Soften Saturdays is an occasional series about being kinder to ourselves and others, often through the lens of food. While we all find our own path through the COVID-19 times, there have been lots of comments about food, about coping, about weight. I want to share a few thoughts on this and ask if you…
What’s Cookin’ In Johnna’s Kitchen #3
Hello! I’m back for Week 3 of What’s Cookin’ In Johnna’s Kitchen. I’m sharing links to recipes and helpful resources during this time when many of us are spending more time at home. There was a lot of comfort food here this week, which for us means pasta and hearty curry. The one upswing to…
Coconut Bacon (gluten-free, pork-free, vegan)
If you are looking for a bacon alternative that is gluten-free, I’ve got the perfect solution: Coconut Bacon! Coconut Bacon makes a delicious BLT. It’s the perfect savory, salty crunchy topping for potato soup. I enjoy it atop salads and even use it in cookies. It’s also good in omelets, quiche, in bacon jam… I…
What’s Cookin’ In Johnna’s Kitchen #2
Hi there! It’s my second week of sharing what’s happening in my kitchen while so many of us are spending more time at home. This is What’s Cookin’ in Johnna’s Kitchen, Week 2. First, how about a little check in? How’s everyone doing? Able to locate everything you need to cook and bake? I had…
Tot-tada, Waffled Tater Tot Tostada
Tot-tada, a tostada made with waffled tater tots. Have you waffled tater tots? If you have, you KNOW! It’s the best way to cook tater tots, lots of crispy edges and perfect for topping with traditional tostada ingredients. First, you’ll need a waffle iron. I use this one, a Belgian waffle maker. Since my waffle…
What’s Cookin’ in Johnna’s Kitchen #1
Hi there! I thought I would share a peek into what’s going on in my kitchen, now that many of us are homebound. Welcome to What’s Cookin’ in Johnna’s Kitchen. When I thought about doing this, it reminded me of the good ol’ days of food blogging where we actually had communities of readers and…