Category Archives: Food

Buckwheat and Delicious Curry

Posted on September 10, 2013 by practicalredhead

A month or so ago, I bought some buckwheat at the store.  I sometimes buy things that I find interesting, even if I don’t know exactly what I’m going to do with it.  It sat in my pantry, because recipes … Continue reading →

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Gallo Pinto

Posted on September 3, 2013 by practicalredhead

Gallo pinto is a traditional Costa Rican dish of black beans and rice.  The literal translation of gallo pinto is ‘painted rooster’, and the reason is because the rice and beans mixed together (somehow) looks like a painted rooster.  But … Continue reading →

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Rice And Beans

Posted on September 2, 2013 by practicalredhead

This month I am participating in Vegan MoFo, which means Vegan Month of Food.  If you are not vegan, that’s ok, you can just think of it as ‘Month of Food’.  In fact, I think the label scares people away … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter

Posted on May 3, 2013 by practicalredhead

Today I’m writing about the most amazing peanut butter available, Smucker’s Organic Natural Peanut Butter.  I’ve been buying this brand for years now, and compared to the traditional brands, it is devastatingly delicious. I am a huge fan of peanut … Continue reading →

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Coconut Bacon

Posted on April 24, 2013 by practicalredhead

Mmmmmm, bacon. There is a new product out by Phoney Baloney, and it is delicious.  Coconut Bacon is everything you love about those crispy little parts of bacon that are greasy & salty.  I have eaten them in a few … Continue reading →

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Hail Merry Choco Macaroons

Posted on February 6, 2013 by practicalredhead

This is a treat that is truly meant to be savored.  I eat just one of these a day, because I am still trying to lose weight, and if I don’t have a limit I could easily eat the whole … Continue reading →

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Amazing Meal

Posted on January 30, 2013 by practicalredhead

I have always wanted to be that person that wakes up in the morning, grabs a bunch of healthy fruits and vegetables from the fridge, and then makes a delicious green smoothie.  The reality is that I am not this … Continue reading →

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Annie’s Goddess Dressing

Posted on January 23, 2013 by practicalredhead

I have been discovering a lot of amazing products lately, so I’ve decided to share them with all of you, and I hope that you will share your favorite products with me. This first one is a dressing.  I bought … Continue reading →

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Easy Eggplant

Posted on June 21, 2011 by practicalredhead

I just made a quick and easy lunch, because quite frankly, who has patience to make a lunch that isn’t quick and easy? You will need an eggplant, olive oil, lemon or lime,  & salt and pepper. Slice the eggplant … Continue reading →

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Hummus

Posted on May 6, 2011 by practicalredhead

Oh, how this family loves hummus.  The first time I experienced it was in South Carolina after I graduated from college.  I was at a little coffee shop that also sold sandwiches, and I ordered a hummus sandwich.  I was … Continue reading →

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