I’d like to start off by saying that I realize it is blazing hot outside. I also realize soup is generally served in winter (at least it is in my household). However, the heart wants what the heart wants….and I wanted some split pea soup. We have a local juicery downtown near my place of…
Spicy Cajun Dirty Quinoa
I have been a little under the weather lately, nothing like a good end of the season cold I always say. It has made me extremely unmotivated in the kitchen. Today I woke up feeling better than I have in days so I decided to do a little meal prep for the week. I didn’t…
Walnut and Cashew Cheese Stuffed Dates
I love playing hostess. Whether guests are staying the night or just coming over for a good time, I LOVE it. I’m not sure when this revelation hit me, but it is certainly a fact today. I suppose it makes sense as I am both extremely social and an avid lover of all things food…
Holiday Spiced Doughnuts with a Cinnamon Chocolate Glaze
Mornings are my favorite time of the day. Most days I love waking up, pouring a steaming hot cup of coffee and snuggling on the couch with a blanket. Then I just like to sit there and let my body naturally wake up, almost a state of mediation. When I’m making the coffee I am…
Greek Artichoke Salad with Tofu Feta
I don’t know about the weather near you right now, but here in South Carolina…it is HOT! So hot that I plan when I will cook anything that involves heating the stove/oven. This timing is usually whenever the sun is down and ideally in the morning as it is the coolest. Even when the sun goes down at night it…