As previously mentioned, we celebrated Jennie’s birthday last weekend by trying out a new bread pudding recipe. But because we can’t make just one recipe when we could be making at least 2 or 3, I also let Jennie pick …

Last week we celebrated both Jennie and Jeff’s birthdays in the Garlic, My Soul kitchen. We decided to try something other than the standard birthday cake, and a chocolate bread pudding seemed like a fun treat to try! We found …

The secret to a cold salad is a light, fresh dressing. Everything else is just mix and match. That’s the philosophy behind this pseudo-recipe, which we’re calling kitchen sink couscous because you can make it with whatever the contents of …

On a hot summer day, there is nothing more perfect than a bowl of cold sesame noodles. When we decided to cook up a batch of cold salads last weekend, these were at the top of my list! I turned …

Happy Friday everyone! Now that the month is finally wrapping up, it’s time to look ahead to June. One thing I’ve had looming over me for the month of June is the impending loss of Google Reader. For those of …

Happy Friday everyone! You’re probably looking forward to the holiday weekend as much as we are. For us, Memorial Day usually involves a lazy outdoor barbecue with friends. Here are a few of our favorite party and picnic foods that …

Considering my obsession with feeding people, I’m a notoriously bad hostess. I am terrible at little things like taking someone’s coat, showing them where to stash their purse, offering them a beverage, or providing hors d’oeuvres. That’s why easier is always …

There are so many exciting green vegetables in season right now! Peas are one of our favorites, and the season for them is so short that we had to celebrate with a quick pea soup recipe. In the course of …

One of our favorite things about living in California is our proximity to so many fun places. San Diego, Joshua Tree, Wine Country, Palm Springs, and Sequoia National Forest are all a few hours drive away and we love taking …

Sometimes, in the life of a geek, you don’t just have a TV show or book series that you love, but you also have a favorite person to share it with. For months, Jennie and I have wanted to make …