Friday’s Thank You Gift

strategic shopper

Thank you for reading the Maoomba blog!  I am honored that you take the time to drop by each week and to share your own experiences with me – either on the blog or behind the scenes. As I launch Paleo Power Lunch, I want to take this opportunity to thank you by sharing parts [...]

Lunch: No Longer the Forgotten Meal + Paleo Power Lunch Celebration

From Paleo Power Lunch

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 suddenly can’t or choose not to have food they’re accustomed to eating.  Things like disorientation in my kitchen and at the store, frustration with having to learn how [...]

Poached Salmon in Foil Packets – Two Days, Two Ways

Poached Salmon from Maoomba Pinnable

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?” Standing next to me was the butcher – as imposing as his voice, arms crossed as if proudly surveying the meat, poultry, and seafood refrigeration units that [...]

Carlos’ Charro Chili for Cinco de Mayo

Carlos charro chile from Maoomba

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 later in life – after years of working hard for others. Less flashy, more family, he was also the cook in the house.  Two of the recipes [...]

Reinventing Chiles en Nogada Soup-Style

Serve! Top with fresh pomegranate seeds or cilantro if you like.

Deconstruct:  To break something down into its component parts. For a recipe, this means looking at the recipe and determining the essential ingredients – the ones that make the dish unique, satisfying, and flavorful. Deconstruction is one of my favorite ways to reinvent a dish when I want to experience its flavors AND tailor the [...]

Compost Smoothies to Nourish Your Garden

Compost Smoothie Pinnable

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 putting together meals for a photo shoot.  I put the waste in a large sealable container and set it on the porch until I could [...]

Batches of Green Chile Garlic Burgers + Evening Rituals

green chile garlic burgers pinnable

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 exciting.  In fact, it is completely comfortable and relaxed – a way of easing back into the week.  But, it is something we both look forward to. [...]

Rainy Day Ramble and a Poem

peony tree in bloom

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 is one of those days for me.  I’ve been burning the midnight oil this week, facing down spring allergies, and cleaning up our [...]

Super Simple Hummus – With or Without the Chickpeas

Paleo roasted beet hummus

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 simple.  And the core ingredients of lemon, cumin, garlic, and olive oil – and even the distinctive tahini sesame paste – can be mixed with [...]

April 2012 Maoomba Cooking Class Schedule on ChefHangout.com

Easy Gluten-free & Whole Food Cooking

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 comfort of your own kitchen.  I hope to see you in an upcoming class! Home-style Mexican Chorizo April 1, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Daylight Time   If you haven’t had homemade [...]