Crockpot Cochinita (Puerco) Pibil: Yucatecan-style Pork with a Telenovela Twist

June 14, 2012 by Stormy Sweitzer - Maoomba-in-chief · 3 Comments

The last place I expected to find a good recipe for Cochinita Pibil, was in the comments of an English-language website that recaps Spanish-language telenovelas. If you’re asking yourself how I wound up reading the comments on that site, I have both an easy and a more complicated answer for you. The easy answer is [...]

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Cauliflower – the latest casserole companion + a recipe

February 23, 2012 by Stormy Sweitzer - Maoomba-in-chief · 10 Comments

  Many moons ago, when gluten and dairy were not an issue for me, I used to love making a chili cheddar pasta dish I’d found in Cooking Light.  It was awesome – filled with noodles, milk, butter, and cheese.  But, alas, no more. As I transitioned to a whole foods way of cooking, I [...]

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Fancy some meatloaf?

February 4, 2012 by Stormy Sweitzer - Maoomba-in-chief · 4 Comments

As a kid, I hated meatloaf.  I think it was the ketchup.  I had a bad experience with it and avoided it well into my 20s.  Unfortunately, it meant I never developed a taste for dishes that included it. This week, I decided to test my taste buds and pulled out an old copy of [...]

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20 ways to eat well and save money (at the same time)

January 12, 2012 by Stormy Sweitzer - Maoomba-in-chief · 2 Comments

. Are you looking for ways to eat more healthfully this coming year, but are concerned about the cost? Here are 20 ideas for helping you eat delicious food while also managing your time and your budget: . Plan your menu for the week and minimize waste by buying only what you need. Shop at ethnic grocery [...]

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