Author: Michelle

Spiced Beef with Hummus

You know what happens when you don’t pay attention? You spill water on yourself at minimum of three times a day [I really could use a bib]. You can also gain an inch or two in various places when you don’t pay attention because you’ve 

Arabic Lentil Soup

You know who eats soup in the middle of July? I do. I have no qualms about it either. Soup still needs love even in the hottest days of the year. I don’t usually make it, though. There are two food carts in Portland that 

Chicken Tamale Pie

I have a soft spot when it comes to eating certain foods. Have I eaten Pop Tarts by the boxful? Absolutely. Have I melted half a brick of Velveeta cheese into a bowl of canned chili? Yep. Have I polished off a tub of Cool 

Baked Scottish Eggs

There has been talk of reeling in the food spending. If you hadn’t already guessed, we spend an obscenely mildly ridiculous amount of money on food, whether it’s going out or eating in [and we do a lot of both]. Food and traveling are where 

Zucchini Pasta with Avocado Sauce

Summer finally arrived while I was out of town, and it’s glorious. And one of the best ways to enjoy 85º weather is to come home to it after spending a weekend in Vegas (105º+). 85º suddenly feels nice and breezy by comparison [Congrats to 

BBQ Cheddar Chickpea Burgers

Happy 5th of July! I hope your 4th went swimmingly. Mine was majorly uneventful, which is just fine. Bike rides, BBQ, beers, friends, doughnuts with patriotic sprinkles, and a dog that was not psyched on hours upon ours of fireworks. That sums it up well.