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About Maoomba
. Hi, I'm Stormy Sweitzer. I help home cooks with active lives eat more real food That’s right, real food – the kind that doesn’t require an ingredient…
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  Where did the name Maoomba come from? When I was a child, my father called me Maoomba-goomba Queen of the Jungle. As if Stormy wasn’t unusual enough,…
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  Have you ever been knocked out by a kiwi? No, not the bird or a zealous New Zealander. I mean the fruit. The strangely fuzzy, rather benign-looking fruit…
Real Food Resources
Resources for Concerned Eaters Edible Communities (look for your local publication) Farm to Table Online Slow Food USA Sustainable Table Monterey…
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If there are specific topics related to allergen-free or real-food cooking, eating out, shopping, trying ethnic flavors or other new ingredients, etc., that…
Virtual Cooking Classes
Want to learn how to cook from the comfort of your own kitchen?Interested in taking a class with friends or family from other parts of the country, or…
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All of Maoomba's Recipes - The complete list of simple and delicious recipes available on the Maoomba website. Eating at Home - Suggestions for managing…
Consulting Services for Food Organizations
I provide strategic consulting services for organizations that promote health, community engagement, and economic empowerment through food. We might be the…
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Join me on my next culinary adventure, where you will enjoy traveling with an intimate group of food lovers. Together, we will experience the local cuisine,…
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I offer virtual cooking classes, one-on-one coaching to help you with a real food way of eating, and speaking services. Virtual Cooking Classes I am now…
One-on-One Healthy Eating Coaching Sessions
Are you looking for ways to increase your energy, focus, and overall health by adding more real food to your diet and weaning yourself off of processed foods,…
Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Speaker
Do you need a food-centered keynote speaker, panel session participant, or group facilitator for your next meeting? If you are in the Salt Lake area, I would…
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SLC Ethnic Food Market Tour
I am excited to be leading an educational tour of some of the ethnic markets here in Salt Lake City later this summer as part of the University of Utah's…
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  . 1. What is Paleo Power Lunch in a nutshell? Paleo Power Lunch is not just another recipe book. It includes strategies for eating better, ideas for shopping…
- Paleo Lunch & Snack Tips from the Trenches
  Making and taking Paleo food to work to get you through the day doesn't have to be a struggle, but don't just take it from me.…
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Category: Maoomba (5)
- Paleo Power Lunch Giveaway Winners
  Thank you to everyone who entered the Paleo Power Lunch Giveaway, has helped spread the word (which I greatly appreciate), and who has signed up for Maoomba…
- Paleo Power Lunch Ideas
  This post was originally part of a 5 day Kick-off Celebration. Making and taking Paleo food to work to get you through the day doesn't have to be a…
- Lunch: No Longer the Forgotten Meal + Paleo Power Lunch Celebration
  Back when I first discovered my numerous food sensitivities – it’s been about 6 years now – I went through what everyone seems to go through when they…
- April 2012 Maoomba Cooking Class Schedule on ChefHangout.com
  Hi everyone, Here is a list of upcoming Maoomba cooking classes on ChefHangout.com, an online cooking school where you can take cooking classes in the…
- Talking about Healthy Workday Lunch Strategies with Susan Rich
  Earlier this week, I was honored to be interviewed by Susan Rich. Susan writes a blog and hosts a weekly internet radio talk show called Rich & Gluten…
Category: Cooking Tips & Techniques (27)
Tips, tricks, techniques, and how-to’s to help you make awesome and easy gluten- and dairy-free food!
- So Sweet It Is - Tasting Honey from Around the World
  I’ve been on a honey kick this year. Not the kind of kick that causes me to eat honey all of the time (I don't and can't without heart palpitations and a…
- 6 Ways to Play With Your Food (Or How to Conduct Kitchen Experiments)
  Last week, I posted a picture on Facebook and Google+ of a dish I improvised with some roast chicken and other ingredients I had on hand. It turned out…
- Coconuts and the Blades (AKA Coconut Knives) that Cut Them
  Last summer while wandering through an Asian grocery store, I stopped in the kitchen tools section. I ended up buying some things that, today, I don't think…
- Reinventing Chiles en Nogada Soup-Style
  Deconstruct: To break something down into its component parts. For a recipe, this means looking at the recipe and determining the essential…
- Batches of Green Chile Garlic Burgers + Evening Rituals
  My husband and I have a Monday-evening ritual that involves cooking up the same thing each week and tuning in to the latest episode of House. It's not…
- April 2012 Maoomba Cooking Class Schedule on ChefHangout.com
  Hi everyone, Here is a list of upcoming Maoomba cooking classes on ChefHangout.com, an online cooking school where you can take cooking classes in the…
- Simple Side: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Quick Marinara
  Brussels sprouts have become a favorite around our house this winter. We buy several pounds at a time. I suspect that if one wants to gorge themselves on…
- How to Cut a Mango
  A couple of weeks ago, I posted an image of some mangoes. This week, a new variety was available and I thought I'd take the opportunity to share the way I…
- Roasting red peppers for a creamy spice bazaar-inspired soup
  Spicy, bright, and good enough to eat every day! At least, that's according to my husband, who likes this soup so much he's taken it to work with him each…
- 20 ways to eat well and save money (at the same time)
  . 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…
- Beets are beautiful - raw or roasted!
  The bunch of big, beautiful, brilliant beets was tossed casually onto the table. Disregarded. Late afternoon sunlight warmed the leaves, leaving them…
- Reeled in by a Fish - Poached Salmon and Egg
  If you love salmon and egg yolk, this dish is for you. They complement each other nicely. And the dish is quick to prepare, whether you make it as a power…
- Fennel for the Everyday Joe (and Jane) + Soup Recipe
  Fennel is a most misunderstood and underused vegetable, herb, and spice. Want to learn more about it and ways you can use it? Take a look at this post.…
- Why my favorite gluten-free noodle isn’t a noodle at all
  Spaghetti squash is my favorite late-summer squash because of its versatility and because it's great gluten-free pasta substitute. In this recipe, I use…
- Curried cashew cauliflower and sweet potato soup and a cold, hard cider
  In this recipe you will roast all of the vegetables and nuts in a single pan. With a quick spice pan toast, a puree, and a simmer, you will have a fragrant,…
- Sog-free, vegetarian (or not) lasagna that is also gluten-free and dairy-free
  This recipe is the ultimate in sog-free lasagna, not to mention gluten-free and dairy-free. It is jam-packed with garden-fresh vegetables and some brined…
- A Bowl in One - Quick and Easy (and healthy too!) Asian Rice Bowls
  When I’m in the mood for something filling but not heavy, tasty but healthy, I turn to rice bowls. They are the perfect gluten-free easy meal.
