Those four little butternut squash had been sitting in a bowl on the kitchen counter for two months. Â I inspect them often to see if they’re ready. The farmer said they weren’t ready to eat when I bought them and had suggested I let them ripen for a while. I don’t know about them, but today I was ready for …
It’s been a mostly rainy first week of Fall, begging for soups and autumn dishes – satisfying, colorful and healthy. And on a personal note, I’ve been finding much satisfaction in clean and simple cooking, no fads, no trendy ingredients – just what naturally resonates with me. Many of the recipes lately have been transmuted from flavors of childhood to …
Phew! I’m back. It’s been a busy two weeks with lots of birthday cakes, cupcakes, cookies and much more. We just celebrated my husband and two kids’ birthdays all within seven days. Now I really need a warm bowl of soup to relax with. The weather is colder, the air is crisper and I can’t get enough of squash/pumpkin flavors. …
The picture above was taken yesterday on the campus of my kids’ school, where leaves are gloriously changing colors and carpeting the grounds. However, I find it a bit unsettling that we have welcomed Fall with a 101ºF. Dear Mother Nature, what the heck is going on? For now, I am pretending is a cool day, perfect for a nutritious …
If you’re a mom, then I know you’re pressed for time. I seem to have a chronic issue with not catching up with all that has to be done, in 24 hours. When it comes to meal time, I have to keep it simple, fresh and interesting for my toddlers. Although my son is so finicky when it comes to …
Now that this post is well under way, I just realized that my sister-in-law is right! She complained last time that she can’t make any of these recipes since they all have been including nuts in one form or another. See, she’s allergic to …well.. a lot of things, including nuts, which happen to be my favorites. Oops! So sorry …
I’m always fascinated by the associations my brain makes with certain things. Tomato soup will forever trigger the memory of a food prep class back in college, and “Cream of Tomato Soup” was my midterm! (I passed, Yay!). It was one of the most memorable classes I’ve ever taken, half the class was spent in the kitchens mastering the perfect …
Have you ever noticed how quiet the world becomes when it snows? I love watching these little flakes twirl around as they make their way down to the ground. I LOVE snow! It takes me back to childhood days. My mom would make these chewy delicious sesame caramels that she used to pour over fresh snow in beautiful golden rows. …
