Hummus Flatbreads

Hummus Flatbreads… because apparently it’s a thing. I took a stab at making one last night for dinner, and was surprisingly pleased by the results.  I grilled my flatbread on a hot grill, and then coated it with a thin layer of hummus followed by a salad of fresh greens, tomatoes, and grilled veggies.  This…

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Guatemala – a Study in Color

Guatemala is often referred to as the land of eternal Spring, and it’s textiles’ vibrant colors and nature motifs reflect that.  Guatemalan textiles have alway stood out as uniquely beautiful to me with their bright colors, intricate patterns, and silky textures.  I came home from my last trip inspired to incorporate some of those colors…

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Grilled Eggplant Crostini

Eggplants are a hard vegetable to like – not particularly due to it’s taste, which is fairly mild, but due to it’s texture when cooked.  Leaving the skin on helps the eggplant retain it’s form while cooking, but the skin can turn out tough if not treated properly, and cooking eggplant without its skin leaves…

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Curried Chicken Salad

One of my favorite sandwich recipes, and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Recipe makes two servings. Ingredients: 1 pre-cooked diced Chicken breast 1 sliced Scallion 2 tbsp Mayonnaise 1 tsp Curry Powder dash of Salt 1/4 cup dried Cranberries Directions: Combine the above ingredients together, and serve cold on a bed of…

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