Today's recipe is from resident soup expert Serena, aka Seriously Soupy. Serena has not only given soup tours and taught soup classes, but has a catalog of over 100 original soups! Once month you can join Serena on her soupy journey here, at My Judy the Foodie, sharing her wisdom and helping demystify the world of soup. I asked Serena to create a light, yet hearty, chilled soup celebrating the bounty of summer. Here's what Serena has to say: Summer is synonymous with enjoying the outdoors while also trying to beat the … [Read more...]
Raisin Bread for Beginners
May 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I've always told my kids it's ok to make mistakes. We learn from our mistakes. As the age-old saying goes, "you never touch a hot stove twice." And so, I attempted to make a very easy Raisin Bread yesterday and failed miserably. The best part was that my kids watched me fail, get frustrated, and try again. I was dubious of the active yeast that I had purchased for the bread making. It was the first time I used a yeast that didn't require mixing with water. When, after 90 minutes covered in a bowl in a warm place, my yeast did … [Read more...]
10 Recipes for Your Memorial Day Menu
May 21, 2015 By 1 Comment
Fire up the grill this weekend and kick-off summer with a smorgasbord of items which will quench your thirst and satiate your hunger. From sangria to salad to burgers, we've curated our summer favorites from the past four years of My Judy the Foodie. So, tighten your apron, get your spatulas ready, and bring on the FOOD (and drink): White Wine Sangria This sangria only takes about 5 minutes to make and it tastes so refreshing (I let it sit overnight in the fridge). People will be impressed that you’re not just serving wine … [Read more...]
Potato Salad
May 6, 2015 By 1 Comment
It was hot enough yesterday to feel as if it were mid-July, save the terrible pollen count. Walking around in the concrete jungle is the least desirable place with rising temperatures. I longed for my own backyard, fresh cut grass, a fired up grill and a cool breeze. Instead, I was sweaty, stuck in the stale air, surrounded by high rises. To cool me off, I decided to recreate a favorite dish when I got home. I wanted to channel my inner summer. For my family, potato salad … [Read more...]
