Online Pampered Chef Show + My Favorite Items
Before Bella was born, I was a Pampered Chef consultant! I LOVED it and I still LOVE their products. I use so many of their products daily and they make life in the kitchen so much smoother.
I’m holding an online catalog show this week only and would love it if you would place an order so I can get a few pieces that I’ve been wanting! 
There are SO many great gift ideas for the chef in your life…but don’t delay, I close the show on Monday so that it will ship in time for Christmas. Let me know if you have any questions or need ideas…
The bonus for customers this month is:
 FREE Classic Batter Bowl or Measuring Cup Set in December
Choose one free with a $60 purchase Dec. 1-31:
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PLUS: Save $15.50 on Dots Martini Glasses!
In December only – A set of 4 is only $29. That’s a $44.50 value!
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Here is a list of my favorite items:
Apple Wedger: I’ve tried SO many knock-offs of this wedger. Nothing compares. Pretty much ALL of their specialty cutting tools rock my world.
Batter Bowls: I use the Classic Batter Bowl almost daily!
Quick-Stir Pitcher: I love both the small and large sizes of this pitcher. So handy.
Stoneware Muffin Pan: We make a lot of muffins and this piece of stoneware bakes them evenly every time!
Bar Pan: Probably my favorite PC item. I use it for everything from cookies to roasting veggies. If you eat bacon, this is the ONLY way to cook it! Lay them out and cook in the oven…which means no bacon “smell†in your kitchen! 
Pizza Stone: Yes please! Super high quality pizza stone. They’ve added molded handles since I was selling…so excited.
Food Chopper: A Pampered Chef classic! Nuts, onions, chocolate, veggies, you name it. Save time and clean up!!
Knives: You can’t go wrong with their cutting tools. Awesome.
Bamboo Salad Tongs: Love these.
Sweet Caramel Sprinkle: If you’re looking for a little treat with your latte, oatmeal, pancakes, and more…don’t miss this! I discovered this recently and we love it!
Medium Scoop: If you make cookies…I’m not sure how you can live without this little gem! Use the large scoop for no-mess muffins.
Quinoa Spinach Bowl
Tonight I wasn’t feeling very well an wanted something super light, yet still highly nutritious. I was glad when I saw my sister post this recipe to her Pinterest board. I’ve been seeing so many delicious recipes there lately!
I’ve been doing a lot of these types of bowls because they are easy…and luckiy my entire family will eat them. Eating healthy, whole foods does not have to be difficult!
I started out by making the quinoa (2 cups water to 1 cup quinoa) with a veggie bouillon cube and I added a handful of diced sweet potato to it while it cooked.
When it was done, I opened the lid and put a couple handfuls of fresh spinach in and put the lid back on with the burner off. After it steamed lightly for a few minutes, I put it all in bowls and topped it with herbed goat cheese and avocado.
This could be customized so many ways! I would have added some shitakes if I had them, or maybe some cranberries. You could also leave out the boullion and top it with a yummy light dressing (Martha Stewart does a light vinaigrette in her original recipe).
Have fun with it and then come back and tell me what you did!
My Copycat Rice Bowl
Awhile back, I posted about our trip to Cafe Gratitude and my obsession with their “I am Accepting” rice bowl. I never did try to make it at home…until today! I’ve been craving kale and salty things…so I meandered around the web for awhile to find a dressing that suited my fancy. And I must say, it turned out pretty close to the real thing! I just used what I had on hand…but this can be made with so many different ingredients.
I cooked up some brown rice and added some chopped raw kale while it was still a bit steamy. Then I added:
Then I made this dressing:
1/4 cup white miso
3 tablespoons rice vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup (it called for agave, but I’m not really using that anymore)
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons water
It was REALLY tasty. This made enough for a large bowl. I ate it all, but it could definitely be split to 2 servings or even 3 small side servings. You could also use this dressing for a regular salad.
Enjoy!
Poached Bling
Is there anything better than poached eggs?
Yes.
Poached eggs with steamed/buttered spinach and avocado on toast. Add salt and pepper and bring on the yummy.
Good Finds
When we were traveling and I would find something fun and delicious locally, I was always a little bummed out because I knew we wouldn’t be around forever to continue buying it! But now that we are settled in one spot, I am thrilled about all of my good finds.
This week while shopping at a health food store close to our house, I found:
Happy weekend eating!
Poach Pods
I love eggs. They are a great, cheap source of protein and if you use farm fresh eggs, the flavor is out of this world! My favorite egg cooking method is poaching, but I’ve never liked poaching in straight water. Enter…the POACH POD! This little silicone wonder has revolutionized my mornings.
You just put the little pod into boiling water, spray the inside, crack the egg into it…cover and cook for 4-6 minutes and VOILA! If you’re a fan of poached eggs, you cannot live without this! Trust me
*this photo was over Christmas when we were poaching A LOT of eggs for our family!
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California = Farmer’s Market Fun
The San Luis Obispo farmer’s market is a fabulous, bustling mecca of food and deliciousness. The trees downtown are HUGE and beautiful and it was so fun to peruse the goods.
Heirloom tomato heaven. Can you just taste how sweet they are!!? Amazing.
Dry farmed watermelons. Have I told you lately how much I love watermelon? Probably not. Love love love.
Reunited with my sweet pineapple guava. Oh how I love them. Remember when I tried them last year? Well, I’ve been dreaming of them ever since. And they are in season again while we’re here. I like to spend Thursday nights eating myself into a guava induced blissful state. Ahhhhhh…
What kind of yummy have you found at your local farmer’s market lately?
It’s Soup Season!
Yes…it’s soup season! There is nothing better on a cool autumn day than some delicious steamy soup, paired with a crisp green salad, and warm bread. I was searching for a new soup recipe and found a goodie that I can’t wait to share with you. I’ve made it 3 or 4 times in the past month and it’s super easy.
IÂ like it because it’s a “pantry soup”. It’s made with items that you normally have in your pantry or fridge anyway…making it a great “I have no idea what’s for supper” meal. The next day, I like to use the leftovers to something else. Last time, I added it to a stir-fry mixture with a little drizzle of Trader Joe’s yellow curry and it was delicious!
We like to top it with avocado, cilantro, raw goat cheese cheddar, brown rice…yes, I love toppings. Toppings are fun. They give soups a completely different texture and texture is good. We like a little bread and butter with our soup…our favorite lately has been Trader Joe’s whole wheat naan.
Lastly, here are a few of my favorite soups for the fall/winter:
Curried Split Pea
Sweet Potato, Squash, and Apple
Sweetcorn and Potato Chowder
Honey Baked Lentils (not technically soup, but it acts like one!)
Without further ado, here is is. You must make this. Yum.
Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Serves 4 (Matt and I had 2 helpings and Bella had 1).
3 tablespoons olive oil, more for drizzling
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste (I’ve also used diced tomato or marinara sauce)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of ground chili powder or cayenne, more to taste
1 quart vegetable broth
1 cup red lentils
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
Juice of 1/2 lemon, more to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.
1. In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat until hot and shimmering. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes.
2. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, salt, black pepper and chili powder or cayenne, and sauté for 2 minutes longer.
3. Add broth, 2 cups water, lentils and carrot. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover pot and turn heat to medium-low. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Taste and add salt if necessary.
4. Using an immersion or regular blender or a food processor, purée half the soup then add it back to pot. Soup should be somewhat chunky.
5. Reheat soup if necessary, then stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Serve soup drizzled with good olive oil and dusted lightly with chili powder if desired.
Recipe credit: New York Times
