Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! This is a recipe I have been waiting to share with all of you for a while. It is from my new friend Andrea, and she so graciously typed out her recipe as well as took pictures for each step in the process. So fantastic! I first tried this recipe at … Continue reading
Last month I promised you I would post what I made with some of my homemade turkey stock. (The directions for making the homemade stock can be found here.) Sorry it took me so long to get around to it! The laundry room makeover took over everything, as well as the continued holiday family get-togethers. So … Continue reading
Happy Feast of Stephen! Did you know that there was another Feast the day after Christmas? It’s not really well known unless you live in one of the European countries that still celebrate it, or you grew up Catholic or Anglican. I did not know much about this day until I was an adult and … Continue reading
This is the recipe of all tomato soup recipes. Sure, most of us probably grew up on Campbell’s tomato soup; I know I sure did. But somewhere along the way, tomato soup decided to grow up, and this is the adult version that I have now welcomed into my life. Campbell’s is now a distant … Continue reading
Behold, the beauty of the often misunderstood split pea. There is something about dried peas that scares many people. Perhaps it’s the green, or maybe it’s the word pea. I myself was always hesitant to try the little legume growing up because I saw the aversion of so many other people. Then one day, I … Continue reading
Black Bean Soup is the perfect dish for Halloween, but this dish would be perfect any time during the Fall. With the smokiness of the bacon and the undertones of beer, this is a great comfort dish that will keep you feeling full and satisfied. I made some modifications to Dave Lieberman’s recipe, and this … Continue reading
So it’s that time of year again where the weather starts to cool off, and you get a craving for soup. Or it could also be that your Fall allergies have started to kick in again, (like me!) and you crave something warm on your irritated throat that isn’t your traditional chicken noodle soup. Well, … Continue reading
Although it is St. Patrick’s Day…I didn’t feel like making any traditional Irish food this time around. I thought instead that I’d play around with the day’s green theme by using Thai green curry as my base and blending it with sweet potato and vegetables. This is a great meal for any vegetarian, as the … Continue reading
Down by the Ash Tree 