When I went outside today my car was encased in ice. It was quite the challenge to try and even begin to get through the ice! So with all these cold (or snowy, depending on where you are) days, there’s nothing like a warm pot of chili to help warm you up. I’ve been anRead more
I just got back from an awesome vacation in Mexico. My family went four hours south of Cancun to a little hotel on the beach, called Mayan Beach Garden. We had a fantastic time, we celebrated 3 birthdays, Sister and Chris got engaged, and in general had a wonderful time together. It was an excellentRead more
So I went on a bit of a hiatus. With the holidays, and then a cold, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed. I’m thinking of some new features for this little old blog, so I hope you’ll bear with me as I figure out and experiment with some ideas. The new year is always aRead more
This was a recipe I tried out for Carroll Cafe. And it was awesome. It’s incredibly easy to make, and yet is packed with flavor. This is a bit spicy, but I found the heat to be really warming, perfect for a cold winter day. This is also a great recipe to keep the ingredientsRead more
My boyfriend might call this Vegetable and Chicken Soup, as his only complaint was that there wasn’t enough chicken. However, I intentionally added lots of vegetables. Most Americans have no problem getting the protein that they need in their diets, but fruits and vegetables are usually lacking. So when it comes to soups I likeRead more
I just finished making this soup for tonight’s Carroll Cafe, and I have to say it is a knock-out. It’s the perfect meal for fall. It’s creamy and complex. The citrus adds a fresh, tart note that’s absolutely amazing with the sweet carrots. It totally takes this soup from average to memorable. This would beRead more
Last week was the end of my CSA boxes. The CSA was definitely a fun challenge this summer! I’ve enjoyed the challenge of cooking with a variety of surprise vegetables! The last box included a small eggplant and I still had an eggplant from the week before, so it was quite fortunate when I stumbledRead more
I’ve been getting a ton of tomatillos in my CSA boxes, so I have an abundance of salsa verde. When I saw this recipe, I knew it was the perfect way to use up some of my salsa. And after making this, I’m so glad that I have some salsa verde tucked away in theRead more
Gazpacho is a cold, raw vegetable tomato-based soup. It’s great for summer time, and is a cinch to put together. This is a great way to use up all the summer produce. I was able to use cucumber, zucchini and onions from my CSA, tomatoes from the farm we go berry picking at, and aRead more
This is probably one of the best soups I’ve ever made. It’s simple to make but is filled with a ton of flavor. The broth is infused with ginger and thyme, which adds great warmth. By caramelizing the carrots you bring out the deep rich, sweet flavor of the carrots. This is a great soupRead more