Matcha Green Smoothie

In an effort to use the matcha I got in Japan, I tried a variation of this smoothie, from one of my favorite Instagram food bloggers:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGZgdn9mXTF/

Alterations:
- worked in half an avocado
- put in ancient frozen mango from TJ
- totally different toppings: I used cherries and cacao nibs

The result was fairly delicious:

Remade on:

2016-06-18 using nectarine & plum in place of cherries for toping

Lamb Roast

We tried a new cut of meat today -- lamb shouder.

We used this recipe: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017303-roast-lamb.  Served it w/corn on the cob.

It has great flavor, but too many tendons & fat, not enough continuos flesh.

Avocado Deviled Eggs

For a potluck Passover seder this year, we volunteered to make deviled eggs.  To be true to our Californian roots, we threw in an avocado into them:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/katie-lee/avocado-deviled-eggs.html

They were a pain to make and a pain to transport, but well received.

Speaking of transport, we used this method: http://reallifedinner.com/how-to-make-your-own-deviled-egg-carrier-in-five-minutes/

Double Chocolate Macaroons

We made these for a potluck Passover Seder hosted by our friends:

http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/double-chocolate-macaroons

They were delicious and very well-received.  They might even have to be made again outside the scope of the exodus holiday.

Avocado Eggs Cups

Made a version of these:

http://kaleandchocolate.com/recipe/baked-avocado-egg/

They looked pretty enough:

But, although I love both avocados & eggs, this is not the best way to prepare either.  I'd say this is not a winner.

Banana Oatmeal Cups

I was inspired to make these, from one of my favorite instagram bloggers:

http://kaleandchocolate.com/recipe/baked-oatmeal-cups/

They turned out delicious:

I added walnuts and dried cherries to the recipe.  Froze a few, will see how that turns out.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Made this with some roast chicken:

http://kaleandchocolate.com/recipe/cauliflower-fried-rice-kale/

It was so-so, and no one was excited about its leftovers.