Last night I received a vegan recipe from my dear friends, David and Victoria, at the Halau in Lakebay, Washington. It looked so yummy and warm, I just had to share it with everyone. Thanks so much for sharing this ridiculously good and simple soup! Just in time for the cold weather! Cook: VEGAN POTATO LEEK … Continue reading »
This salad is one of my favorites. It has it all-delicious, comforting, satisfying, hearty, salty, sweet, a little tart, and a pile of color too! It is inspired by a salad I used to order at the Royal Exchange in San Francisco’s Financial District. A recent search doesn’t reveal it on the menu any longer … Continue reading »
Crab and Shrimp Gumbo When the weather outside is frightful….have some nice hot gumbo! Gumbo has been a family favorite for generations. I asked mom when she first remembered having gumbo. Mom said she first remembered having gumbo at our Granny’s coffee shop in Ocean Springs, Mississippi in 1965 (she was 18 at the time). … Continue reading »
Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Soup This thick, hardy, rich soup recipe is so full of flavor, warmth and texture, your family will forget they just gobbled down a bunch of broccoli! I’m a huge fan of soup. At restaurants, I almost always inquire what the soup du jour is, just in case it’s something yummy. This … Continue reading »
Greek Salad From Jim’s Garden (With Homemade Pita) I have to give a BIG thanks to our long time family friend, Jim, for sharing the abundance of his garden. Just look at all of this gorgeous produce – lemons, cucumbers, lemon cucumbers and a huge assortment of varying sizes and colors of tomatoes (check out … Continue reading »
