January 1, 2019

Starting a new thing with the beginning of a new month

December 31, 2018

Ending the year in the best way possible – happy 2019, all!

December 30, 2018

🐺🌬

December 29, 2018

Qatar National Library

December 28, 2018

Pretty okay view on the way to dinner

Orange Beet Salad

This dish made a nice light little punch of vegetable brightness for a holiday potluck.

Hence the fake picture.

I’ll insert the real and terrible pic I took after the recipe – suffice it to say, wine + taking pictures basically in the dark is not a great combo.

gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, Whole30

Orange Beet Salad

5 roasted and de-skinned beets
1 small head roasted cauliflower (toast until deeply browned)
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. hazelnuts
4 small oranges (not naval – something tastier)
1 shallot (about 3 T when minced)
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. pomegranate molasses
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley
4 – 5 Tbsp. fresh tarragon
Salt & pepper

Add your cauliflower to a large bowl. Chop the beets and add. Peel, segment, de-seed and halve the oranges minus one half.

Squeeze that last half orange into a small bowl (about 2 Tbsp. juice). Add the lemon juice, olive oil, molasses, vinegar and spices. Chop and add the parsley. Mince and add the shallot. Add salt & pepper.

Pour over the salad and toss.

In a dry pan, toast the hazelnuts. Chop and toss on the top of the salad with the chopped tarragon.

Serves a party

December 27, 2018

I didn’t get around to taking any actual pictures today – just party planning screenshots:

December 26, 2018

Additional holiday festivities:

December 25, 2018

Nothing says Merry Christmas like wiener murderface 😆

December 24, 2018

Holidays spent with friends are the best holidays of all.

Also: this week’s recipe picture is g-a-r-b-a-g-e. Blame it on holiday cheer 😆