In case you haven't heard...it's pumpkin season and I for one am not the biggest fan of this very popular "pumpkin season." For me the beginning of Fall also means shorter days, trading in my flip flops for boots and my tank tops for hoodies. It also means no more stone fruit, berries and ... read more
Mexican Breakfast Soup
I am a big fan of soup and not just for dinner...I love it for breakfast too - especially when it's a bit chilly outside and I definitely do not feel like a smoothie and since I'm off eggs for a little while I had to get creative with my breakfast options. Enter Bone Broth. I've talk about it ... read more
Curried Coconut Squash Soup
Every year I host an extravagant dinner party for my friends. We set the dining room table up in the living room so that it’s near the warm and crackling fireplace and I ask everyone to dress up and bring their favorite bottle of wine. Last year I made a Curried Coconut Squash Soup and it was a huge ... read more
Pho Bone Broth to Ward off Cooties
So it's that's time of year. You know when everyone is obsessed with pumpkin and even though it's still 90 degrees they are also obsessed with scarves and boots. I can't fault anyone for that though, yesterday I had yogurt with pumpkin and it was absolutely divine. But do you know what else happens ... read more
DAD’S EASY & HEALTHY GUMBO RECIPE
Gumbo with Herbed Quinoa My Dad is a good ole Southern Boy so I was lucky enough to grow up food like gumbo, fried chicken, okra and fried green tomatoes - although as a kid those green tomatoes freaked me out so I stayed away from them but everything else I was on board with! So, of course ... read more
HEALING ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
Healing Italian Wedding Soup I mentioned the other day on San Diego Living that on average people gain 7-8 pounds during the holidays. Can you believe that?! And can you imagine how hard it is to lose that 7-8 pounds once you resolve to eat better and exercise? Don't get me wrong I love to ... read more
heat waves and hot soup.
Corn and Poblano Soup with Chipotle Cream I’m sitting at my computer with the fan on high, the sun threatening to burn me through the open window and I’m getting ready to tell you about a soup that encompasses all that I love about Summer. I’m sure you are saying to yourself right now – soup? In ... read more