Food Feature

  • Potato Leek Sesame Soup

    When winter arrives, I begin to rely on warming foods like ginger, turmeric and spicy chili paste cooked up into a soup to warm me up from the inside out. Believe it or…

  • Pumpkin Spice Stewed Apples

    Since oatmeal does not sit well with me, these stewed apples fill the void of a warm, porridge style breakfast on a chilly day. This dish be enjoyed by itself, or can be…

  • Green Hummus with Feta

    There’s nothing quite like homemade hummus that you can find in stores. With this zingy hummus I omitted the traditional tahini and added walnuts for a hint of earthiness. After spending a handful…

  • Tabasco Hot Toddy

    When your bones are chilled from a long day surfing, playing in the snow or simply living in a van, turn to this hot and spicy bev to warm you up from the…

  • Simple Shakshuka

    Shakshuka also known as “eggs in purgatory” is nothing more than eggs poached in your favorite tomato sauce. Best served with a nice crunchy baguette, Shakshuka can be chowed down any time of…

  • Black Bean Dip

    There is no shame in eating the entire batch with a spoon. Ingredients: 1 can of black beans – juice included A spoonful of tomato paste A dash of apple cider vinegar or…

  • The Perfect Breakfast Sando

    There’s nothing like a beautifully crafted bagel sandwich on a lazy Sunday morning… or any morning, really. Skip the diner chaos and learn the secrets to constructing the perfect breaky sandwich from the…

  • LEAFSPRING ROLLS

    Get it? Leafspring, like the rear suspension in my van? 😉 Fresh, crunchy and easy, spring rolls are a go-to when my fridge is filled with random veggie scraps and just I don’t…