I have had a garden every year for the last 25+ years. Every year there is a crop or two that just does not do well; my tomatoes have never been one of them. Though they seem to all come at the same time which is not ideal as who could possibly eat 30+ tomatoes before they go bad. I do give some away; I … Continue reading Soups on – Yummy Tomato Soup from my garden
I am a huge lover of soup; it surprises me when I hear some people are not. I think of soup/chowder and stew as a warm hug in a bowl. There are endless possibilities you can combine to make a yummy pot of soup, you can add milk and/or cream for chowder, clear broth to make a light soup or combine cream and broth to … Continue reading Soup Season is here – Chicken Tortilla Soup
This past year or so we have definitely explored pork more often and in a varied of ways; and thoroughly enjoyed the journey. I am not sure when or who said pork apples and mustard sounds delicious let’s put them together; but damn were they right. Some of the recipes I have tried and loved are in my monthly and sometimes weekly meal plans. BBQ … Continue reading Pork the Other White Meat
Who doesn’t need to use up some of the leftover ham from Easter? I swear the weather this weekend also helped dictate what I ended up making. It has been rainy, raw and just plain chilly, kind of like a fall day. It also helps that one of my favorite soups is creamy ham and asparagus. It is so satisfying, it is simple to make … Continue reading Ham & Asparagus Soup