- A light and tasty dessert: gluten-free, dairy-free crepes with fresh fruit
  In the first of a series on GF/DF flatbreads and pancakes, I share a recipe for French crepes that use cornstarch instead of wheat flour. As a result, they…
- Ode to Leftovers (and why they are great for people with gluten and dairy allergies)
  I sometimes think that leftovers get a bad rap. But, leftovers offer such promise, especially for those of us who struggle to find time to make food that is…
- How to Make Gluten-free Spring Rolls - Video Demonstration
  When it starts to get hot outside, I find myself eating lighter and cooler meals. Spring rolls filled with all-fresh ingredients are probably one of my…
- Spinach Salad with Roast Pork Loin, Fingerling Potatoes, and Chutney Vinaigrette
  This is a salad for the meat-and-potatoes folks in your life. It is rich, hearty, and great for a cool fall evening. Not much fanfare here, just good eats.
- Managing the Costco Fruit Run Aftermath
  I’m not sure what got into me last week, but I bought fruit at Costco, not instead of at the local grocery store, but in addition to - and I did it twice.…
- Pig lips – a vehicle for the divine flavor of chorizo
  Me: "I'd like your red pepper and chorizo tacos, please. Do they have cheese on them?" Waiter: "No, they're vegan; we use chorizo made from soy. And, what…
- 13 Heads of Garlic and Some Strung-out (up?) Pork
  Tomorrow is another Iron Chef night. The ingredient: garlic. I have no idea what the complete meal will entail, but we are preparing the entrée. With…
- Curried Cashew Salad
  Oh boy. Some days, I just need food that satisfies ALL of my taste buds. Today was one of those days. With a handful of cashews, 8 pounds of apples, and some…
- “Quick” Chile Walnut Hash (a la chiles en nogada)
  This dish is de-lish. The recipe is inspired by traditional Mexican stuffed chiles with walnut sauce. I say inspired, because I offer up a version that is…
- Beet Walnut Soup with a Hint of Apples
  I love beets. For those who don’t, it is often the preparation that leaves a poor taste memory behind. To truly appreciate their brilliant fuchsia color…
Category: Shopping Made Easy (3)
Managing the before, during, and after of shopping for the food you eat, including preparing shopping lists, understanding labels, finding bargains, shopping…
- Managing the Costco Fruit Run Aftermath
  I’m not sure what got into me last week, but I bought fruit at Costco, not instead of at the local grocery store, but in addition to - and I did it twice.…
- Baozi – Steamed Buns Undone
  There's a market on 9th South and 5th East, just west of Liberty Park, that carries the widest variety of South Asian foods in the city of Salt Lake, from…
- Bangers and Masala Mash
  My favorite spice shop is a hybrid of convenience store and Indian market located down the hill from the University of Utah. It seems to cater primarily to…
Category: Eating with Friends (14)
Strategies, tips, and recipes for eating with other people, from gently educating them about your food constraints to preparing food that makes them realize…
- Cauliflower: a companion for paleo chipotle chicken casserole
  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…
- Fancy some meatloaf?
  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…
- Crock Pot Pork Carnitas with Cabbage Lime Garnish
  Cubes of pork shoulder marinated over-night in milk and quartered oranges. A 5-gallon pot with pounds of lard and the pork chunks heated to the brink of…
- Gluten-free Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas
  Well, it’s that time of year again - cooler weather, celebration, and that feeling of dread that so many of us feel when faced with big holiday gatherings…
- Sog-free, vegetarian (or not) lasagna that is also gluten-free and dairy-free
  This recipe is the ultimate in sog-free lasagna, not to mention gluten-free and dairy-free. It is jam-packed with garden-fresh vegetables and some brined…
- Monster Soup - serve it at your next gathering
  Monster soup is perfect for a family get-together or a Sunday-night football potluck. Serve it up with some hot cornbread, and anything else that strikes…
- Taking a trip to Belize without leaving the kitchen
  A Belize-inspired vegetarian side dish of coconut rice with the tropical flavors of cashews and pineapple.
- In-season corn and heirloom tomatoes add color and flavor to this filling side
  Fresh roasted corn and heirloom cherry and pear tomatoes add color and sweetness to this Roasted Corn Quinoa Salad
- the perfect gluten-free bread for entertaining; the perfect corn bread, period
  Whether it's book club, dinner with friends, or Sunday brunch, my Triple-Corn Corn Bread recipe is a great side-dish for entertaining. If you are a host…
- Cocoa Iron Chef Night: Chicken Mole Poblano
  Last week presented a new Iron Chef Night challenge - cocoa, and a good reason to finally make mole, something I've shied away from for years because of a…
- There are many ways to skin a cat
  OK, no cat-skinning, just the need find an alternative way to deal with a tricky bulb. It's Iron Chef night. This evening's ingredient is the now in-season…
- Tuna Poke and Cake
  Today was another cake-baking day. My mom has a brunch once a year to which I usually bring a fruit plate or something boring like that. I jumped at making…
- Drinky and Stinky Garlicky Goodness continued…Risotto with Mushrooms
  Today is the day – garlic fest! I'm excited to see what other garlic dishes make an appearance at dinner tonight, particularly for dessert. The second…
- 13 Heads of Garlic and Some Strung-out (up?) Pork
  Tomorrow is another Iron Chef night. The ingredient: garlic. I have no idea what the complete meal will entail, but we are preparing the entrée. With…
Category: Celebrating with Food (6)
Food for celebrating – Ideas for preparing meals when you are having or attending a party, celebrating a holiday, or simply preparing a special meal for…
- Carlos’ Charro Chili for Cinco de Mayo
  My grandpa Carlos was quite the hipster in his day. He owned a nightclub called El Matador, drove a corvette, and loved his bling. Of course, this came…
- Revolutionizing Our Relationship With Food
  Earlier today, while meandering around on Facebook, I ran across a question posted on DanielleLaPorte.com that instantly intrigued me: what do you want to…
- Have a "berry" happy Valentine's Day!
  A tasty Happy Valentine's day strawberry heart from Maoomba to you!
- Gluten-free Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas
  Well, it’s that time of year again - cooler weather, celebration, and that feeling of dread that so many of us feel when faced with big holiday gatherings…
- A light and tasty dessert: gluten-free, dairy-free crepes with fresh fruit
  In the first of a series on GF/DF flatbreads and pancakes, I share a recipe for French crepes that use cornstarch instead of wheat flour. As a result, they…
- Celebrating Simple Meals That Delight
  I finished Nicole Mones’ The Last Chinese Chef last week. Two ideas, in particular, from the book struck me. The first, the idea of simplicity – how…
Category: All of Maoomba's Recipes (77)
The complete list of simple and delicious recipes available on the Maoomba website.
