Today was one of those get-me-a-glass-of-wine-now days at work. I’ll spare you the details, but tackling big projects and growing pains is not fun mixed with the holidays and stressed out co-workers. But I think Leela is a little more stressed than me today. She’s been getting a little cranky when Miko or Smokey gets […]
Sauerkraut & Black Bean Pasta
Skipper is ready for fall, the poor guy has been aggressively trying to stay cool in his cooling hammock bed. You’d think he’d be much cooler after how much fur he’s shed this summer! Miko, on the other hand, is happy to snuggle in a warm blanket anytime of the year. We finally tried out […]
Capay Valley Almond Festival
I ended up not running yesterday because it was too windy. I can and have run in a lot of weather conditions including freezing rain and triple digit heat, but I’m a wuss when it comes to strong wind. The few times I’ve tried it, I get really tired and a runny nose, no fun! […]
Cheezy Black Beans
At the family gathering over the weekend, my sister’s father-in-law threw the good old “Where do you get protein?” at me when he found out I didn’t eat meat. When I explained the many plant-based sources of protein, the number of protein grams the average person needs and how most are getting 3-5 times more […]