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The Simplest Squash Soup Ever!

I was in the mood for something warm on this cold, snowy day. The roads are too bad to go to the food store, so I am in the mode of “make due with what you have”. In the freezer, I had one package of frozen cooked winter squash. It was on sale 2 for a...

A Tomato Ten Ways

Over the weekend, I was in the mood for something savory. I looked around and found some tomatoes. I love tomatoes, and not only do they make a delicious, quick snack- they actually are one of the “Superfoods”. In other words, they are very good for you! I...

Ode to Simple Sauteed Mushrooms

There is really nothing like a simple sauteed vegetable. It is so easy to make, and there is a lot you can do with them- eat them alone, add to an egg scramble, fold into an omelet, top a sandwich or homemade pizza, mix into rice. The simple sauteed veggie has endless...

Sunday Brunch: Figs and Honey

I love the fall. It is my absolute favorite season. I love the food. I love the flavors. I love the feeling. I even love the fashion. So, of course, this Sunday I am in the mood for figs- an ideal food for the fall. The best thing about figs is they are absolutely...