I love the color of this soup…incredibly vibrant. A good rule of thumb when it comes to food — if it’s naturally vibrant in color, it’s mother nature’s way of telling us to eat it. A few weeks ago, I made this yellow tomato soup topped with seared sea scallops. Today’s soup is an adaptation … Continue Reading
You’re probably not thinking about soup with the hot and humid summer we’ve been having [at least here in the States]; but this is a soup fit for summer. Corn, poblano peppers, tomatillos…all at their peak of season. The soup is thick and creamy due to the addition of corn masa — as opposed to … Continue Reading
Is your garden overflowing with tomatoes? Yes, you say. Am a bit jealous. Some day I will have an amazing garden (just need a small plot of land to call my own). Looking for something to do with all those beautiful tomatoes from your garden and/or farmers’ market? How about a simple and exceptionally … Continue Reading
Baby artichokes also take a little prepping, but as with the fava beans, they are not difficult to prepare. First, remove the tough outer leaves until you get to the light-green-yellow tender inner leaves. Second, cut off and discard the dark and medium green tops of remaining leaves. Third, cut off and discard the stem. … Continue Reading
I’ve had my eye on a Vitamix for quite some time and finally took the plunge this past weekend. I had a hard time getting over the sticker shock (it’s a blender after all), but I love it. It’s by far one of the best kitchen appliances I’ve purchased — how did I live without … Continue Reading
