El Niño is here. Rain is coming down hard, and the nights are cold. Normally at this time of year, Corelyn throws together a cassoulet and we have a magical couple of days and nights of leftovers. But now that …

A while back, Lauren (hi, BFF!) asked me to make congee. You know, to test it out. I didn’t even know what it was at the time, so I had to do a little research. Congee is a basic rice …

It still makes me so happy when I realize that there are healthy and delicious alternatives to foods I love and grew up with. Thanksgiving is around the corner, and I’ve been thinking about childhood foods I enjoy. I’ve also …

I love a good yogurt-marinated chicken recipe, but I am terrible at planning ahead. I always think about using yogurt at the last possible minute, when a marinade is no longer an option. Well, that will never happen again, because …

Last weekend, I took a mini-vacation to visit my friends Meg and Greg at Greg’s home in southern Virginia. Our goals for the weekend included a lot of wine, delicious food, and taking cover from the hurricane by staying indoors …

Once again, step by step for those who have not watched the video! Take your onion, beets, and potatoes, and chop. Melt butter in dutch oven/sauce pot, and add chopped veg, along with your lemon zest. Mix to coat, let …

CF: Curried Golden Beet Soup from Garlic, My Soul on Vimeo.