cuisines inspires me when I get back to my kitchen. The first time I went to Spain, I wanted Catalan Bread (toasted baguette, drizzled with olive oil and covered with tomato pulp from being rubbed with a freshly cut … Continue reading »
When we decided we wanted a vacation, we wanted to go somewhere that we would not need an agenda, not have any expectations, and just be able to go with the flow. I was pretty stoked when Chris sent me the confirmation for a trip to Maui. Maui was the perfect choice for the purpose … Continue reading »
Happy Memorial Day! I know tradition calls for a grand barbecue on this holiday, but we will be keeping it simple here at the Miller/Turner home. This is mostly because we don’t own a grill, but also because Chris and I are kind of going through a Chickenless Salad phase right now. The Chickenless Salad … Continue reading »
This is my last post before vacation! Well, not technically, because I am participating in the Virtual Vegan Potluck tomorrow (you have to check it out because it’s going to be awesome!!!), but that’s more like just bringing a dish to a party, rather than a post, but who’s getting technical? My love affair with … Continue reading »
During my first summer in LA, one of my favorite things to do was take Samantha, my canine companion, to the dog beach in Huntington Beach. It was a completely selfish routine, as Samantha hated water or anything even remotely wet. I just liked sitting near the ocean with my good friend and she was … Continue reading »
Every Saturday night is “Family Movie Night” in our house. Sometimes the movie is a new release, or something the twins have seen without us, but most of the time, we watch “older” flicks. Chris and I really get a kick out of sharing with the twins the movies that we loved when we were … Continue reading »
Before becoming vegan, fresh chèvre is what ignited my passion for cheese. That statement in and of itself is what got me my first job as a fromagier. Later on, my stepdaughter and I started experimenting with making our own chèvre, which we called “shoestring cheese,” because we hung the cheesecloth full of curdled milk … Continue reading »
When we first became vegan, and I began researching how to cook certain things, there were ingredients that would come up that always made me uneasy. Either I’d never heard of that particular ingredient before, or maybe I’d heard of it, but didn’t know what it was for or how to use it. The first … Continue reading »
Now that Easter is done (and all the candy is gone), it is time to get back on track. No more of this “eat-all-the-chocolate-you-want-because-calories-don’t-count-on-holidays-or-the-three-days-preceeding-them” attitude. It also means that the twins are back in school and I have to get to resume my morning gym/long run routine. Three or four mornings a week, I go … Continue reading »