About once a week, I crave sushi. As in: give it to me I gotta have it. Thankfully, we have an amazing sushi shop within walking distance from our place, but every once in a while, I get the itch to make it myself. Sure, it takes more time. But it's very affordable to make ... Read more →
Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
I've been taking cucumbers for granted as the boring, flavorless vegetable I occasionally dip my hummus in. That is, until recently when I rediscovered their impressive health benefits. Go grab a cucumber and let's put half of it in a smoothie, and the other half on our face, ... Read more →
Quinoa Spring Rolls with Cashew Dipping Sauce
If you haven't been able to tell, I kind of have a thing for spring rolls. For instance: Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Crispy Tofu Rainbow Spring Rolls Banh Mi Spring Rolls Are you really surprised that I now have a quinoa version? I didn't think so. ... Read more →
Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Crispy Tofu
This is my kind of soul food. The kind that's fresh, filling, and loaded with flavor. And that doesn't make you feel like crap afterwards. Now that's (healthy) livin'. ... Read more →
How to Make Sushi Without a Mat
John and I have a thing for sushi. Sticky rice, crunchy veggies, spicy seafood, plus that wasabi, ginger soy combo? Umami ftw. Veggie, california, spicy tuna, fire spitting dragon (is that even a name?) - we eat it all. And while sushi is more of a treat that we save for nights ... Read more →
Cucumber Cooler Cocktails
It might seem like we're quite the lush pair here at Minimalist Baker, but that really isn't the case. We simply enjoy a quality cocktail every now and again, especially when it's light, delicious and easy to make. This cucumber cooler is no exception. ... Read more →