food and drink

Taco Tuesday

October 7, 2014
A Bowl Full of Simple | Fish Tacos

I’ve been making my way through the gorgeous new cookbook Yummy Supperby Erin Scott.  If I didn’t convince you to take a look at it before, you may want to now.  I mean how could you not be inspired by the cover shot of these gorgeous and oh so simple fish tacos.  What I’ve been enjoying […]

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The Best Granola

September 16, 2014
A Bowl Full of Simple | The Best Granola

I have written about this amazingly delicious and simple granola before.  It is a staple in our pantry.  My middle daughter loves to cook and this is sort of her thing.  We have had to double or triple the recipe many times as friends, family and teachers request it regularly too.  Recently, we didn’t have any […]

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Inspiration | Cooks to Follow

September 10, 2014
A Bowl Full of Simple | Cooks to Follow

This summer I dove into a few new cookbooks (and one I can hardly wait for) that have me inspired in the kitchen lately.  They each have beautiful photography and tempting recipes with their own take on ingredients.  The common theme, there is no substitute for good, fresh, local food.  Interestingly, two are Bay Area […]

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Shrimp Tacos

September 4, 2014
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa via A Bowl Full of Simple

On our family menu board this week was Shrimp Tacos.  I am always asked for quick weeknight dinner ideas for families, this one couldn’t be more simple.   I don’t use a recipe for this, but I’ve tried to sum it up for you. Know that all these ingredients can be swapped depending on what […]

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Friday Favorite | Labor Day Weekend

August 29, 2014
A Bowl Full of Simple | Friday Favorites

Happy Weekend!  What do you have planned for the 3 -day weekend?  We are making our final summer trip to Lake Tahoe.  Looking forward to seeing my favorite blue water, spending time in the sunshine with good friends and savoring the last drops of summer fun.  I’ve rounded up a few of my simple favorites for […]

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A Pin to a Win!

August 27, 2014
Gluten free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread | Recipe via A House in the Hills

I was feeling in the mood for a homemade treat when my kids got home from school the other day, but was feeling out of ideas.  I had a pantry full of basic dried goods and several too ripe bananas.  I knew I’d pinned something recently with bananas for an after school snack idea.  So […]

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More Lunchbox Diaries

August 25, 2014
A Bowl Full of Simple | School Lunch Ideas

Back to School means back to making lunches for 3 kids 5 days a week.  While I start of with a bang, by May I can’t wait for a break.  {Whoever invented the catered summer day camp definitely had parents in mind, thank you!}  Thought I’d share some of my tricks and tips with you […]

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Family Meals + Prescribe Nutrition

August 5, 2014
Bran Muffins

In case you may be new around here, you may not know that I am a nut about food.  I love to grow, prepare and eat fresh healthy delicious food.  I love to share it with friends and family, but mostly, I love to share this joy with my kids.  Sound a little contradictory, it […]

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Summer Salad Deconstructed

June 29, 2014
a bowl full of simple

One of my very favorite aspects of summer is my veggie garden.  I can’t express how content it makes me to walk out to the garden, pick some veggies and serve them up for my family.  One of my life’s simplest pleasures. Upon returning home after a week away, I can’t wait to sink my […]

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Enjoy your weekend

June 14, 2014
a bowl full of simple

I have been in an obsessed phase with my garden these past 2 months.  It just keeps on giving as the spring turns into summer.  Lately this Jasmine espalier has me smiling each time I return home.  It’s been a few years in the making and finally paying off.  Aren’t the little Armeria just the […]

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