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  A random somewhat cupcake-related note:  I have started (or actually, re-started depending on how long you've been reading my happykatie blog) a separate food blog called happymeal.  This is the spot you'll find my recipes, food notes, kitchen gadget geek outs and oh-so-much-more.  I cook primarily vegan food (A is vegan and E is [...]

  Our house eats granola and cereal like a drowning man eats oxygen.  Which really made so much more sense in my head, but whatever.  We really, really like the stuff and sometimes are guilty of spending too much cash on it. Here are a few homemade granola recipes that are healthy, delicious and much [...]

   Ah, the Fall.  Bright colors on trees, brisk sunshine-y air worthy of unpacking pretty handknit scarves and cute tall boots to wear with corduroy skirts.  It's my favorite season, even though in Houston we really only get to enjoy it for a couple of weeks (if we're lucky) and it's not nearly as pretty [...]

We live in Houston, TX so are lucky enough to live in a big city with an ample supply of Indian and Pakistani restaurants.  Lately, some of our favorites have been getting pricier and, in one notable case – much to our chagrin, have been lowering their standards of deliciousness. I've always enjoyed making simple [...]

Nothing says healthy good eating like a bowl full of Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah).  It is a perfect food.  The Mother Grain.  A sacred Incan crop.  And absolutely delicious. With the highest protein of any grain, all 8 amino acids, Vitamins A and E, calcium, fiber and more…  it is a complete protein and a versatile [...]