For those who have been following me on Twitter, you’ll know that I recently spent a few days away from Chicago eating my way around Northern California. One place that was high on my “must see” list while in San Francisco was the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. I have only been there once before – several [...]
Having a food blog is the perfect excuse to make all types of goodies whenever you want – especially when it’s done under the guise of “research”. So, I’ve been “researching” several sweet treats lately trying to find new and interesting snacks to give to friends and family during the holiday season. I recently came [...]
There are several variations of this dish in my family – this is my favorite. Actually, to be completely honest, I haven’t had a version that I didn’t like! Sometimes there may be a few extra or slightly different ingredients, but this soup is consistently delicious. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and tastes [...]
There is something very satisfying and comforting about roasted vegetables. I think it’s because roasting vegetables epitomizes simple cooking – a little oil, salt, pepper and a hot oven are all you need to turn vegetables into an amazing dish. Not only does roasting preserve the nutrients, but it really intensifies and concentrates the flavors. [...]
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Are you still looking for more chocolate after Halloween? These delicious treats should do the trick – soft, chewy and easy to make, chocolate cookies are a definite crowd pleaser. To ensure the all-important soft and chewy texture, take these cookies out of the oven just before they are done and leave them on the [...]
