Happy 4th of July! Guess What I Got for Free from Trader Joe Today

Happy Independence Day to All! I hope everyone is enjoying the day. Life has seemed particularly stressful lately, so I, at least, need a day to chill out and to celebrate with all Americans, whether I politically agree with them or not. And here is something we can ALL agree on! Isn’t great to get … More Happy 4th of July! Guess What I Got for Free from Trader Joe Today

Meatless Monday: Red, White, and (Would Be) Blue Edition

I posted previously about my Fourth of July dinner that was based on recipes brought to our country by our Asian-American citizens. But since July 5 was the federal holiday for this event, I decided to cook one last holiday meal inspired by our country’s largest immigrant population––Hispanic or Latinx communities. This is no surprise … More Meatless Monday: Red, White, and (Would Be) Blue Edition

Meatless Monday, Memorial Day Edition: Masala Burgers

First, in Full Disclosure: Today is not going to be a Meatless Monday. We are going to eat meat at a cookout today. However, I have always thought the Meatless Monday commitment was more about reducing our carbon footprint by eating vegetarian meals at least once a week rather than Monday being a sacred day. … More Meatless Monday, Memorial Day Edition: Masala Burgers