Do you have a comfort food? For me its always soup. Gumbo when I’m sick, chili when I’m cold. Tomato Soup cheers me up. It seems like a bright, happy food to me. Pair it with a smoky grilled cheese sandwich with basil, and I’m a new woman. So, when I heard an interview with…
Read MoreThis is true comfort food to me. All it needs is a glass of wine, maybe a chocolate chaser, and I am in heaven. I have not a drop of Italian blood in me, but I somehow have the stomach of an italian. I love crusty bread dipped in Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. I…
Read MoreAnyone have tomatoes overflowing in their garden? If so, please drop some off at my house! I’ve been loading up at the farmer’s market. My favorite stand has these gorgeous heirloom tomatoes that have made their way into sandwiches, salads, and salsa almost daily the last two weeks. Here is a fresh salsa recipe that…
Read MoreAnyone have an overabundance of tomatoes in their garden? If so, I am completely jealous! Our garden has yet to produce much, aside from copious amounts of mint. But I hear tell that it is tomato season, and I see evidence of it at the farmer’s markets recently. Beautiful bright red romas, colorful heirlooms. My…
Read MoreThis is my go to sandwich in the summer. I’ve been making it since we first got married (which was ten years ago this month!!!), and we both love it. 4 ingredients, all of which I generally have in the summer, and it tastes absolutely AMAZING. Just take a few slices of any gouda (I…
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