Category Archives: food-related
our first garden
I’ve dreamed of having my own garden since that magical trip to Portland (12 years ago!) where a dear, dear friend of mine and I made dinner together. I’m sure that some of what I remember is now embellishment, but
our first garden
I’ve dreamed of having my own garden since that magical trip to Portland (12 years ago!) where a dear, dear friend of mine and I made dinner together. I’m sure that some of what I remember is now embellishment, but
366bites update
We have just entered month three and have decided to add some color challenges to help keep us inspired. Just about to close out a week of green pictures. Up next? Red, Yellow, Black/White and maybe some Purple. Check out
366bites update
We have just entered month three and have decided to add some color challenges to help keep us inspired. Just about to close out a week of green pictures. Up next? Red, Yellow, Black/White and maybe some Purple. Check out
conquered: rice paper rolls
Why did it take me so long to try these? The rice paper was nowhere near as delicate as I expected (pliable even) and keeping them tightly rolled was easy-breezy as the paper just stuck to itself. My first batch
conquered: rice paper rolls
Why did it take me so long to try these? The rice paper was nowhere near as delicate as I expected (pliable even) and keeping them tightly rolled was easy-breezy as the paper just stuck to itself. My first batch
the little rice cooker that could
We began the day with the rain soaking through our planned day of kite flying and bike rides. With flexibility as our eternal friend, we carried on and found fun indoors. And then… the gas company knocked on the door to
the little rice cooker that could
We began the day with the rain soaking through our planned day of kite flying and bike rides. With flexibility as our eternal friend, we carried on and found fun indoors. And then… the gas company knocked on the door to
volunteers still needed
If you stepped foot inside a grocery store in the month of January in Austin, then you should have noticed the pre-packed bags of food that were available for purchase and donation at area H-E-B, Central Market and Randalls stores.
volunteers still needed
If you stepped foot inside a grocery store in the month of January in Austin, then you should have noticed the pre-packed bags of food that were available for purchase and donation at area H-E-B, Central Market and Randalls stores.
366 bites update
035/366, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. We are a week or so in to month two and it is being fun to see how differently we all approach the daily journaling activity. Getting tired of my usual “snack in
366 bites update
035/366, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. We are a week or so in to month two and it is being fun to see how differently we all approach the daily journaling activity. Getting tired of my usual “snack in
grey morning in austin
I love days like today. The activity levels are somewhere between nowhere-to-be-lounging and tiny spurts of busy that end in food. The glorious grey that was left behind by the rains has me daydreaming of our flea market weekends in
grey morning in austin
I love days like today. The activity levels are somewhere between nowhere-to-be-lounging and tiny spurts of busy that end in food. The glorious grey that was left behind by the rains has me daydreaming of our flea market weekends in
366 bites
004/366, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. I am embarking on a daily mission to document the first bite of ANY meal along with the other members of the 366 Bites Flickr Pool. You’ll be able to take a peek
366 bites
004/366, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. I am embarking on a daily mission to document the first bite of ANY meal along with the other members of the 366 Bites Flickr Pool. You’ll be able to take a peek
keeping me humble
keeping me humble, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. This is what came out of the oven this evening instead of the lovely and tender roasted cauliflower that I was expecting.
keeping me humble
keeping me humble, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. This is what came out of the oven this evening instead of the lovely and tender roasted cauliflower that I was expecting.
ATX Swappers VIII
I’ve gotten to be a bit of a regular at the local food swap (ATXSwappers) and am getting better at selecting winners to come home with.
ATX Swappers VIII
I’ve gotten to be a bit of a regular at the local food swap (ATXSwappers) and am getting better at selecting winners to come home with.
in place of the pods
acorn squash, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. I have made it no secret that I dread the appearance of okra in my CSA box. I looked sufficiently pathetic and overwhelmed at my pickup earlier today and managed to swap
in place of the pods
acorn squash, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. I have made it no secret that I dread the appearance of okra in my CSA box. I looked sufficiently pathetic and overwhelmed at my pickup earlier today and managed to swap
pie weights drying
pie weights drying, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. His birthday is in just a few days. Hoping I can re-ignite his mama’s birthday pumpkin pie tradition. Wish me luck!
pie weights drying
pie weights drying, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. His birthday is in just a few days. Hoping I can re-ignite his mama’s birthday pumpkin pie tradition. Wish me luck!
maria
maria, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. I love these little guys – not that sweet, no crazy icing or cream fillings and a short stack goes nicely with my cups of coffee in the morning. Been eating them since
maria
maria, a photo by a_neelee on Flickr. I love these little guys – not that sweet, no crazy icing or cream fillings and a short stack goes nicely with my cups of coffee in the morning. Been eating them since
when seeking inspiration
I’ve been in a bit of a breakfast rut and I headed to one of my favorite places in town – the Austin Public Library’s cookbook stacks. Decades and decades of cooking history and gorgeous new cookbooks that I can
when seeking inspiration
I’ve been in a bit of a breakfast rut and I headed to one of my favorite places in town – the Austin Public Library’s cookbook stacks. Decades and decades of cooking history and gorgeous new cookbooks that I can
bake sale success
I am happy to report that this weekend’s bake sale was a smashing success… again. We raised over $12K! Thank you to all that came out and supported our efforts. I also wanted to throw a special thank you out
bake sale success
I am happy to report that this weekend’s bake sale was a smashing success… again. We raised over $12K! Thank you to all that came out and supported our efforts. I also wanted to throw a special thank you out
