So I have a little confession to make. This Vegetarian curry recipe calls for a little cheating! I buy a jar of curry from my local grocery store and dress it up with a few more spices, and add some veggies to complete the meal. While I have made several different curry dishes from scratch most call for some specific […]
Sustainability during Quarantine
Plastic Bag Guilt Sustainability during quarantine has me feeling really guilty lately. All the plastic I’ve been bringing into my house is cringe worthy, especially all the plastic bags! I have really made an effort this last year to reduce the amount of plastic and paper bags I get from stores, so much so that I have even run out […]
The Paris Salad: Crispy french fries and kale salad
The Paris Salad: Crispy french fries and kale salad Summer in Europe In the summer of 2014, I discovered the best salad I’ve ever had, a french fry salad! That summer my sister, my best friend, our hubbies, and I traveled across Europe. Our adventure started in Portugal and ended in London, spanning 5 countries and 9 cities. Along the […]
How to Plan a Stress Free Vegetarian Brunch
How to Plan a Stress Free Vegetarian Brunch Vegetarian brunch During quarantine I haven’t been doing much party planning but I’m hopeful in the near future I’ll be able to invite guests into my home again! In the meantime I’ve been working on reducing the monotony around our apartment by creating special meals for our party of 2. It gives […]
Green Chile Cornbread Waffles
Green Chile Cornbread Waffles One lazy Sunday, while reminiscing over our trip to Europe, the hubs mentioned one of his favorite meals had been the cornbread waffles we had in London. I’d seen a similar dish on the menu at a local AZ brunch spot. That spot has since closed for good so I decided to see if I could […]
Sustainable Food Choices Made Easy!
Sustainable Food Choices Made Easy! A sustainable diet shouldn’t just have a lower carbon footprint. It should also be easy to maintain. This means it should allow us to feel full and satisfied, be nutritious, and be affordable. I do this by eating a lot less meat and replacing it with alternative protein sources like beans and lentils. This is […]
Best Ever Tofu Scramble
Best ever tofu scramble! I have never been a fan of eggs. Because of this, my savory breakfast options are limited. I quickly get tired of all the greek yogurt, oatmeal, or other sweet healthy options. The idea for this tofu scramble came from a random Pinterest recipe years ago while I searched for vegan breakfast options. I couldn’t even […]
Introduction to Sustainability
Introduction to Sustainability One of my goals for this year is to start living a more sustainable lifestyle. It’s basically the reason I started this blog, as a place to document my journey. I want to share what I learn so we can all make informed decisions in our own lives and hopefully show how easy it can be. In […]
Savory Mushroom Polenta
This savory mushroom polenta is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal! Make this yummy vegitarian dish on your next meatless monday.
Happy Earth Day Y’all and Welcome to the Muddymermaid!
Welcome to the Muddymermaid! This year Earth Day looks pretty different as we all stay home and practice social distancing to do our part and help flatten the curve. My name is Leah Gaines-Sewell. I grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and spent most of my life at the beach and in the water. I have a bachelor’s degree […]