Sweet 15 Potato Nachos

During our first interview – or date – The Bearded One (who was not yet The Bearded One due to a lack of beard) announced, “I have a corgi named Judeau, J-U-D-E-A-U.” The statement rolled out so swiftly (and in a manner that indicated frequent recitation, probably to dispel the assumption of a more straightforward…

Cold Salads Galore

One of many inside jokes the Bearded one and I share involves his distaste for “cold salad.” It’s origin came forth as depicted in the following exchange: “Try this Mediterranean quinoa salad I made.” The Bearded one tries a bite. I attempt to gauge his response, though the normally expressive and outspoken individual just chews…

A Toast to Roast…ing!

Roasting remains my go-to method of preparation for fresh vegetables in all their forms. Emerging from the oven highlighted with a golden bloom, vegetables – broccoli, Brussel sprouts, zucchini, the list goes on – remain healthy while adopting a previously elusive level of comfort and satisfaction. I find it difficult to resist the addition of…