Yowza! From non-stop rain to suddenly gorgeous weather all week? It has been nice here - Tahoma has come out of winter hibernation even! (That would be Mt. Rainier for the record) Not to worry, I am sure the weather will change by tomorrow, in time for the weekend. Which is OK I suppose. It is easier to dig… Continue reading Friday Catch-Up: Raw Cookie Dough & Gardening
Tag: Tillamook cheese
Swiss Chard and Carrot Mac & Cheese
I had brought home a large bag of baby swiss chard leaves, they were an inch or so wide and maybe 5 to 6 inches long. Roughly chopped, they were very pretty in a simple mac and cheese. As a bonus I added in a bunch of fresh baby carrots, diced and sautéed, they melted in.… Continue reading Swiss Chard and Carrot Mac & Cheese
Comfort Food Done Lighter: Green Mac n’ Cheese
Last week I had my blood draws done and while most of my numbers were looking great, because of being 8 months out from having Alistaire, I wasn't so happy with some of my cholesterol numbers. I know why they had slid back up. Frankly it was due to me eating meat while pregnant (duh) and indulging in heavy cheese and… Continue reading Comfort Food Done Lighter: Green Mac n’ Cheese
Late Summer Roses & Italian Tuna Quinoa
I am the worst at following "proper" times for pruning. It usually happens when I am outside and notice how bad a bush or tree is looking. The only ones I am careful with are my blueberries. Those I wait till the berry season is over to cut back deadwood. Sitting along one side of… Continue reading Late Summer Roses & Italian Tuna Quinoa