- Broadening the Idea of Breakfast: Not just your typical morning meals
  I've been out of it - focus, sleep, the internet, even the country. Hopefully, it didn't really seem like I was gone. But, I was....to the farthest reaches…
- Yummy Honey, Seed & Nut Power Snack Recipes
  Last week I talked about tasting honey. In my opinion, honey can be overpowering - rich, sweet, even palpitation-inducing - on its own and tastes best…
- So Sweet It Is - Tasting Honey from Around the World
  I’ve been on a honey kick this year. Not the kind of kick that causes me to eat honey all of the time (I don't and can't without heart palpitations and a…
- Crockpot Cochinita (Puerco) Pibil: Yucatecan-style Pork with a Telenovela Twist
  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…
- Super Simple Stir-fry Formula
  My first recipe experiments were in a shared dorm hall kitchen during my freshman year of college. Unfortunately, those meals were mostly forgettable. What…
- Poached Salmon in Foil Packets - Two Days, Two Ways
  I was browsing. Just trying to mind my own business. But, then I heard a deep voice - a la Michael Clarke Duncan - ask, “What’s for dinner?” Standi…
- Carlos’ Charro Chili for Cinco de Mayo
  My grandpa Carlos was quite the hipster in his day. He owned a nightclub called El Matador, drove a corvette, and loved his bling. Of course, this came…
- Reinventing Chiles en Nogada Soup-Style
  Deconstruct: To break something down into its component parts. For a recipe, this means looking at the recipe and determining the essential…
- Batches of Green Chile Garlic Burgers + Evening Rituals
  My husband and I have a Monday-evening ritual that involves cooking up the same thing each week and tuning in to the latest episode of House. It's not…
- Rainy Day Ramble and a Poem
  Do you ever have one of those days when you just can't seem to muster the energy or focus to do what you planned - like writing a blog post? Well, today…
- Super Simple Hummus - With or Without the Chickpeas
  Every time I think about posting a recipe for hummus, I stop. It seems like it is one of those things that everyone covers just because it is so darned…
- Flavor Bible to the Rescue (AKA Awesome Broccoli Soup)
  I teach a class called Friday Night Fridge Finds on ChefHangout.com. The premise behind it is that we - people in general - often wind up at the end of the…
- Ghee Whiz – an “almost-butter” alternative for the dairy intolerant
  I’ve been on a food book binge lately: biographies, non-fiction overviews of specific foods, recipe books, etc. One that I picked up is called Milk: The…
- Simple Side: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Quick Marinara
  Brussels sprouts have become a favorite around our house this winter. We buy several pounds at a time. I suspect that if one wants to gorge themselves on…
- Colorful Mango Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
  Mango photos, mango-cutting tutorials...maybe it's time for a mango recipe! And for those of us still on the edge of winter, this recipe will add color to…
- How to Cut a Mango
  A couple of weeks ago, I posted an image of some mangoes. This week, a new variety was available and I thought I'd take the opportunity to share the way I…
- Cauliflower: a companion for paleo chipotle chicken casserole
  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…
- Roasting red peppers for a creamy spice bazaar-inspired soup
  Spicy, bright, and good enough to eat every day! At least, that's according to my husband, who likes this soup so much he's taken it to work with him each…
- Fancy some meatloaf?
  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…
- Crock Pot Pork Carnitas with Cabbage Lime Garnish
  Cubes of pork shoulder marinated over-night in milk and quartered oranges. A 5-gallon pot with pounds of lard and the pork chunks heated to the brink of…
- What to do With a Pound of Mushrooms
  Sometimes I buy things on a whim in amounts that don’t seem realistic for my 2-person household. This week it was a 1-pound container of baby bello…
- Reeled in by a Fish - Poached Salmon and Egg
  If you love salmon and egg yolk, this dish is for you. They complement each other nicely. And the dish is quick to prepare, whether you make it as a power…
- Fennel for the Everyday Joe (and Jane) + Soup Recipe
  Fennel is a most misunderstood and underused vegetable, herb, and spice. Want to learn more about it and ways you can use it? Take a look at this post.…
- Gluten-free Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas
  Well, it’s that time of year again - cooler weather, celebration, and that feeling of dread that so many of us feel when faced with big holiday gatherings…
- Orange-Roasted Broccoli, Beets and Garlic Bulb with Pan-fried Chipotle Chops
  Beets, broccoli and garlic bulbs (cloves, really)…some of my favorite vegetables. I don’t know why it took a dearth of fridge contents for me to realize…
- Powerful Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
  Hey, it's pumpkin month! Here’s a pumpkin pie smoothie that celebrates the occasion, and is good (and good for you). I have been drinking one nearly…
- Why my favorite gluten-free noodle isn’t a noodle at all
  Spaghetti squash is my favorite late-summer squash because of its versatility and because it's great gluten-free pasta substitute. In this recipe, I use…
- Curried cashew cauliflower and sweet potato soup and a cold, hard cider
  In this recipe you will roast all of the vegetables and nuts in a single pan. With a quick spice pan toast, a puree, and a simmer, you will have a fragrant,…
- Sog-free, vegetarian (or not) lasagna that is also gluten-free and dairy-free
  This recipe is the ultimate in sog-free lasagna, not to mention gluten-free and dairy-free. It is jam-packed with garden-fresh vegetables and some brined…
- A Bowl in One - Quick and Easy (and healthy too!) Asian Rice Bowls
  When I’m in the mood for something filling but not heavy, tasty but healthy, I turn to rice bowls. They are the perfect gluten-free easy meal.
- Monster Soup - serve it at your next gathering
  Monster soup is perfect for a family get-together or a Sunday-night football potluck. Serve it up with some hot cornbread, and anything else that strikes…
- 25 Quick and Easy Gluten-free and Dairy-free Snacks
  I believe that snacks or small meals should be quick to prepare and easy to grab on the go. Even when you can’t have gluten or dairy. Here are some…
- Gluten-free/dairy-free Car Camping and the Next Day Frittata
  Several years ago, our camp food was tasty in a starchy and cheesy kind of way. These days, our campfood uses gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients, but is…
- In-season corn and heirloom tomatoes add color and flavor to this filling side
  Fresh roasted corn and heirloom cherry and pear tomatoes add color and sweetness to this Roasted Corn Quinoa Salad
- A Weekend's Worth of Canning Farmer's Market Finds
  Photos of a weekend's worth of canning and pickling farmer's market finds -from rosy pink radishes and purple cabbage to bitter rhubarb and sweet cherries.
- Light and Easy Nectarine, Fresh Green, and Pistachio Salad - no gluten or dairy to weigh this baby down
  This light summer salad uses seasonal nectarines, sprouts, and greens, along with rich avocados and pistachios and a spritz of zesty balsamic vinaigrette.…
- Celebrating Simple Meals That Delight
  I finished Nicole Mones’ The Last Chinese Chef last week. Two ideas, in particular, from the book struck me. The first, the idea of simplicity – how…
- How to Make Gluten-free Spring Rolls - Video Demonstration
  When it starts to get hot outside, I find myself eating lighter and cooler meals. Spring rolls filled with all-fresh ingredients are probably one of my…
- Egg-, Gluten-, & Dairy-free Rich Dark Chocolate Tapioca Pudding Recipe
  National Tapioca Day was yesterday. It inspired me to make a good old-fashioned comfort dish with a modern, grown-up spin. The result is a dark chocolate…
- Gluten-free Pasta with Fresh Kale and Tomatoes
  I bought some kale the other day thinking I would make soup out of it. While it still feels like winter where I live, it is June and a light pasta dish…
- travel and the food experience: belize-inspired desserts with a kick
  Eating a meal that incorporates tradition and geographic uniqueness provides you with immediate and intimate access to a culture, its people, and local…
- the perfect gluten-free bread for entertaining; the perfect corn bread, period
  Whether it's book club, dinner with friends, or Sunday brunch, my Triple-Corn Corn Bread recipe is a great side-dish for entertaining. If you are a host…
- What do black beans, peer pressure, Finns, and 5 degree temperatures have in common?
