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Yellow Broth: Perfect for a Winter’s Day

Yellow Broth: Perfect for a Winter’s Day

This soup is absolutely one of my favorites, because it’s simple to make and absolutely delicious. I’ve been working on another recipe to share, but in between batches, I found myself making Yellow Broth three times in a ten-day span. So, Portobello Shepherd’s Pie is […]

Take Comfort

Take Comfort

It’s January and I’m craving comfort. I want to be warm and cozy. I want to curl up with Jack (my pup) and Milo (the world’s silliest cat) and a really good book. I want the aromas emanating from the kitchen to whisk me away […]

Ruin is a Gift

Ruin is a Gift

2022 was life-changing for me. Part of me wishes this had been a sunny, positive enlightenment, but the truth is it was hard. Really hard. And while not all of my tears have yet been shed, my intention going into this new year is to […]

Baby, It’s Cold Outside! 10 Tips for Outdoor Exercise

Baby, It’s Cold Outside! 10 Tips for Outdoor Exercise

It snowed last night and so I’m sitting here gazing out my office window at the Winter Wonderland that is my backyard. And before the end of the day, I will bundle up, get outside and go for a lovely walk–thanks to this motivational blog […]

Holy Rocket, Batman! Some Like it Hot!

Holy Rocket, Batman! Some Like it Hot!

By Any Other Name My love for arugula just expanded exponentially. Call it what you want—rocket, arugula, rucola, roquette—this green by any other name would taste as peppery, spicy, delicious any way you eat it. I’m so overflowing with love that I can even see […]

We’re Jammin’

We’re Jammin’

Getting creative with an abundant tomato harvest is half the fun! We’re coming up on the end of October and have yet to have our first frost–which means, yes, I still have tomatoes coming out of the garden. And while there isn’t really enough to […]

Yes, We CAN! ‘Cause We’ve Got Balls!

Yes, We CAN! ‘Cause We’ve Got Balls!

Ball canning jars, that is. Punny, I know–which isn’t really like me–but I brought a smile to your face, though, didn’t I? And that’s what life in my kitchen is all about. Let me begin by saying that a) I am, by no means, a […]

Bring Home the Bacon

Bring Home the Bacon

It is easier to change a man’s religion than to change his diet.  ~Margaret Mead, American Cultural Anthropologist  Once upon a time—as so many time-honored stories begin—I developed a serious allergy to eggs. Allergies can tend to be fickle and this one was no exception: […]

Hearty Beef Stew

Hearty Beef Stew

As I ponder the whys and the wherefores of comfort food, my mind just wanders, because at the moment, all I really know is that the day is grey and cold and I am feeling compelled to make a big batch of beef stew. My […]

The Gentle Art of Egg Poaching

The Gentle Art of Egg Poaching

Ah, the Incredible, Edible Egg. Remember the jingle? All eggs are not created equal, however, and the first thing to say is that quality absolutely counts–in terms of both nutrition and flavor.  Give me  farm-fresh over store-bought any day of the week—and my favorites are […]


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