One ingredient can change everything.
The Civilized Lunch Project was born of necessity when I realized that my lack of a proper lunch spoke volumes about my lack of time for things that matter to me.
Join me on my daily lunchtime journey where I plan to share not only my lunch menu, but the thoughts that accompany my food experience.

Recent Posts
- Hearty Lentils, Wild Rice, and Pinto Beans with Crispy Garlic CroutonsI’m in love with lentils for so many reasons! They’re easy to cook, healthy, and low-cost. For years I’ve enjoyed all kinds of rice, and endless varieties of beans, but for some reason I never experimented with lentils or took… Read more: Hearty Lentils, Wild Rice, and Pinto Beans with Crispy Garlic Croutons
- 3 Hacks for Perfect Chocolate Chip CookiesSometimes I hesitate to blog about baking or cooking because there’s already such a wealth of great info and inspiration available. But other times, I feel motivated by small insights that radically improve what I’m making. These powerful little tricks… Read more: 3 Hacks for Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Tasty Tofu ScrambleScrambled tofu that tastes like scrambled eggs — only better? Sounds almost too good to be true. Happily, the recipe that I discovered last week is not only real, but easy to make. One block of tofu will make enough… Read more: Tasty Tofu Scramble