  Running in below-freezing temperatures requires a combination of will-power, friendly challenge, and the expectation of a warm meal afterward.
- Highlighting Native Foods: Three Sisters Chorizo Casserole
  Are you still looking for a holiday dish to satisfy a wide range of tastes and food sensitivities? Squash, beans, and corn make an appearance in this…
- Highlighting Native Foods: Savory Acorn Quinoa Muffins
  There is always something new for me to discover at the market that caters to our city’s north Asian transplants and culinary fans. This time, it was…
- Mouth-watering GF Bacon Cheddar Herb Muffins
  A two-pound package of bacon, that I'd only made it half-way through when making white chicken chili earlier in the week, as well as a chunk of sharp…
- Vibrant Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats for a Dreary Day
  This morning, with such a dreary and gray sky, I made a hearty and gluten-free batch of pumpkin steel cut oats. Vibrant orange and warm, it brought just the…
- Mushroom & Lentil Pot Pie with GF Biscuit Topping
  One recipe from the November issue of bon appétit stood out to me more than most. Maybe it was the mushrooms, or maybe it had to do with the lentil and…
- Gluten-free Baking Powder Biscuits
  Years ago, my family used to have a big breakfast on the weekends: eggs, bacon, pancakes...or biscuits. Slathered with butter and jam or sandwiching an egg,…
- Red Lentil Soup on a Cold Winter’s Day
  When the weather changes as drastically as it does here in Utah, what I crave does as well. When the snow hits, I gravitate towards soup and other comfort…
- Spaghetti Squash Gratin with Crimini Mushrooms
  Like everyone else lately, I was looking for a recipe that that would turn spaghetti squash into something amazing. Not that it doesn't have merit on it's…
- Spinach Salad with Roast Pork Loin, Fingerling Potatoes, and Chutney Vinaigrette
  This is a salad for the meat-and-potatoes folks in your life. It is rich, hearty, and great for a cool fall evening. Not much fanfare here, just good eats.
- Coconut Brown Rice Pudding for Breakfast
  When I was a kid, my favorite breakfast was a hot bowl of cream-of-wheat with milk and sugar and piles of Cheerios on top. What I liked the most were the…
- GF DF Dill & Cheese Pie (Placinta cu branza si marar)
  Placinta cu branza si marar is traditional to Romania and the Republic of Moldova, a country where I spent a year as a Peace Corps Volunteer. With talk of a…
- Meals-Ready-To-Go (MRTG): Asian-style Meatloaf
  OK, so there probably isn’t Asian meatloaf. What I mean to say is that the meatloaf recipe is inspired by Asian flavors and ingredients. This particular…
- Carbonara by the Bowlful with Mushrooms and Chilies, Too!
  My first bowl of spaghetti carbonara was eaten amongst friends in a compact student dorm in Eastern Finland. The chef was a British forestry student with a…
- Earning Your Stripes the Adzuki Way
  I've had a jar full of adzuki beans sitting in the cupboard for a long time. While making a pot of coffee, I rinsed a cup of beans and put them to soak.…
- There are many ways to skin a cat
  OK, no cat-skinning, just the need find an alternative way to deal with a tricky bulb. It's Iron Chef night. This evening's ingredient is the now in-season…
- Tuna Poke and Cake
  Today was another cake-baking day. My mom has a brunch once a year to which I usually bring a fruit plate or something boring like that. I jumped at making…
- Garlicky Pizzaliciousness - Creamy Paleo Garlic Sauce
  Aside from a good substitute for flour tortillas, there is one other thing I keep trying to figure out: a good garlic sauce for pizza. Today, I finally came…
- Quick GF Pineapple Upside-down Cake
  Last night, I totally messed up the cake I was making. You know how pineapple upside down cake is supposed to have the pineapple at the bottom of the cake…
- Home-made Coffee Liqueur
  On a trip to Mexico several years ago, I bought a large bottle of Kahlua coffee liqueur. When I came back, I was gifted another bottle. I don't drink Kahlua…
- GF DF Pasta with Tuna and Olives
  Several years ago, I found myself at a fancy Italian restaurant where I did not recognize a single dish on the menu. I ordered a simple Tuna dish with lemon,…
- A Gluten-Free Version of Heidi’s Walnut Miso Noodles
  I enjoy reading Heidi Swanson’s 101 Cookbooks blog. The recipe I have most enjoyed since it was shared last spring is Walnut Miso Noodles. It is…
- Mulberry and Walnut Snack Bars
  After making trail mix the other day, I decided to figure out what to do with the mulberries I had left. I ran across a blog called Afghan Cooking Unveiled…
- Clearing the Cupboards = Exotic Trail Mix
  I was making a shopping list this morning and realized I had dribs and drabs of certain ingredients, and way too much of others, including some dried white…
- Simple GF Miso Soup for Camping and Backpacking
  I was craving a steaming bowl of brothy soup today, but did not have the patience to make something from scratch. Instead, I grabbed a box of miso soup mix,…
- Drinky and Stinky Garlicky Goodness continued…Risotto with Mushrooms
  Today is the day – garlic fest! I'm excited to see what other garlic dishes make an appearance at dinner tonight, particularly for dessert. The second…
- 13 Heads of Garlic and Some Strung-out (up?) Pork
  Tomorrow is another Iron Chef night. The ingredient: garlic. I have no idea what the complete meal will entail, but we are preparing the entrée. With…
- Bangers and Masala Mash
  My favorite spice shop is a hybrid of convenience store and Indian market located down the hill from the University of Utah. It seems to cater primarily to…
- GF/DF Karjalan piirakka (AKA Karelian rye pastry)
  I’ve had a sudden craving for a Finnish rye pastry with rice porridge filling and egg butter (Munavoi) – which is exactly what it sounds like – on…
- “Quick” Chile Walnut Hash (a la chiles en nogada)
  This dish is de-lish. The recipe is inspired by traditional Mexican stuffed chiles with walnut sauce. I say inspired, because I offer up a version that is…
- Sweet potato quiche with carmelized onions and polenta crust
  Sometimes I am struck with a sudden urge to make something that does not seem to have anything to do with what I've been thinking. And yet, it uses ingredient…
- Shchi da kasha, pisha nasha
  Half of a cabbage I bought for another dish – and which has been waiting in the refrigerator ever since, along with some carrots and a couple of potatoes…
- Easy Paleo Tomatillo Enchiladas
  I found a bottle of what looked like home-canned garlic tomatillo salsa at the store a couple of weeks ago. It was in a quart-sized Mason jar with a raffia…
- Spicy Pumpkin Tomato Soup
  Finding fresh produce in the dead of a rural, Moldovan winter is almost impossible. Almost. When I served in the Peace Corps many moons ago, the one winter…
- Beet Walnut Soup with a Hint of Apples
  I love beets. For those who don’t, it is often the preparation that leaves a poor taste memory behind. To truly appreciate their brilliant fuchsia color…
Category: Resources (7)
- June Food and Agriculture Resource Roundup
  Every so often, I run into books, articles, blog posts, videos, and other online media that help me better understand the food that we eat - from how to grow…
- 6 Ways to Play With Your Food (Or How to Conduct Kitchen Experiments)
  Last week, I posted a picture on Facebook and Google+ of a dish I improvised with some roast chicken and other ingredients I had on hand. It turned out…
- My Farm Field Trip + Ways to Support Our Local Farmers
  When a new friend suggested I attend a local agriculture conference, my first thought was “why?” I assumed that there would only be talk of seed…
- Pinterest for food bloggers and food lovers
  Why Pinterest matters to food lovers and ways for food bloggers to invite them to the table Are you on Pinterest yet? If not, and you either write about…
- How do I love thee, citrus? Let me count the ways!
