Just a little trouble at home this week. I walked into the couch and broke my toe - just like that. Can you believe that's even possible? A broken toe just from stubbing it. I've been stuck at home on crutches since Tuesday and I've probably got another week and a half before I can start putting weight on my foot. It's not so bad really, but it is an inconvenience.
Trying to keep up with an energetic two year old on a hurt foot is laughably ridiculous. Thankfully I have had my wonderful husband with me more than usual this week, and my little helper has been very understanding that I can't play with her as much as we regularly do.
My broken bone has actually been completely worth the discomfort. I have some time off of work, during a time of year that is so slow for us that I wouldn't be doing much anyway, and I have gotten to spend a lot more time with my family. I've been quite productive in the kitchen, which is always fun for me, and I have been getting to do something I normally only can enjoy about once a week - sitting down to dinner with my husband and daughter - all together. I know I need to get back to work soon, but for now this is perfect.
In my extra free time I discovered the most wonderful cooking blog called that makes me feel really excited over healthy vegetarian cooking again. I have been hobbling around the kitchen trying out their recipes and stuffing my face and loving it. I have to say, the little one is loving it too, especially the little pumpkin seed "cookies".
From the left we have Spinach muffins, Nut crackers, my own white bean hummus (recipe below), and Pumpkin seed cakes.
The spinach muffins didn't turn out anything like I expected them to, but they're delicious - slightly sour from the yogurt, and filled with tasty veggies. The nut crackers are so toasty good, with a sandy texture, and they are a perfect vessel for some thick hummus. The pumpkin seed cakes are my favorite from this site, with only two ingredients and no oven. They are great with plain yogurt and honey, but next time I make them I will definitely try out the chocolate-avocado mousse that is posted with the recipe.
Check out their blog. It's just amazing to me that this couple comes up with so many unique and interesting recipes that are so consistently awesome. And while you're at it, make some of my yummy hummus!
White Bean Hummus
2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
Juice and zest from 1 lemon
2 Tbsp capers
1 large clove garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
chipotle powder to taste (optional)
Extra virgin olive oil
Add beans, lemon juice and zest, capers, and garlic to food processor. Blend for 20 seconds. Taste and add seasonings, blending well. When seasoned as you like, start blending and add olive oil in a slow steady stream until hummus comes together in a thick smooth mixture, being careful not to over-mix as this can cause the oil to develop a bitter flavor. Serve topped with olive oil and a sprinkling of chipotle powder.
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