Food + Drink
Keeping it Simple: Potato and Kale Soup
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated~Confucius There is nothing complicated here. Only a few fresh ingredients needed. Take a moment and savor the simplicity. Potato and Kale Soup Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 strips applewood bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced
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How Does My Garden Grow: Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Hazelnut, Orange, and Saffron
Winter has finally arrived in North Florida and my garden remains utterly confused. The garden pests feasted on young fresh winter greens with wild abandon, and procreated endlessly in the warmth of the sun. War was waged in the garden and we emerged in victory when Old Man winter made an official appearance, and got
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Casual and Comforting: Farfalle Pasta with Arugula
My boys consider meals that do not include a chunk of meat a snack. Since our teenager appears to be eating less meals with us these days, I am beginning to shift the focus to easy to prepare “empty nesters” meals. It won’t be too much longer, and it will be just my husband and
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Eat Your Greens: Vegetarian “Southern Style” Collard Greens
“Almost any southerner who is a respectable cook has a recipe for collard greens” There is history in this pot of leafy greens which is firmly rooted in the African-American communities of the deep south. Family recipes are handed down from generation to generation. Collard greens have been available for centuries but it was in
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Discovering Ancient Grains: Farro Salad with Peas, Asparagus, and Feta
Several years ago while traveling in New York City we ate at a local contemporary Italian restaurant in the East Village (the name of the restaurant escapes me) but the farro salad that I enjoyed does not escape me. The mild nutty taste of the grain, the flavors and textures of the salad stayed with