  I had a completely different plan in mind for this week's blog post than what I ended up writing - like a lot of people, I was going to make something "Super…
- 20 ways to eat well and save money (at the same time)
  . 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…
- will the new USDA dietary guidelines support healthy food movement? find out on monday
  Are you ready for the new food guidelines? Well apparently, the USDA is getting ready to share them with you. The question is, will they be consistent with…
Category: Product, Book, and Recipe Reviews (6)
My thoughts on books, new products, and other people’s recipes and cooking tips that are geared towards people, like us, with food allergies and…
- Coconuts and the Blades (AKA Coconut Knives) that Cut Them
  Last summer while wandering through an Asian grocery store, I stopped in the kitchen tools section. I ended up buying some things that, today, I don't think…
- Paleo Power Lunch Ideas
  This post was originally part of a 5 day Kick-off Celebration. Making and taking Paleo food to work to get you through the day doesn't have to be a…
- Lunch: No Longer the Forgotten Meal + Paleo Power Lunch Celebration
  Back when I first discovered my numerous food sensitivities – it’s been about 6 years now – I went through what everyone seems to go through when they…
- Viva [Venezuelan] Vegan! Terry Hope Romero’s New Cookbook
  Terry Hope Romero recently released her latest cookbook: Viva Vegan!: 200 Authentic and Fabulous Recipes for Latin Food Lovers . Thumbing through the index,…
- GF DF Dill & Cheese Pie (Placinta cu branza si marar)
  Placinta cu branza si marar is traditional to Romania and the Republic of Moldova, a country where I spent a year as a Peace Corps Volunteer. With talk of a…
- La chia y la india
  In the course of reading the book "Born to Run", I learned about a use of the chia seed – a seed I had been experimenting with long before I read the book -…
Category: Travel-Inspired Cooking and Eating (23)
Travel-inspired cooking and eating is about figuring out what to eat while traveling abroad, finding inspiration in an ethnic meal or grocery store, or using…
- China - A Feast for the Senses, But Especially Our Taste Buds
  A year ago, my husband and I were invited to join some of our favorite traveling companions on a journey to Tibet. We planned, did some research, and…
- Crockpot Cochinita (Puerco) Pibil: Yucatecan-style Pork with a Telenovela Twist
  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…
- Super Simple Stir-fry Formula
  My first recipe experiments were in a shared dorm hall kitchen during my freshman year of college. Unfortunately, those meals were mostly forgettable. What…
- Reinventing Chiles en Nogada Soup-Style
  Deconstruct: To break something down into its component parts. For a recipe, this means looking at the recipe and determining the essential…
- Super Simple Hummus - With or Without the Chickpeas
  Every time I think about posting a recipe for hummus, I stop. It seems like it is one of those things that everyone covers just because it is so darned…
- Ghee Whiz – an “almost-butter” alternative for the dairy intolerant
  I’ve been on a food book binge lately: biographies, non-fiction overviews of specific foods, recipe books, etc. One that I picked up is called Milk: The…
- Roasting red peppers for a creamy spice bazaar-inspired soup
  Spicy, bright, and good enough to eat every day! At least, that's according to my husband, who likes this soup so much he's taken it to work with him each…
- Crock Pot Pork Carnitas with Cabbage Lime Garnish
  Cubes of pork shoulder marinated over-night in milk and quartered oranges. A 5-gallon pot with pounds of lard and the pork chunks heated to the brink of…
- Mexico on my Mind
  Each day last week, I woke to the sound of the surf and the chatter of pigeons which, like clockwork, flocked to the rafters above our window at exactly 6:30…
- I am so excited for 2012, I can’t even express it clearly. If you had a crazy 2011 – and I know of a LOT of people who did, then maybe you can…
- A Bowl in One - Quick and Easy (and healthy too!) Asian Rice Bowls
  When I’m in the mood for something filling but not heavy, tasty but healthy, I turn to rice bowls. They are the perfect gluten-free easy meal.
- Taking a trip to Belize without leaving the kitchen
  A Belize-inspired vegetarian side dish of coconut rice with the tropical flavors of cashews and pineapple.
- Viva [Venezuelan] Vegan! Terry Hope Romero’s New Cookbook
  Terry Hope Romero recently released her latest cookbook: Viva Vegan!: 200 Authentic and Fabulous Recipes for Latin Food Lovers . Thumbing through the index,…
- GF DF Dill & Cheese Pie (Placinta cu branza si marar)
  Placinta cu branza si marar is traditional to Romania and the Republic of Moldova, a country where I spent a year as a Peace Corps Volunteer. With talk of a…
- Meals-Ready-To-Go (MRTG): Asian-style Meatloaf
  OK, so there probably isn’t Asian meatloaf. What I mean to say is that the meatloaf recipe is inspired by Asian flavors and ingredients. This particular…
- Earning Your Stripes the Adzuki Way
  I've had a jar full of adzuki beans sitting in the cupboard for a long time. While making a pot of coffee, I rinsed a cup of beans and put them to soak.…
- Tuna Poke and Cake
  Today was another cake-baking day. My mom has a brunch once a year to which I usually bring a fruit plate or something boring like that. I jumped at making…
- Mulberry and Walnut Snack Bars
  After making trail mix the other day, I decided to figure out what to do with the mulberries I had left. I ran across a blog called Afghan Cooking Unveiled…
- Bangers and Masala Mash
  My favorite spice shop is a hybrid of convenience store and Indian market located down the hill from the University of Utah. It seems to cater primarily to…
- GF/DF Karjalan piirakka (AKA Karelian rye pastry)
  I’ve had a sudden craving for a Finnish rye pastry with rice porridge filling and egg butter (Munavoi) – which is exactly what it sounds like – on…
- “Quick” Chile Walnut Hash (a la chiles en nogada)
  This dish is de-lish. The recipe is inspired by traditional Mexican stuffed chiles with walnut sauce. I say inspired, because I offer up a version that is…
- Shchi da kasha, pisha nasha
  Half of a cabbage I bought for another dish – and which has been waiting in the refrigerator ever since, along with some carrots and a couple of potatoes…
- Easy Paleo Tomatillo Enchiladas
  I found a bottle of what looked like home-canned garlic tomatillo salsa at the store a couple of weeks ago. It was in a quart-sized Mason jar with a raffia…
Category: Stories - Food as Main Character (7)
Food is central to so much of what we do and it is often a key character in the stories of our lives. This category covers funny, adventurous, nurturing and…
- Garbanzo beans pop, pop, pop - who knew?
