delicious seasonal eats
Before we indulged in our decadent dessert on Sunday night, we enjoyed a very healthy vegan white bean stew that I made in my slow cooker. Slow cooking is such a great way for me to save time (and money) and still make healthy meals for my family. I’m a big fan of making a […]
This soup….this soup is my favorite lentil soup. I almost can’t come up with the words to describe how much I love this soup. I’ve made it several times in the past few weeks because it is simply that good. And it’s simple to make. Basically, it’s one of those toss everything into the pot […]
It has been snowing for about 24 hours and it’s been lovely. We haven’t had real snow for weeks. As much as I’ll dread slick roads tomorrow morning, tonight I am enjoying being inside looking at the Christmas tree twinkling in the background as I edit photos and dream about the unhealthy Holiday treats I’m […]
We’ve been enjoying perfectly lovely late fall weather. Very little rain or clouds. Some days it’s been warm enough to go outside without a jacket and feel the sunshine on your face. These days are fleeting and I’ve been enjoying every last one. I know the snow will be coming soon enough. Even with the […]
In just a few days my husband and I will celebrate our 10th anniversary. When I was deciding what to serve at our reception, I loved the idea of having a simple soup and salad for our guests. We didn’t have a gigantic wedding. It was very small and simple. I wanted our menu to […]
Becky and I are teaming up again. For October, our theme was Soups, Stews, and Chili. Check out her Red Wok Chili. I can’t wait to try it. I’m a girl who likes soup and salad. I like all kinds of soup and all kinds of salad. With Fall arriving, I’ve been excited to start […]
My husband and I have come to an agreement on healthy eating. Well, that’s not entirely true. He and I agree we need to get back to our super healthy eating habits, but we haven’t agreed on how to do it. I say juicing is key. He can barely gag it down. I say vegan. […]
Caputo’s Market provided the Gruyere for use in this recipe. I always go there when I’m looking for high-quality cheeses to use in my cooking. This was my first attempt at creating deceptively delicious food for my kids. And you know what? It totally worked. They didn’t even suspect that the zucchini they claim […]
When Fred (my husband) and I were first dating, he mentioned something called Caldo Verde. (Note that in Portuguese, which is his native language, the -de sounds like -gee.) I had no clue what he was talking about. Then he described it to me. Still nothing. After we got married, he made it once or […]
I tend to write a lot about my husband on here. I can’t help it. He’s such a part of the magic that happens in the kitchen. When we started dating, I was just learning how to really cook and appreciate good food. He’d grown up eating foods I’d never heard of or would have […]
