Isn’t she a beauty? I’m just head over heels for all the amazing purple vegetables in the markets right now. Not only is this soup beautiful, but it’s super delicious and lots of fun to eat! Kids love it because it turns colors when you add acid, like lemon juice or vinegar. And that acid … Read more
Ahhh… Basil pesto is just like a bright burst of summer on your tongue, isn’t it? What exactly is Pesto? The pesto most of us are familiar with is Pesto alla Genovese, which is a sauce originating in Genoa, the capital city of the Ligurian region of Italy. Traditionally, it consists of basil, pine nuts, … Read more
I had many reasons to want to put these bowls together. I have been dying for sofritas lately, I also received my shipment of this very special corn meal I’ll tell you about in a minute and Cinco de mayo is coming! What I didn’t expect is how amazing all the flavors are together! Yumm! … Read more
Stuffed cabbage is a delicious traditional dish from eastern Europe. There are lots of ways to make it, but the most familiar way is to mix ground beef with onion, garlic, and cooked rice, wrap this filling in boiled cabbage leaves, cover it with tomato sauce, and bake it in a casserole dish. The juices … Read more
I do a lot of cooking for my family and there are and have been so many different issues with food allergies or sensitivities between my son and their wives and even our newest little one that has so many tummy issues that her Mom needs to eliminate quite a few things! It can sometimes … Read more
January is here! We have officially floated into the new year after a dismal one with close to 400k deaths from Covid-19 and new hope springs eternal. My wish for all of you is for kindness, generosity and nourishment. And a lot more truth! Speaking of truth… JUST SHOW UP TODAY. Although we still have a … Read more
Do you have a thing about Brussels Sprouts? It seems to be a love-hate relationship that most people have. Either they love them or hate them. I can go either way. It all depends on how they are cooked, am I right? But the thing is, they are just adorable (looking like little baby cabbages) … Read more
It’s that time of year when everything is coming up pumpkin! I couldn’t resist trying out this recipe from Jamie Vespa over at Dishing Out Health. I only slightly modified it by adding some millet flour to give it more substance and also a little more leavening. I had an overflow of winter squash and … Read more
Halloween is going to be tricky this year, no pun intended! If you’re handing out candy, taking little ones trick or treating, or just keeping the lights off and pretending to not be home, you’ll need something warming, simple and healthy-ish that can be kept on the stove top and ready for no matter what … Read more
Call it quarantine mentality, but lately, I have been into making pastes and flavor-enhancers and storing them in the fridge or freezer and then having the luxury of quick meal prep when I lose track of time and need to get dinner done fast. So you can look forward to some future posts of things … Read more
