Author: Michelle Thoma

  • Energy bars

    This is a flexible recipe that has evolved over time.  Some of the ingredients use up things we have at hand (ex: bits of cereal at the bottom of the bag) or are preferences (we love coconut, are very anti-raisin).  Have noted some substitutions/swaps for more readily available ingredients, though feel free to experiment.To make it easier to track…

  • Kim Chee Fried Rice

    One of our go-to “cleanup the fridge” dishes. It also is fast. For a while it was a weekly dish. Really, it is that versatile and tasty.

  • Sharna’s granola

    A recipe based off of what our friend Sharna does. Very tasty!

  • Shrimp Orzo Skillet

  • Kale, Carrot & Avocado Salad (aka kale salad)

    A salad we really like.  It may sound so simple as to be boring, but it is surprisingly good.

  • Rhubarb ginger jam

    Tai’s Rhubarb Ginger Jam INGREDIENTS 1 lb rhubarb, trimmed, washed and sliced to 1/8-inch pieces (fresh or frozen) 1 cup turbinado sugar 3 oz crystallized ginger, chopped (about 9 tbsp) 1.5 tsp lemon & orange zest (about half:half), coarsely chopped METHODS Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly…

  • Southern Red Velvet Cake

    A very tasty Red Velvet Cake.

  • Mustard Tamari Salmon

    Ingredients 1 T dijon mustard 1 1/2 T soy sauce or tamari 3 T olive oil juice of 1 lime 1 1/2 tsp honey or sugar 2 T water two good portions of salmon cilantro Notes – whisk the first six ingredients in a small bowl – pour half of the marinade into a ziploc…