Blueberry Brunch Cake

Warning: this recipe is a repost but, it's still one of our all-time favorite recipes from my mother's vast archives... That smell. That pungent smell of blueberries baking in the oven still transport me back to any given Sunday when my family would gather together for brunch after a long morning at Sunday school.  So many Sunday brunch memories are woven throughout this cake--they're as integral as its key ingredients. I always reference the article, Playing Kitchen Detective, in the Food & Dining section of the Wall Street … [Read more...]

Homemade Fruit Roll Ups

The rise and influence of social media has completely changed the way we eat and perceive food. Gone are the days of ear-marked, smudged pages of cook books.  Today, over 90% of people are turning to the internet to search for recipes, food hacks, good food tips, videos and even LIVE cooking tutorials. Cookbooks-- once a staple on kitchen shelves-- have quickly transformed into static coffee-table books, often judged more for their food and cover photos than anything else. That being said, there isn't a day that goes by where I'm not … [Read more...]

Creamy Bell Pepper and Orange Tomato Soup

Today's post is from our resident soup expert Serena, aka Seriously Soupy. Serena has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 homemade soups. We're happy to have her here once a month sharing her wisdom and helping demystify the world of soup. Here's what Serena has to say about her latest creation: It may be hard to believe, but spring is just around the corner. With the change of the weather, I enjoy lightening things up a bit in the kitchen to create a variety of soups that are bursting with nutrients and … [Read more...]

Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower has had a meteoric rise to fame my house. It's gone from little-known, discredited vegetable to one of our family favorites.  I'm certain the Cauliflower Fried Rice and the Cauliflower Tots dishes should take most of the credit. Yesterday, I came across a recipe for roasting a large head of cauliflower.  I was intrigued as I realized I had only ever sauteed the veggie on my stove top. The recipe is also appealing as all that's needed is a one head of cauliflower, some olive oil, and a little bit of butter! After 50 … [Read more...]