by niccolapiccola | Oct 15, 2013 | food, Peace
It’s Tuesday! That means it’s homemade pizza night at the Nelson house. I love lugging out the Kitchen Aid (a workout in itself) and making thin crust dough, upon which I layer my homemade sauce and tons of veggies and fresh herbs on top of. Instead of...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 14, 2013 | food, Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking, soups, yoga
I was a sucker for those Cabbage Patch dolls when I was kid. Even though they weren’t the prettiest or cutest dolls for that matter, I loved them anyway for their round washable faces, adoption papers, yarn ponytails, and tomboy overalls that matched my...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 11, 2013 | animals and such, food, Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking, yoga
In honor of Jen Bulik-Lang’s passing yesterday, I thought I would plant Wisteria pods in my backyard as a sign of her vigor, like the plants themselves. They are greatly valued because of the time they take to grow and they remind me of Jen and how she valued...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 9, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, food, Quick dinner ideas, salads
My fall garden is starting to sprout and I’m excited about the eggplant seeds that I planted awhile back. It is so fun to sow the seeds and then watch them grow! It teaches me patience because I always want to pick the vegetables before they are ready to be...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 8, 2013 | Baked goodies, crafts, food, yoga
Before my interest in cooking suddenly perked up, I was heavily into crafts. Two years ago, Andy and I got married and I was determined to make everything for the wedding myself… except the food! Down to the centerpieces, decorations, vases and bouquet, I...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 7, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, food, salads
I just love a good picnic. One that includes great company, a Mexican blanket, baked goodies, yummy goat cheeses, pistachios, chocolate, lettuce wraps and good wine…of course! This weekend was a debauchery!! My girlfriends and I went to Los Osos for the free...
