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I speak food, not politics

7 Feb

After work I went to a crowded gymnasium.

A very crowded gymnasium.

To hear this guy speak.

I’ve never been to a rally before so it was a tremendous first one to attend.

Romney speaks like a true business man and that is a language I am very familiar with.

But I’m not here to talk politics. I’m here to talk food.

Since I was out of the house for a full twelve hours packing meals was necessary.

Let’s take a gander at lunch, which has usually been some sort of marinated kale salad.

Kale, mushrooms, black beans, onion, jalapenos, and nacho mmm sauce with extra cayenne. Stored in the fridge overnight and devoured the next day.

x

Casey

Fun with Kale Chips

27 Jan

Whenever I’m unfamiliar with a method of cooking or an ingredient I always use a recipe until I’m comfortable enough to start messing around with it.

I broke in my dehydrator with a Sour Cream and Onion Kale Chip recipe from Thrive Foods (this is my latest go-to recipe book and everything so far is fab-u-lous)

I couldn’t believe how easy this was and why I have not done this sooner. Especially because it’s so cheap compared to the pricy kale chips in store.

I immediately whipped up two variations the next day.

Basically there is a nut base (either sunflower seeds or cashews) and then a bunch of spices among other things.

This one was nooch flavored.

  • ½ c sunflower and cashews
  • 1/3 c water
  • 1/3 c nooch
  • ½ t salt
  • ½ t pepper

I think this was my favorite….or maybe the sour cream and onion. Ah they’re all amahzing.

Curry Flavored

  • ½ c sunflower and cashews
  • 1/3 c water
  • 1/3 c nooch
  • ½ t salt
  • ½ t pepper
  • 1 T curry powder

Sour Cream and Onion

The onion powder was an excellent addition

One of the thing I love about making these is that I can put them in that night, flip the on switch, and they’re ready for me in the morning. Or vice versa.

My next mission is to come up with a bunch more variations! I’m thinking old bay will be next. And also a lot more fun with the dehydrator.

Question: Any flavor suggestions while I’m at it?

x

Casey

A Little Present for me to Demolish

24 Oct

I had heard about Larkburger from a few Coloradans. (There are locations in Denver and Boulder so I’ve heard it from all ends)

Finally Friday at work I could put the taste to the test.

I was surprised by two things when I walked in the door:

  • The decor was fabulous. Clean, green design.
  • It was packed! Like Chipotle packed. Clearly this place is not a secret and is doing crazy well.

Yeah, Baby!

I ordered the portobello mushroom and onion burger (except no burger coz that’s what the portobello is for!

This was actually the only vego item on the menu (there was a fish burger for the pescatarians) But I could definitely be content eating this variety every time.

The burger was wrapped up and packaged in this biodegradable box! How cute, it was like a little present for me to demolish.

Upon opening: looks like a boutique burger. I feel eco-chic

Ooh the glamour shots. The bun was workin’ for the camera.Okay enough of this tease, let’s dig in

Fan-freaking-tastic. I cannot replicate portobello mushrooms as succulent as this one. There was also some hidden secret sauce in there that was oh-so-delicate to compliment the shroom but not over power it.

The bun was perfectly yeasty to my liking. The burger was just the right size, not too big where you make a big mess (you know what I’m talking about – like eating a burrito on a date?)

What’s your idea of the worst “date food”
It’s often over looked but salad: there is no classy way to eat this without resulting with a leaf sticking out of your mouth.

x

Casey

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