  Have you ever eaten a fresh garbanzo bean? Have you ever even seen one? I've eaten chickpeas for years dried and then cooked, but never, until this…
- Sweet Limes - New tastes and new friends
  Lemons? Think again. These are sweet Palestinian limes... When I went to the Mexican market the other day, I saw some for the first time. I picked one up…
- Beets are beautiful - raw or roasted!
  The bunch of big, beautiful, brilliant beets was tossed casually onto the table. Disregarded. Late afternoon sunlight warmed the leaves, leaving them…
- Snow White’s Poison Apple and Other Fairy Tale Foods
  Have you fallen spell to modern fairy and folk tale retellings that have made their way to TV and the movies? Then this post is for you. Poisoned apples,…
- What do black beans, peer pressure, Finns, and 5 degree temperatures have in common?
  Running in below-freezing temperatures requires a combination of will-power, friendly challenge, and the expectation of a warm meal afterward.
- Pig lips – a vehicle for the divine flavor of chorizo
  Me: "I'd like your red pepper and chorizo tacos, please. Do they have cheese on them?" Waiter: "No, they're vegan; we use chorizo made from soy. And, what…
- Drinking Tea
  I went to a movie with a friend this afternoon, and came home to an empty house. Something about the quiet and the somber skies made me stop for a minute. I…
Category: Just For Fun (49)
Fun kitchen and eating experiments, mishaps, photos, and adventures.
- China - A Feast for the Senses, But Especially Our Taste Buds
  A year ago, my husband and I were invited to join some of our favorite traveling companions on a journey to Tibet. We planned, did some research, and…
- Yummy Honey, Seed & Nut Power Snack Recipes
  Last week I talked about tasting honey. In my opinion, honey can be overpowering - rich, sweet, even palpitation-inducing - on its own and tastes best…
- So Sweet It Is - Tasting Honey from Around the World
  I’ve been on a honey kick this year. Not the kind of kick that causes me to eat honey all of the time (I don't and can't without heart palpitations and a…
- Coconuts and the Blades (AKA Coconut Knives) that Cut Them
  Last summer while wandering through an Asian grocery store, I stopped in the kitchen tools section. I ended up buying some things that, today, I don't think…
- Paleo Power Lunch Giveaway Winners
  Thank you to everyone who entered the Paleo Power Lunch Giveaway, has helped spread the word (which I greatly appreciate), and who has signed up for Maoomba…
- Paleo Power Lunch Ideas
  This post was originally part of a 5 day Kick-off Celebration. Making and taking Paleo food to work to get you through the day doesn't have to be a…
- Lunch: No Longer the Forgotten Meal + Paleo Power Lunch Celebration
  Back when I first discovered my numerous food sensitivities – it’s been about 6 years now – I went through what everyone seems to go through when they…
- Compost Smoothies to Nourish Your Garden
  A Quick and Easy Way to Add Nutrients to Your Planting Soil A couple of weeks ago, I was faced with stacks of kitchen waste - more than usual - while…
- Rainy Day Ramble and a Poem
  Do you ever have one of those days when you just can't seem to muster the energy or focus to do what you planned - like writing a blog post? Well, today…
- Photos from The Buffalo Run
  In a post last week, I talked about the buffalo trail run I was going to participate in. It was truly awe-inspiring. At one point in the run, 10 American…
- Running with the Buffalo + Healthy Creativity
  Have I told you that I love to run? Have I also mentioned that despite this love, and how great running makes me feel, I struggle to make time for it -…
- A Beautiful French Heirloom Pumpkin
  I walked into the kitchen in the late afternoon while the sun was low in the sky. The room was cast in hues of deep orange, and this pumpkin, with shadowed…
- Mango mania!
  I looooove mangos! All varieties. My favorite thing to do is take a very ripe mango, roll it around until the flesh is pulverized and juicy, and then poke…
- Have a "berry" happy Valentine's Day!
  A tasty Happy Valentine's day strawberry heart from Maoomba to you!
- Garbanzo beans pop, pop, pop - who knew?
  Have you ever eaten a fresh garbanzo bean? Have you ever even seen one? I've eaten chickpeas for years dried and then cooked, but never, until this…
- Pinterest for food bloggers and food lovers
  Why Pinterest matters to food lovers and ways for food bloggers to invite them to the table Are you on Pinterest yet? If not, and you either write about…
- How do I love thee, citrus? Let me count the ways!
  I had a completely different plan in mind for this week's blog post than what I ended up writing - like a lot of people, I was going to make something "Super…
- Sweet Limes - New tastes and new friends
  Lemons? Think again. These are sweet Palestinian limes... When I went to the Mexican market the other day, I saw some for the first time. I picked one up…
- Mexico on my Mind
  Each day last week, I woke to the sound of the surf and the chatter of pigeons which, like clockwork, flocked to the rafters above our window at exactly 6:30…
- Beets are beautiful - raw or roasted!
  The bunch of big, beautiful, brilliant beets was tossed casually onto the table. Disregarded. Late afternoon sunlight warmed the leaves, leaving them…
- Snow White’s Poison Apple and Other Fairy Tale Foods
  Have you fallen spell to modern fairy and folk tale retellings that have made their way to TV and the movies? Then this post is for you. Poisoned apples,…
- 25 Quick and Easy Gluten-free and Dairy-free Snacks
  I believe that snacks or small meals should be quick to prepare and easy to grab on the go. Even when you can’t have gluten or dairy. Here are some…
- Gluten-free/dairy-free Car Camping and the Next Day Frittata
  Several years ago, our camp food was tasty in a starchy and cheesy kind of way. These days, our campfood uses gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients, but is…
- A Weekend's Worth of Canning Farmer's Market Finds
  Photos of a weekend's worth of canning and pickling farmer's market finds -from rosy pink radishes and purple cabbage to bitter rhubarb and sweet cherries.
- Shaking things up at Maoomba
  If you have been following the Maoomba.com website for a while, you have probably noticed a few changes. We are shaking things up around here. For those of…
- dreaming of spring blossoms and greens
  Today is April 9th. Despite the occasional spring snow flurry, typically by this point in the year, winter has come and gone. But not this year. Snow is…
- instruments of revelry
  Theremin, guitars, bouzouki, maracas, trumpet, accordion, violin, keyboard, flute, tambourine, bass, drums, tuba, xylophone, and bongos. These are the…
- visit some of the great museums of the world from your own home
  When I learned this week that Google had collaborated with several of the world's great museums to make their collections available online, I was really…
- ask not what your country can do for you
  Today is the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speech, the speech in which he called the American public to action with his…
- The Beet Goes On
  No recipe needed. Just roast, peel, and eat.
