The Only Way to Cook Tofu.

I LOVE TOFU!! It might be weird, especially because Im not even a vegetarian but no joke I would usually rather eat tofu than meat! I love the texture of tofu, the taste of tofu, the adaptability of tofu, ahhh the list could go on. Its one of those situations that my brother would probably say "well why dont you marry it"!!! In all seriousness though, if you love tofu as much as I do or even if you hate it, you must absolutely try this!!!

So without further ado, may I present to you THE ONLY WAY TO COOK TOFU:

The Ingredients: Firm or Extra Firm Tofu, Coconut Oil, Salt, Pepper and whatever other spices you want

Drain the tofu and cut it into slabs about 1 in thick

Put the tofu in a kitchen towel, set something heavy on top to drain it! Do this for 15-40 min. (the longer the better)

Chop the tofu into 1 in cubes.

Add 2 Tbs of coconut oil to a hot pan and let it "melt"

Add tofu to pan and let it sizzle!!

You want the tofu to be browned on each side!

Drain on a paper towel.

 These tasty morsels are fabulous on their own as a snack. Or you can add them to pretty much any dish imaginable, I particularly like them in salads and stir frys.

YUMMM!!

I hope you enjoy this super easy, fun, fast, and delicious treat!!!

High Altitude Cookies.

So now that I have been living in the mountains for quite a few years, I can finally say that I have learned how to bake at high altitude!!! It is quite a feat, trust me!! After many many trials and tribulations, I have perfected the 8,150 ft. chocolate chip cookie! These are by far the most delicious chocolate chip cookies I have ever tasted, and I have tasted a lot!! I am so excited to share this recipe with all of you!!

(And don't worry you low landers, at the bottom I have included the adjustments for you!)

Here is what you'll need:

2 1/2 cups all purpouse flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp kosher salt

1 C (2 sticks) butter

2/3 C granulated sugar

2/3 C brown sugar (light or dark)

1 tsp cinnamon

1 Tbs Vanilla

2 large eggs

1 2/3 C Dark Chocolate Chips

1 C dry oats

2tsp water

You can add some nuts if you are feeling particularly frisky

* If you are at regular altitude, omit the water, decrease flour to 2 1/4 C, & increase both sugars to 3/4 C.

Here is What You Do:

1) Preheat the oven to 375.

2) Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a small bowl.

Add the water and mix into the dry ingredients.

3) In another, slightly larger bowl, beat the sugar, brown sugar and butter.

Add eggs one by one.

Add vanilla.

4) Gradually combine the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

5) Fold the chocolate chips and oatmeal (and nuts) into the dough until it is well combined

I use a 1in ice cream scooper and place the cookies 2 in apart on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.

Grab a glass of ice cold milk and enjoy these bad boys!! YUMMMMMM!!!!