Author Archives: purplebirdblog
Red Beans & Rice and Energy Balls
I am a big fan of one-pot meals, especially ones I can put in the rice cooker and leave them to do their thing. The other night I threw a cup of brown rice, a can of rinsed kidney beans, … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Breakfast Pizzert
Yesterday morning I woke up craving something new, and finally wanted to try my hand at making Katie‘s breakfast pizzert, with a gluten-free twist! I busted out two new products for experimenting. I mixed up all my ingredients (recipe below). Put … Continue reading
Pizza and Groceries
Friday night Alex and I went on a dinner date to a local pizza place, Promise Pizza. We’ve eaten there a few times in the past, always delighted with their pizza, but this time I was on a mission to … Continue reading
My Accent Vlog
Hey guys, back with another post today. First and foremost, I want to thank you all for your kind comments on my new header! I have the loveliest Jenn from Peas & Crayons to thank for designing this brilliant button … Continue reading
I Heart Snacks
I’m not a big fan of being hungry, so consequently I am a huge fan of snacks. Here are a few snacks I’ve enjoyed over the past couple days. It’s no secret I love the Stretch Island Fruit Strips, but … Continue reading
Snow Day!
I know for many people across the country the snow is getting old or is at least a common occurrence, but down here in Austin where we hardly ever get any, snow is EXCITING! It started last night with some … Continue reading
Lentils and Hummus, As Promised
Last night I promised you guys I would talk about the lentil bake and the dessert hummus I made, and I’m here to make good on that promise. As soon as I read HEAB’s post yesterday about the curried lentil … Continue reading
What I Ate Wednesday
Time for another installment of What I Ate Wednesday, courtesy of the lovely Jenn at Peas and Crayons! Breakfast A yogurt mess! I whisked together some coconut milk yogurt, almond milk, and peanut flour, and stirred in one mini pouch … Continue reading
Can you substitute brussels sprouts for meatballs?
Hahaha, not really, but they were the only ball-like component in my pasta dish last night! Please forgive the crappy quality of that picture… my camera died at the very moment I snapped it. I’m honestly surprised anything was captured … Continue reading
Tofu Scramble
I had some leftover cubed tofu from the other night that was begging to be used up, so I made my first tofu scramble yesterday for lunch. Forgive the little burnt crunchy onions… I turned my back to do some … Continue reading