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Fish tacos
Ingredients24 small flour tortillas1 1/2 lb tilapia1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp cayenne pepper1 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper1 Tbsp Olive oil1 Tbsp unsalted butter Fish Taco Toppings:1/2 small purple cabbage2 medium avocado, sliced2 roma tomatoes, diced (optional)1/2 diced red onion1/2 bunch Cilantro, longer stems removed4 oz 1 cup Cotija cheese, grated1 lime cut into 8Continue reading “Fish tacos”
Apple Oatmeal Pancakes
Ingredients½ cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt1 large egg2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for serving1 tablespoon avocado oil, plus more for the pan1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups whole rolled oats2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon sea saltFresh fruit, for serving Mix all ingredients together in aContinue reading “Apple Oatmeal Pancakes”
Him in My House
My last post, “To Foster or Not to Foster” was 1.5 months ago. A lot has happened since then. The County gave my husband and I a long weekend to make a decision whether we would take a full time foster placement with the possibility of adoption if their efforts to reunify with mom areContinue reading “Him in My House”
To Adopt or Not To Adopt
This very popular phrase was written by Shakespeare and performed in Hamlet. In his soliloquy, Hamlet says, “To be or not to be: that is the question.” The ‘to be or not to be’ soliloquy is essentially about life and death: “To be or not to be” means “To live or not to live” (orContinue reading “To Adopt or Not To Adopt”
If You Believe
“If You Believe,” a blog post about finding hope in the midst of tragedy, death, and suffering.
Chili
So this may have been the best batch of chili I’ve made yet. With fall around the corner, it was a well-timed treat! Ingredients Directions In a large frying pan, melt the butter. Saute the onion and garlic until fragrant. Add in the pound of ground hamburger and cook until mostly browned. Sprinkle half ofContinue reading “Chili”
Faith is What you Find
This morning I was led to a new definition – well, perhaps ‘understanding’ is a better term—of faith. “Faith is what you find at the end of your faith” Abraham – Father of Faith – got the call (from God) to leave and go to a faraway land, and he left. How long didContinue reading “Faith is What you Find”
No Love in Corporate America
I normally don’t write like this, but therapy, here goes: I have worked for my company for 8 years. Getting a foot in the door at this Bank was a huge answer to prayer. I was so grateful to my manager for taking a chance on me. In doing so, I found a job IContinue reading “No Love in Corporate America”
Avocado Salad
So this is a super easy recipe to make, and wonderfully refreshing on a hot summer day. Ingredients: Romaine lettuce Cherry tomatoes, halved Two avocados, diced or quartered, depending on how big you want the chunks Cheese of choice. This photo depicts mozzarella, but we’ve used feta as well. Olive oil, as much as youContinue reading “Avocado Salad”