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
February 24, 2016 By Leave a Comment
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
February 23, 2016 By 1 Comment
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...]
Eggplant Parmesan
February 19, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Since I faced my eggplant fears two weeks ago in the kitchen, I was inspired to make my first batch of Eggplant Parmesan for the kids last night. When I posted a picture of the eggplant slices on Instagram- highlighting the importance of salting the slices prior to baking to remove the excess water- many people were surprised I didn't know that trick of the trade. I'm not ashamed. I'm loving that no matter how much time one spends in the kitchen, there's always a teachable moment with every single ingredient, every single recipe--you … [Read more...]
