The wet side of Washington State isn't known for having spectacular weather on Memorial Weekend so a sunny Saturday was amazing, especially as it got into the low 70's. Although it wasn't looking that way on Friday afternoon when we caught the edge of a huge thunderstorm system that slammed into the Cascade Mountains around… Continue reading Sunny Days, Kayaking and Couscous Salad
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Balsamic Chickpea Couscous
This turned out tasty although one has to love the taste of balsamic vinegar as it is very strong ( i happen to love it). Kirk commented that dried cranberries would have gone well with the dish, I think he would be right on that. It would a bit of chewiness and a tart/sweet flavor… Continue reading Balsamic Chickpea Couscous
Chickpea Stew over Couscous
I adapted this recipe from Wildly Affordable Organic: Eat Fabulous Food, Get Healthy, and Save the Planet--All on $5 a Day or Less, on page 139. The book has solid ideas but I'd say that the recipe needs a little tweaking. Although those tweaks would raise the price of the meal up, it would have… Continue reading Chickpea Stew over Couscous
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
An easy, quick and tasty pasta salad - the key in affordability is bulk jars of the ingredients - Costco is your friend here! I am of the mindset I always try to have the large jars on hand so I can indulge in the flavors! I was at the final day of our local… Continue reading Mediterranean Couscous Salad