Food + Drink
Reflections at 35,000 feet and Hearty Vegetable and Beef Borscht
At 35,000 feet, I reflected on how blessed we were to be beginning a month-long journey through Europe. Our travels would bring us to Germany, The Netherlands, Spain and Portugal. We have hosted students over the decades from three of these countries. These once high school students are grown-up with careers and families of their
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Savoring the Season
Creamy Carrot Soup with Warm Spices
Spring carrots steal the show here in this beautiful easy to prepare soup with loads of warm spices like cinnamon, fennel, coriander, and ginger. You can prepare this soup in an Instant Pot or it can be easily adjusted to make on your stove top. I love serving healthy simple soups as the main entree,
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Food + Drink
Mozzarella, Tomato and Strawberry Salad
You may not know this but strawberries and tomatoes are a delicious natural pairing. The sweetness and the acidity of ripe strawberries and tomatoes complement each other, and together are irresistible. This beautiful summer salad is easy to prepare, and serve up for family or guests at your next gathering. You may think it’s a
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Food + Drink
Savoring the Season: Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
The sun is blazing, and its late afternoon on a Sunday. We retreat to our patio to escape the sweltering heat. The ceiling fans are humming overhead, and the wind down begins. Warm weather appetizers are a must and we start with crispy polenta rounds, with creamy burrata, sliced watermelon wedges, and a arugula tossed
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Food + Drink
Wicked Buttermilk Cornbread
Rumor has it, southerners make the best cornbread. Now, not being a true southerner does not mean it’s not possible to deliver a wicked cornbread recipe. Don’t raise your eyebrow my southern friends when honey is mentioned in the recipe, and whole kernel corn too. Bacon drippings and lard are divine but honey and buttermilk
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Hurricane Irma’s Baked Spaghetti
A wild weather week for Florida! With time to prepare, evacuate, get out of the way, shelter in place or some combination there remains the stress of waiting and anticipating. Mother Nature can be incredibly generous and she can be equally devastating. This month alone Harvey doused Texas and Louisiana, and Irma exploded on the