This gluten free shrimp and polenta bowl is inspired by cajun cooking and trying to use up what I’ve got in my kitchen. I had this dinner idea when I came across a bag of polenta that needed to be used and thought shrimp would be a great pairing. The marinated lime shrimp and cheesy, …
This post is part 2 of my multi-part series sharing how I planned a 2-week road trip to Utah’s National Parks. Today, I’m sharing my itinerary and recommendations for how to spend 2 days in Arches National Park. Fun fact: Because this road trip was a part of our honeymoon, we decided to take engagement …
I’ve formed my travel essentials packing list after years of traveling for fun and work. These items work for weekend trips, road trips, business trips, or weeks away in another country. I’ve picked up these tips through my own experience forgetting to pack something or learning from a friend or family member what they bring. …
When my husband and I got married in November 2020, we brainstormed ideas of where to honeymoon. Many countries were not allowing foreigners, so we wanted to find a beautiful place to visit in America. We were frequent visitors to Big Bend National Park and thought we could expand our national park checklist. It sounded …
For an easy, adaptable, vegan and vegetarian taco option, I like to make these quinoa tacos. I use my rice cooker to make the quinoa for a mostly hands-off meal. All that’s left is to warm up some tortillas, chop up any taco fillings, and dinner is ready! Pantry staple vegan meal I usually have …
I have been building out my essential kitchen tools slowly over the years. I’ve gone through cheap starter kits, Ikea plate and bowl sets, and hand-me-down non-stick pans. Through a lot of trial and error, I have gathered my list of kitchen tool recommendations to have in your kitchen for years to come. This is …
I visited West Texas and the Big Bend area for the first time in February 2014 with my husband and our best friends. I immediately fell in love with how remote and beautiful the landscape of the area is. I’ve been back several times since. I even designed a West Texas sticker and Big Bend …
For my first recipe to the blog, I want to come out strong and share an easy, homemade family salsa recipe. I’m a second generation Mexican-American and this salsa recipe is from my grandparents. It’s spicy, garlicky, and reminds me of a restaurant table salsa from some of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Austin. Salsa …
Welcome to my new blog, Lunar Kitchen! I wanted to do an introduction post to share the reason behind the name and why I’ve started this blog. Gotta eat I’ve always loved cooking and trying new recipes. I like to balance the type of meals I make. I can spend hours preparing a dish, carefully …