Brrrrrrrrr. It’s bitter cold out there. February in Northern California has been a mix of rain, snow, wind and dull […]
Archive for ‘Soup’
Foraged Feast: Wild Lion’s Mane Bisque
When winter rains soak the earth and bring carpets of fresh green grass to the slumbering coastal hills of California, […]
Best Texas-Style Beef Chili for a Crowd
The cold, rainy days of January are perfect weather for hunkering down inside and cooking dishes that chase away winter’s […]
Eat Better Reboot: Thai Broccoli Coconut Soup
Nothing warms and soothes on a chilly winter day like a bowl of hot homemade soup. It’s the quintessential comfort […]
In Season: Sweet Corn Chowder with Smoked Gouda
Sun-kissed summer corn is at its peak, and if you’re tired of noshing those sweet kernels on the cob, then […]
The BEST Cream of Wild Chanterelle Soup
The sunshine streaming over the landscape for the first time in weeks could not go unnoticed. I had to get […]
Nourishing Detox Soup
Happy January dear friends! Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician and noted “Father of Modern Medicine” once said, “Let food be […]
Bone Broth for Comfort and Healing
Dearest readers, Those of you who follow my posts regularly may have noted an uncharacteristic silence in the past two […]
Treasure In the Woods: Foraging for Wild Porcini
The long-awaited winter storms have arrived at last to Northern California and have dumped an estimated nine inches of much-needed […]
Red Kuri Squash Soup
The days are getting shorter. This coming Sunday, in the wee hours of the morning, we will “fall back” […]
Tomato Madness: Chilled Tomato-Melon Soup
As the long, hot days of summer fold into early fall, I am busy reaping an overwhelming tomato harvest […]