Savoring the Season
Harira Soup: Cozy Moroccan Comfort Soup
Florida finally caught a chill! After pretending it is fall with our pumpkin candles and door wreaths. There is an actual nip in the air. You know what that means it is soup season, for real this time. One of the best ways to celebrate a Florida cold snap (no matter how brief) is with
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Scenes from My Pantry
Healthy Protein Packed Blueberry Muffins
If you are anything like me, you have had the moment of staring into your pantry thinking, “I really should get more protein in today…” It’s one of those things we all know is important, but it can be surprisingly tricky to fit into everyday meals especially if you don’t want to eat eggs at every turn
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Dirt to Table Experiences
Farm Fresh Cucumber Salad
Summer temps are climbing. We are averaging close to 100 degrees each day, with 100% humidity. I am not complaining too loud, we could be landlocked in Texas or Arizona with soaring temperatures approaching 115-120 degrees daily. The summer growing season has ended here in north Florida except for the heat loving eggplants, okra, and
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Food + Drink
Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca
Agua Fresca literally translates to “fresh water.” Growing up in South Florida Agua Frescas were a popular alternative to plain water and sodas on a hot afternoon in Latin and Caribbean communities. I rediscovered Agua Fresca again back in 2014, with a trip to Puerto Rico. The tropical heat was brutal and the fruit frescas
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Savoring the Season
Make Ahead Lentil Salad
Let’s keep it simple, shall we? Creating weeknight wonders is no easy feat. I have often stared into my pantry or refrigerator on my way to work waiting for the meal fairy to present me with ideas. The farmer’s market was bustling this weekend with the arrival of late spring-early summer vegetables (Remember I live
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Food + Drink
Mushroom Barley Soup
Hello Fall! Hello soup and stew weather! It’s possible to enjoy a hearty soup with all the richness, soulfulness, and goodness without meat. This soup is a classic and beautiful in its simplicity. Perfect for the cooler days ahead. Mushroom Barley Soup Serves 4