- Cocoa Iron Chef Night: Chicken Mole Poblano
  Last week presented a new Iron Chef Night challenge - cocoa, and a good reason to finally make mole, something I've shied away from for years because of a…
- Hiking Under the Fire Rainbow
  Had I not seen pictures of the phenomenon recently, I would have thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. First, a yelp. My dogs stopped and perked their…
- Viva [Venezuelan] Vegan! Terry Hope Romero’s New Cookbook
  Terry Hope Romero recently released her latest cookbook: Viva Vegan!: 200 Authentic and Fabulous Recipes for Latin Food Lovers . Thumbing through the index,…
- Mt. Olympus as the Sun Sets
  One evening last month, I was sitting at my desk when the light in the room suddenly changed. When I looked up, the sky was yellow. Over the next 30…
- Park City Arts Festival – Andrew Carson
  Every year I go to the Park City Arts Festival, I see these fantastic, whimsical creations by wind sculptor Andrew Carson. With an overcast sky, the colors…
- Gorgeous Key Lime Curd Tart with Berries
  This week, in answer to my prayers about finding ways to use up fruit, Bon Appetit came in the mail, spreading good eats and cheer in the form of a Lime Tart…
- Litchi and a Burro: A Still Life
  I went to the Asian market I love and saw that litchis and burro bananas are in season. I think I enjoyed looking at them more than I enjoyed tasting them,…
- Baozi – Steamed Buns Undone
  There's a market on 9th South and 5th East, just west of Liberty Park, that carries the widest variety of South Asian foods in the city of Salt Lake, from…
- Pig lips – a vehicle for the divine flavor of chorizo
  Me: "I'd like your red pepper and chorizo tacos, please. Do they have cheese on them?" Waiter: "No, they're vegan; we use chorizo made from soy. And, what…
- Missing Moab
  The Canyonlands Half Marathon is a beautiful run through a red rock canyon; a sleepy river accompanying you the entire way. If only I'd been well enough to…
- Quick GF Pineapple Upside-down Cake
  Last night, I totally messed up the cake I was making. You know how pineapple upside down cake is supposed to have the pineapple at the bottom of the cake…
- A Gluten-Free Version of Heidi’s Walnut Miso Noodles
  I enjoy reading Heidi Swanson’s 101 Cookbooks blog. The recipe I have most enjoyed since it was shared last spring is Walnut Miso Noodles. It is…
- Clearing the Cupboards = Exotic Trail Mix
  I was making a shopping list this morning and realized I had dribs and drabs of certain ingredients, and way too much of others, including some dried white…
- Drinky and Stinky Garlicky Goodness continued…Risotto with Mushrooms
  Today is the day – garlic fest! I'm excited to see what other garlic dishes make an appearance at dinner tonight, particularly for dessert. The second…
- Curried Cashew Salad
  Oh boy. Some days, I just need food that satisfies ALL of my taste buds. Today was one of those days. With a handful of cashews, 8 pounds of apples, and some…
- Drinking Tea
  I went to a movie with a friend this afternoon, and came home to an empty house. Something about the quiet and the somber skies made me stop for a minute. I…
- La chia y la india
  In the course of reading the book "Born to Run", I learned about a use of the chia seed – a seed I had been experimenting with long before I read the book -…
- Sweet potato quiche with carmelized onions and polenta crust
  Sometimes I am struck with a sudden urge to make something that does not seem to have anything to do with what I've been thinking. And yet, it uses ingredient…
- Beet Walnut Soup with a Hint of Apples
  I love beets. For those who don’t, it is often the preparation that leaves a poor taste memory behind. To truly appreciate their brilliant fuchsia color…
Category: Food for an Active Lifestyle (16)
Tips and ideas for keeping energy-packed and quick-to-grab foods at hand for kids’ sport and extracurricular activities, for your own running, biking, or…
- Broadening the Idea of Breakfast: Not just your typical morning meals
  I've been out of it - focus, sleep, the internet, even the country. Hopefully, it didn't really seem like I was gone. But, I was....to the farthest reaches…
- Yummy Honey, Seed & Nut Power Snack Recipes
  Last week I talked about tasting honey. In my opinion, honey can be overpowering - rich, sweet, even palpitation-inducing - on its own and tastes best…
- Super Simple Hummus - With or Without the Chickpeas
  Every time I think about posting a recipe for hummus, I stop. It seems like it is one of those things that everyone covers just because it is so darned…
- Colorful Mango Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
  Mango photos, mango-cutting tutorials...maybe it's time for a mango recipe! And for those of us still on the edge of winter, this recipe will add color to…
- Gluten-free Pumpkin Nut Pancakes
  When I’m not drinking my pumpkin, putting it in a soup, or making a curry or some other concoction out of it, I make pumpkin nut pancakes . Not only are…
- Powerful Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
  Hey, it's pumpkin month! Here’s a pumpkin pie smoothie that celebrates the occasion, and is good (and good for you). I have been drinking one nearly…
- Curried cashew cauliflower and sweet potato soup and a cold, hard cider
  In this recipe you will roast all of the vegetables and nuts in a single pan. With a quick spice pan toast, a puree, and a simmer, you will have a fragrant,…
- 25 Quick and Easy Gluten-free and Dairy-free Snacks
  I believe that snacks or small meals should be quick to prepare and easy to grab on the go. Even when you can’t have gluten or dairy. Here are some…
- Gluten-free/dairy-free Car Camping and the Next Day Frittata
  Several years ago, our camp food was tasty in a starchy and cheesy kind of way. These days, our campfood uses gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients, but is…
- Ode to Leftovers (and why they are great for people with gluten and dairy allergies)
  I sometimes think that leftovers get a bad rap. But, leftovers offer such promise, especially for those of us who struggle to find time to make food that is…
- What do black beans, peer pressure, Finns, and 5 degree temperatures have in common?
  Running in below-freezing temperatures requires a combination of will-power, friendly challenge, and the expectation of a warm meal afterward.
