Your Mom was probably the first to tell you this. When you are under the weather one of the best foods to eat is a simple Chicken Noodle Soup. There are studies that actually support your Mom. The moistening steam can help to clear your sinuses. Chicken soup also has an anti-inflammatory response that might reduce your symptoms. The fact is it is just soothing and comforting when you haveRead More →
Not long ago I picked up a 2 pound bag of meyer lemons at the store for a great price. But, I have been too busy to do anything with them. So I thought that it was time for a recipe with lemon in it. Before I get to the recipe, we should talk about the lowly lemon. I love lemons, let me count the ways. Lemon’s bright flavor canRead More →
Are you ready for another soup. Since it’s February it time for a new Soup of the Month! This month I am showcasing Potato and Smoked Sausage Soup. Since it’s still the winter season, soup is a great option for cold nights. The seasonal produce has not changed much since January. We are still looking at Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, leeks and potatoes. Many people do not enjoy broccoli andRead More →
After the excess of the holidays, it’s good to pare things down in our lives. Keeping home decor to a minimum and more neutral is calming. Like a blanket of snow it just soothes everyone. You can also keep your meals simple, uncomplicated and comforting. Soups and stews make a great choice for easy winter meals. Simple roasted meats like chicken and beef don’t take a lot of time andRead More →
The first soup that I want to showcase for my Soup of the Month will be Navy Bean and Ham. I chose this because I happen to have that ham bone left over from my New Year’s Ham. This soup also includes protein rich legumes and kale. It is a little difficult to find lots of in-season produce in January but there are a few varieties available. Most common areRead More →
Have you noticed how many people are creating a word of the year these days? In the past, I have contemplated doing this but somehow it just never sticks for me. Maybe I’m just not committed enough. Or I just have too many thoughts and ideas running through my head to focus on just one. I have however been contemplating a “food” of the year for this blog. After muchRead More →
Over the years I developed the habit of creating a huge cookie platter at Christmas with everyone’s favorite cookies. Does that sound familiar? Now, my family expects a wide variety of Christmas cookies. Since time is short these days and I don’t want to spend so much time baking, I have found a few shortcuts. One of those shortcuts is to use a boxed cake mix as the base. CakeRead More →
One of my favorite soups is Manhattan Clam Chowder. Although we don’t live on the coast I am a fan of any type of seafood chowder. Many people only try the New England Style Chowder which is a cream based soup. Over the years I have moved away from the heavier types of soups in favor of broth based varieties. In part, because I have family members who are lactoseRead More →
This post contains affiliate links that can provide a small income to my blog at no extra cost to you. For complete details, please see my Privacy Policy. Now that October is here it’s time for one of my favorite treats…Pumpkin Bread. I like it with my morning coffee or with a cup of Pumpkin Spice Tea in the afternoon. It has all those flavors of fall that we lookRead More →
At my daughter’s wedding I was responsible for the Coffee Bar. Since it was a camping wedding, we served breakfast to one and all on the morning after. I only had a few days prior to the wedding to get it all together, so I used what I had. I am an avid collector of vintage thermoses and milk bottles. So I created a Vintage Coffee Bar. I was totallyRead More →