Best Ever Dark Chocolate Brownies
Posted on October 28, 2020

Because there is nothing more comforting than warm, rich chocolate. Every once in a while, my mom goes on a diet. I get it. She wants to feel stronger, more energetic, healthier. I think it’s great. But I also know there’s one sure fire way to derail it. Warm, slightly , chocolately brownies are the…
Reduced Sugar, Absolutely Amazing, Mixed Berry Jam
Posted on May 6, 2020

With Texas Poteet Strawberries, Wild Blackberries, and Luscious Blueberries I am absolutely in love with making jam. I discovered this passion when I was watching Alton Brown’s original Good Eats program, in which he described the safest methods of canning. I was intrigued. How difficult would it be to make jam safely?? Turns out…. not…
Parmesan Tomato Bisque
Posted on October 9, 2019

Yeah, it’s seriously so good. You know when you feel like you MIGHT be catching a cold? Your throat is scratchy, and you’re sniffling, and you aren’t sick enough to skip school (or work, I guess), but you’re too sick to want to DO anything? You know what I’m talking about! When I was a…
Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda
Posted on October 7, 2019

You’ll never look at pumpkin the same. Honestly, when I first heard of this soup, I can’t say that I was excited to make it. To me, pumpkin was sweet, something I looked forward to in coffee and pie. I am totally a PSL girl! BUT… my mom had this recipe from a long time…
Classic Corn Chowder
Posted on October 3, 2019

Comfort Food Without the Guilt! When I started cooking for my (vegetarian) auntie last year, it was a real eye-opener. It’s amazing to me how many of my favorite soups call for bacon. I guess it makes sense… bacon has such a strong flavor! It’s salty and savory and definitely a comfort food. But if…