- Quick GF Pineapple Upside-down Cake
  Last night, I totally messed up the cake I was making. You know how pineapple upside down cake is supposed to have the pineapple at the bottom of the cake…
- Mulberry and Walnut Snack Bars
  After making trail mix the other day, I decided to figure out what to do with the mulberries I had left. I ran across a blog called Afghan Cooking Unveiled…
- Clearing the Cupboards = Exotic Trail Mix
  I was making a shopping list this morning and realized I had dribs and drabs of certain ingredients, and way too much of others, including some dried white…
- Simple GF Miso Soup for Camping and Backpacking
  I was craving a steaming bowl of brothy soup today, but did not have the patience to make something from scratch. Instead, I grabbed a box of miso soup mix,…
- La chia y la india
  In the course of reading the book "Born to Run", I learned about a use of the chia seed – a seed I had been experimenting with long before I read the book -…
Category: Eating at Home (17)
Suggestions for managing the pantry, the cooking responsibilities, the menu, and time when not everyone in your household has food allergies or sensitivities,…
- Crockpot Cochinita (Puerco) Pibil: Yucatecan-style Pork with a Telenovela Twist
  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…
- Super Simple Stir-fry Formula
  My first recipe experiments were in a shared dorm hall kitchen during my freshman year of college. Unfortunately, those meals were mostly forgettable. What…
- Poached Salmon in Foil Packets - Two Days, Two Ways
  I was browsing. Just trying to mind my own business. But, then I heard a deep voice - a la Michael Clarke Duncan - ask, “What’s for dinner?” Standi…
- Batches of Green Chile Garlic Burgers + Evening Rituals
  My husband and I have a Monday-evening ritual that involves cooking up the same thing each week and tuning in to the latest episode of House. It's not…
- Flavor Bible to the Rescue (AKA Awesome Broccoli Soup)
  I teach a class called Friday Night Fridge Finds on ChefHangout.com. The premise behind it is that we - people in general - often wind up at the end of the…
- Simple Side: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Quick Marinara
  Brussels sprouts have become a favorite around our house this winter. We buy several pounds at a time. I suspect that if one wants to gorge themselves on…
- What to do With a Pound of Mushrooms
  Sometimes I buy things on a whim in amounts that don’t seem realistic for my 2-person household. This week it was a 1-pound container of baby bello…
- Reeled in by a Fish - Poached Salmon and Egg
  If you love salmon and egg yolk, this dish is for you. They complement each other nicely. And the dish is quick to prepare, whether you make it as a power…
- Gluten-free Pumpkin Nut Pancakes
  When I’m not drinking my pumpkin, putting it in a soup, or making a curry or some other concoction out of it, I make pumpkin nut pancakes . Not only are…
- Orange-Roasted Broccoli, Beets and Garlic Bulb with Pan-fried Chipotle Chops
  Beets, broccoli and garlic bulbs (cloves, really)…some of my favorite vegetables. I don’t know why it took a dearth of fridge contents for me to realize…
- Why my favorite gluten-free noodle isn’t a noodle at all
  Spaghetti squash is my favorite late-summer squash because of its versatility and because it's great gluten-free pasta substitute. In this recipe, I use…
- Curried cashew cauliflower and sweet potato soup and a cold, hard cider
  In this recipe you will roast all of the vegetables and nuts in a single pan. With a quick spice pan toast, a puree, and a simmer, you will have a fragrant,…
- A Bowl in One - Quick and Easy (and healthy too!) Asian Rice Bowls
  When I’m in the mood for something filling but not heavy, tasty but healthy, I turn to rice bowls. They are the perfect gluten-free easy meal.
- In-season corn and heirloom tomatoes add color and flavor to this filling side
  Fresh roasted corn and heirloom cherry and pear tomatoes add color and sweetness to this Roasted Corn Quinoa Salad
- Light and Easy Nectarine, Fresh Green, and Pistachio Salad - no gluten or dairy to weigh this baby down
  This light summer salad uses seasonal nectarines, sprouts, and greens, along with rich avocados and pistachios and a spritz of zesty balsamic vinaigrette.…
- Egg-, Gluten-, & Dairy-free Rich Dark Chocolate Tapioca Pudding Recipe
  National Tapioca Day was yesterday. It inspired me to make a good old-fashioned comfort dish with a modern, grown-up spin. The result is a dark chocolate…
- Gluten-free Pasta with Fresh Kale and Tomatoes
  I bought some kale the other day thinking I would make soup out of it. While it still feels like winter where I live, it is June and a light pasta dish…
Category: Inspiration (16)
- Flavor Bible to the Rescue (AKA Awesome Broccoli Soup)
  I teach a class called Friday Night Fridge Finds on ChefHangout.com. The premise behind it is that we - people in general - often wind up at the end of the…
- Photos from The Buffalo Run
  In a post last week, I talked about the buffalo trail run I was going to participate in. It was truly awe-inspiring. At one point in the run, 10 American…
- Revolutionizing Our Relationship With Food
  Earlier today, while meandering around on Facebook, I ran across a question posted on DanielleLaPorte.com that instantly intrigued me: what do you want to…
- Mango mania!
  I looooove mangos! All varieties. My favorite thing to do is take a very ripe mango, roll it around until the flesh is pulverized and juicy, and then poke…
- Garbanzo beans pop, pop, pop - who knew?
  Have you ever eaten a fresh garbanzo bean? Have you ever even seen one? I've eaten chickpeas for years dried and then cooked, but never, until this…
- I am so excited for 2012, I can’t even express it clearly. If you had a crazy 2011 – and I know of a LOT of people who did, then maybe you can…
- Thank you and happy holidays!
  As the year winds down, and it is doing so very quickly, I am taking the opportunity to review what has happened for Maoomba in 2011 and plan for 2012.
- Serving up the real me - reflections and realizations
  I have long considered myself a part of the gluten-free community. But, it took me 5 years & going to a GF expo to realize that I really am not a gluten-free…
- The Girl Effect: Do you know the power of educating girls?
  Today's post is a bit of a departure from the things I normally write about, but I so believe in the power of educating girls, that I am participating in the…
- visit some of the great museums of the world from your own home
  When I learned this week that Google had collaborated with several of the world's great museums to make their collections available online, I was really…
- who do you have to thank for who you are today? (and 5 reasons to share the love)
  This past weekend, a college-age friend of mine, one I've known since she was 7 years old, invited me to a Sundance Film Festival screening of Miss Representati…
- the start of a remarkable new year
  Man, oh man, I've been procrastinating writing this post - it's already half way through January. Not exactly the best way to start off a new year, particularl…
- The Incredible In-between
  Last week was one of those weeks when the snow on the mountains told me to dress for cool temperatures, but 5 minutes of walking up the mountainside left me…
- Hiking Under the Fire Rainbow
  Had I not seen pictures of the phenomenon recently, I would have thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. First, a yelp. My dogs stopped and perked their…
- Park City Arts Festival – Andrew Carson
  Every year I go to the Park City Arts Festival, I see these fantastic, whimsical creations by wind sculptor Andrew Carson. With an overcast sky, the colors…
- Dragonflies and Flutterby’s
  Twice this week, I have held creatures in my hand that appeared to be on the verge of leaving their short lives: A swallowtail butterfly up the canyon and a…
Category: What's for Dinner? (5)
- Crockpot Cochinita (Puerco) Pibil: Yucatecan-style Pork with a Telenovela Twist
  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…
- Cauliflower: a companion for paleo chipotle chicken casserole
  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…
- Fancy some meatloaf?
  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…
- 20 ways to eat well and save money (at the same time)
  . 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…
- Easy Paleo Tomatillo Enchiladas
  I found a bottle of what looked like home-canned garlic tomatillo salsa at the store a couple of weeks ago. It was in a quart-sized Mason jar with a raffia…

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