The new year is upon us, which means we’re looking ahead full of excitement and looking back with nostalgia. The Garlic, My Soul team has had an exciting year! We’ve shrunk and then grown again; we’ve tackled new projects, new …

Hey everyone! We are still traveling here at GMS, but we wanted to wish you a happy weekend! I’m currently headed to New Jersey, through lots and lots of snow! I hope you are having a wintry weekend where you …

Happy Friday, folks! By now, you’ve probably gorged on Mom’s homemade cookies, seafood on Christmas Eve (or is that just us Italians), delicious, decadent Christmas Day fare, day-after leftovers, and several too many glasses of wine (or is that just us Italians?) …

Hello folks! As the year quickly approaches its end, it is a time of reflection, a time of resolutions, and most importantly a time to have a great party. If you’re hosting, you can choose the kind of party you …

Hello from Chicago, kids! We are enjoying second-day leftovers of fish over here, and spending some time watching movies and relaxing. We hope you’re doing the same, but if you find yourselves with some extra Internet-time, we wanted to keep …

Merry Christmas, everyone! For Christmas Eve dinner in my family, we celebrate with a Feast of Seven Fishes, as the Italians of Southern Italy. This year, we had squid, crab, lobster, scallops, shrimp, mussels, and clams. We steam the clams …

A couple of weeks ago, Ky and I decided to try out a chicken and dumplings recipe. We took to the internet to come up with at least a method, and we settled on this: Check it out! We also …

We’re packing up here at GMS to head home for the holidays – yoga mats and sneakers are a must! Are you traveling this season? Safe travels if you are – keep your eyes peeled for Christmas Eve’s delicious meal, …

Christmas is only a few days away, which means it’s last minute shopping time! Here are a few of our recommendations for the foodies, chefs, and kitchen enthusiasts in your life. These are all items we’ve given or received as …

When Peter Jackson’s first Lord of the Rings film opened in December of 2001, I began a long tradition of associating Tolkien stories with the holiday season. I read all the books. My father re-read them. And for a few …