With just under one month of winter remaining (in theory), I'm anxiously waiting for the brighter, warmer spring days to arrive. But until then, I'm putting my favorite cold weather pantry staples to work in the kitchen to keep me out of a cooking rut and to beat the winter blues. Check out the video to learn what four staples I reach for weekly and why!
Read MoreHow do I begin to explain my joy of tacos, something so part of me, such a fundamental element of the flavors of my childhood? If you're a long-time follower you already know that Mexican flavors are my ultimate comfort food.
Read MoreA friend gave me a nice bottle of fresh, cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil recently, and I've been using it everywhere I can, topping soups and forming the base of salad dressings, like in this recipe. It's deep green color and nutty flavor is irresistible and using the oil is a very small but effective way
Read MoreI realize that fall officially began here in the Northern hemisphere almost a month ago, and I'm behind in welcoming it in on the blog. When people ask me what my favorite season is I usually say it's the transition between seasons rather than an actual season. The transition for me symbolizes
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