Posted on September 30, 2009
Homemade Chicken Stock
There is something alluring about making stock – not in a flashy way, but a subtler, quieter appeal that pulls me into the kitchen. The way the rich smell of the stock fills our home, the simple ingredients that come together to create a nutritious, flavorful base for so many different dishes, the sound of [...]
Posted on September 24, 2009
Garlic Soup (aigo boulido)
Today is my Mom’s birthday. I thought about making a dessert to celebrate the occasion but my mom isn’t much of a dessert person. She’s much more inclined to reach for something savory – she’s notorious for eating a bowl of soup instead of dessert. So I made soup. Her love of soup is is [...]
Posted on September 23, 2009
Spicy ‘n Sweet Turkey Pinto Bean Chili with Skillet Cornbread
Contest and Linky Closed It’s Fall Festival 2009 and I’m hosting today – Fall Traditions. I’m so looking forward to hearing about what you do to get ready for and celebrate fall. Link your fall tradition or leave a comment and you’ll be entered in a chance to win a set of 3 Wilton Baking [...]
Posted on June 24, 2009
Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup: A Cool Kitchen
Yet another meal that will keep your kitchen cool this summer while satisfying the entire family, especially the cook. My Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup takes almost no time and dirties few dishes. Everyone has that go-to dish that is easy to make and always a hit. This is mine. I’ve made it a hundred [...]










