Brown Rice Sushi with Flax and Black Sesame Seeds
I love vegan makizushi, but I don’t love feeding my kids white rice. White rice means less B vitamins, iron, potassium, magnesium and all sorts of good stuff lost in the processing. I used to make our sushi with half white, half brown rice, gradually increasing the brown-to-white proportions, and now I can pass off … Read more
There’s a Reason Agents Get 15 Percent
So, you’ve written a book. Congratulations! That’s the easy part. Now, get ready to find an agent. I like to think there are three primary methods of securing an agent: The Set-Up. You know someone who knows someone who met someone who had the business card of an agent. Or, you are fortunate enough to … Read more
Vegan Double Chocolate Chai Cake (Recipe)
I’ve had many requests for my prized vegan cake recipes from fellow vegans – and from friends who are looking for cholesterol-free desserts. Did you check your calendar today? Because today’s the day I’m going to give away my top-secret recipe for my never-fail Vegan Double Chocolate Chai Cake! This recipe makes one tall, decadent … Read more
Another Friend, Another Book
Have I mentioned recently that I have some amazingly talented friends? I’ve known Craig Boehman for thirteen years. He introduced me to some of my favorite poets and was one of my first readers for Miranda Writes. Craig has embraced the self-publishing movement, and I applaud him, especially since I can’t seem to get Miranda … Read more
Someday, I Won’t Be Here To…
Dear Mr. Wright and kids: In the event of my untimely demise or incapacitation, I am leaving the following list of instructions. Put them in a safe place – you’ll need them. 1. The toilet paper roll is held in place by a spindle. When one roll is empty, you may replace it with a … Read more
All the Wright Moves
The homeschooling next-door neighbors with six kids and the homeschooling family across the street with six kids laid hands on the huge trailer attached to our Suburban. They prayed for our safety, and thanked the Lord that we were leaving. Our northern Snohomish County community was nice enough, but we really were the freaks of … Read more
Mommy Masochism: Piece of Cake?
What kind of an insomnia-plagued masochist would work through the night, forgoing sleep and the promise of sweet dreams, baking and decorating custom cakes for four children who probably aren’t as interested in the cakes’ appearance as in the cakes’ taste? A mother; that’s what kind of masochist. The closure of Beebe Bridge delayed the … Read more
The Gonzo Mama Guest-Blogs at LipstickDaily.com!
I can’t believe they asked me back! Kate and Elaine, mamas extraordinaire, actually allowed me to wax poetic (pun intended) about my ongoing frustration with leg hair removal on their awesome site, LipstickDaily.com. Read all about it, leave a comment, and tell ‘em The Mama sent you! Go read my post, “Stubble Trouble,” then click … Read more
Recession Got You Down? The Gonzo Mama’s Do-It-Your-Damn-Self Guide to Couture
My friends over at LipstickDaily.com are much more in tune with the season’s hot, must-have fashion elements, for some reason. Maybe because, unlike me, Kate and Elaine actually have jobs which call for a style of dress that does not include pajama pants, kids’ t-shirts and ball caps. Maybe because, unlike me, Kate and Elaine … Read more
