annnnnnnnnnnnnnd... while watching the fun-lovin' dolphins and the crazy sea urchins, we're eating this. you guys should try some of the ideas on this blog, if you haven't already. i have tried a couple, and i have been quite pleased. take this seriously -- you're hearing it from a true food-lover.

i also made some vegan black bean veggie burgers this weekend, a recipe from my good friend ali. i am not all veggie, all the time. but, i do my best to stay healthy and definitely eat less meat than the average bear. i can't give a full report on them yet, however, b/c they're still black bean puree balls in my fridge, just waiting to be grilled up tomorrow night! BUT! but. folks, the puree alone was delish. i foresee it as a dip at a future party. hehe. AND, in another recipe i made this weekend* that called for refried beans, i used a couple black bean puree balls instead. YUMZ. i'll let you know the recipe and give a full report after i grill and eat them "burger" style.

*wow, it sort of sounds like a cook a lot. i guess lately i have cooked more and gotten more creative than usual... but don't be mistaken, i am the opposite of a chef, whatever that would be. however, this weekend i DID make the black bean burger puree, hummus, fresh salsa (remember what i said before about getting down the processor...), burrito bake, and meatballs from scratch. pa-DOW!