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Chocolate Mousse with Espresso & Grand Marnier

December 13, 2016 By kelly / inspired edibles 28 Comments

The other morning – early morning – when the sky was dark and the floor was cold, I found myself in that curious transition between sleep and wakefulness; the one where your mind is on the threshold of consciousness but you’re still under the influence of make-believe. They call it a hypnopompic state and it can break your heart. It was in this moment that I found myself walking to our bedroom window, opening up the blinds and discovering huge snowflakes falling from the sky – they were dropping in pairs of two, gathering across our backyard in a million points of light. My heart was hammering against my chest and as quickly as I could pivot to bellow the excitement to my son, it all disappeared. Just like that; in the deceitful way of a dream. …

Curried Cauliflower Rice Dressed for the Holidays

November 16, 2016 By kelly / inspired edibles 19 Comments

It’s not easy pulling off a major PR breakthrough when you happen to look remarkably like the human brain (especially when you’re an edible).

But the humble cauliflower has done just that. …

4 Dietary Strategies to Support Mood

October 23, 2016 By kelly / inspired edibles 19 Comments

Who doesn’t love fall… the season of woodland walks, misty mornings and harvest moons; the season of wind-lashed cheeks, warming soup and crackling fires; the season of apple picking, color gazing and leaf crunching (not to mention the ever popular feijoa).

And yet among these familiar marvels, comes an unnamed internal shift; one that can sometimes leave us feeling a sense of loss, agitation and general malaise. One that is not always easy to describe but is nevertheless felt. This is because the change of seasons doesn’t merely alter what’s going on outside our windows, it can also have a profound effect on what’s going on inside of each of us – our mood, motivation, energy levels, sleep patterns and diets. …

Gluten Free Apple Cake

September 12, 2016 By kelly / inspired edibles 38 Comments

your heart will never lie to you, that’s your brain’s job ~

We moved our son to college a couple of weekends ago — a transition precipitated by a mix of exhilaration, procrastination, frantic preparation, high emotions and laughter. Happily, lots of it. …

Easy Breezy Slaw & The Rhythm of Summer

July 19, 2016 By kelly / inspired edibles 22 Comments

with the late day sun hitting our spokes and ice cream running down our arms, we pedaled frantically, our bodies shaking with laughter until we couldn’t hold on any longer and tumbled off to the side of the road. Our bikes followed in a heap beside us landing on the dusty earth. Tiny gravel stones pushed into my sides and I had that unmistakable feeling that all was possible again ~

Summer has a way of restoring our childhood. It’s not much of a mystery I suppose, the birds find their way back every year and so do we. …

Lemon Basil White Bean Dip with Creamy Cashew

June 14, 2016 By kelly / inspired edibles 15 Comments

If hummus and pesto got together and decided to have a baby, I suspect it would taste something like this.

Fresh, creamy and deliciously aromatic, a full-bodied spread infused with peppery notes, hints of piquant garlic and tangy lemon all wrapped up in a delicate shade of chartreuse. …

Cara Cara & Hemp Smoothie

May 26, 2016 By kelly / inspired edibles 31 Comments

Sometimes a blender can be a girl’s best friend.

Particularly during those phases we all occasionally encounter when time is tight, sleep is short and days are spent mostly running. Funny enough, it’s precisely during these hectic times that our nutrient needs are at their highest while our ability to tend to them is often at its lowest. …

Savory Quinoa Pie with Sweet Potato

May 11, 2016 By kelly / inspired edibles 31 Comments

We expected to be on the road (and the soccer pitch) a good chunk of the weekend but when a change in circumstance gave rise to a free Saturday at home, my husband hit the yard and I started putzing in the kitchen. A nest-worthy day if ever there was, the cool drizzly weather helped seed my meanderings into an eight hour session of baking and cooking.

I started with two different batches of flourless peanut butter cookies (yes, I’m on a bit of a quest), made and photographed this savory quinoa pie and then moved on to play with a grain-free version of chicken piccata (so good!). …

Maple Glazed Balsamic Tempeh Two Ways

May 3, 2016 By kelly / inspired edibles 30 Comments

Just when you were ready to give up on the drab slab of soy for good, this happens.

Marinated in a base of maple and balsamic and roasted to lip-smacking deliciousness, the depth of flavor and appetizing texture of this plant protein may surprise even the most reluctant. And you don’t have to limit yourself to mock burgers either! You can dress this recipe up to elegance alongside fresh berries, soft feta and seasonal greens or enjoy it as an appetizer with a delightful spring guacamole.

I’m serving it up two ways today but first, a little background. …

Simple & Delicious Quick-Pickled Red Onions

April 7, 2016 By kelly / inspired edibles 30 Comments

With the notable exception of making 125 jars of strawberry jam for our wedding guests some 20 years ago and the occasional flirtation with infused oils, my adventures in canning, curing, pickling and preserving (beyond freezing) have been rather restrained.

And yet there is everything to love about this age-old practice. Sensible, economical and the ideal way to enjoy food captured at the peak of freshness throughout the year, notably during off-season. Plus, you get to think of yourself as a real home cook à la pioneer woman when you’re sterilizing bottles. …