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My Favorite Crustless Quiche

It’s getting close to another marathon run but this time it will be different. I’m going solo. That’s right. My partner in “crime” is sending me off to Duluth, MN all by my lonesome. Ted will be working on his own training for upcoming triathlons so after accompanying me on 16 previous marathons, he says “you’re on your own for this one.” I don’t mind travelling on my own since I used to do it so often, starting in college then for work. It’s just nice to have someone with you for conversation. Then again, once a runner gets around [...]

By Joanne|2015-06-04T19:24:31-04:00June 4, 2015|Vegetarian|3 Comments

Sprouted Grain Strata with Spinach and Tomato

A healthy breakfast not only helps with mental alertness but also maintains control over our waistline. Research continues to show that those who eat a breakfast made up of high protein, healthy carbs and fat weight less. This is partially due to ingesting balanced nutrition to ward off cravings later in the day which may lead to over eating or at least chowing down on empty calorie items. So get to it and eat your breakfast. Check out the following recipe and keep in mind this is just as good for breakfast as it is for brunch or dinner. The [...]

By Joanne|2014-10-22T14:24:42-04:00October 22, 2014|Vegetarian|1 Comment

The Niggles and FOFF Salsa-Licious Quiche

Sometimes I’ll be driving along or out for some exercise and something will happen or pop into my mind that makes me go “Tssk!” You know that sound when you put your tongue to the roof of your mouth and pull it back quick. That’s the sound of a “niggle”, a frustration, an annoyance. On any given day, things that get under my skin might change. I do make a very conscious effort to be more patient and talk myself out of over reacting BUT, the feeling is there just the same. Here’s some of those niggles that I’m talking [...]

By Joanne|2013-02-16T09:40:15-05:00February 16, 2013|Fusion Food & Friends|2 Comments

FOFF Calabrese Sunshine Eggs in Sauce

There was WAYYYY too much sunshine on these eggs! They were very good but my sauce wasn’t saucy enough. I used stewed tomatoes instead of crushed and didn’t get enough “splash” to cook the tops of the eggs. I had to flip them. That spoiled the look of the dish. It wasn’t just the egg flip that spoiled the cosmetic appearance but my camera settings were all goofed up and, being the totally inexperienced photographer that I am, I didn’t check the photos after each shot. The result is extremely SUNNY photos. As for the dish itself? It’s a very [...]

By Joanne|2012-08-15T11:26:37-04:00August 15, 2012|Fusion Food & Friends|3 Comments

FOFF Taco Salad

On page 28 of the book Fusion of Food and Friends by chef Carla Vavala, there is a recipe for a terrific brunch salad or dinner salad. It’s a little spicy, “meaty”, cheesy and filled with crisp Romaine lettuce. A good source of vegetables plus protein (either vegetarian or carnivore). The best part, as always, is that it’s quick and easy. Serves 4 1 lb. ground turkey (or used LiteLife vegetarian crumbles) 1 envelope Reduced Sodium taco seasoning 1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped (To add more variety, use a packaged mixed greens salad mix) 2 tomatoes sliced 1 cucumber [...]

By Joanne|2012-03-29T06:27:34-04:00March 29, 2012|Fusion Food & Friends|7 Comments

FOFF Asian Salad

I’ve had Asian Salad’s before but not like this by Carla Vavala. On page 25 of her book, Fusion of Food and Friends is a delicious and nutritious salad. It’s easily made Vegan to accommodate a meatless diet. Serves 4 8 oz. package shelled edamame, steamed 8 oz. can whole water chestnuts, drained and rinsed 1 package Japanese noodles (Carla’s recipe suggests beef flavor) 1 small onion, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 small fresh zucchini, chopped small 1/2 cup cashews (I mixed cashews and peanuts) 1/2 package fresh broccoli slaw Dressing 1/4 TBS crushed red pepper (Carla suggests 1 [...]

By Joanne|2012-02-28T19:00:16-05:00February 29, 2012|Fusion Food & Friends|1 Comment