Good food feeds the soul
This gluten-free, vegan Crispy Mongolian Tofu recipe + post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market and contains affiliate links. The hubby and I aren’t on a vegan or gluten-free diet, but we have plenty of friends who are. So, I’m always looking for tasty recipes …
The first of the fresh summer sweet corn is in the markets. Which means it’s time Summer Vegetable and Corn Chowder. Usually, I wait until the corn is overflowing from the summer harvest to make this dish, but I’m feeling the urge now. This beautiful …
The hubby and I have spent a hectic two weeks finding a new place, signing a lease and getting moved in. And then the shock of realizing how much stuff we put in storage. I feel so weighted down with all the STUFF! I created …
How better to spoil mom on Mother’s Day than give her a smooth, silky bowl of Spring Green Cauliflower Soup heavy on mood-boosting superfoods by light on calories. This beautiful soup is loaded with cauliflower (of course!), zucchini, fennel, leeks and avocado with coconut milk, …
Updated April 2026 I have a love-hate relationship with Deviled Egg Season. And before you ask… yes, Deviled Egg Season is absolutely a thing. It’s those days immediately after Easter when you open the fridge and find yourself staring down a dozen or so maybe …
Updated May 2026 — Originally published March 2017. It doesn’t really matter whether you call it tortilla española or tortilla de patatas or Spanish Tortilla. It’s all the same dish. What does matter, is that you have the chance to taste the national dish of Spain. …
The hubby and I are greeting this year’s spring on a small farm in Ann Arbor, Michigan. That’s one of the fun things about property management and pet sitting, we’re always somewhere new, experiencing new people, places and of course, food. On this sit, we’re …
After posting a photo of my homemade Mandilli (Handkerchief) Pasta, with Ricotta, Pesto and Spicy Red Sauce, I received a lot of requests for the recipe. So, after switching a few things around on my blogging calendar, here it is. This dish is all about the …
I’m sneaking back to my Southern roots in honor of Black History Month and bringing you a recipe for Creamy Grits with Spinach and Cheese. I have to admit that I didn’t like grits growing up. Both my sister and I would just groan when …
I love lasagna. Layers of pasta, warm tomato sauce and ooey, gooey cheeses topped with browned cheese on top. My mouth is watering just picturing the steaming slice of Italian-inspired goodness sitting on my plate. And while my favorite lasagna includes meat and lots of …