We are experimenting with nuts in our cooking this month, and last weekend proved to be a mostly successful experiment. Jennie and I felt fairly confident that we understood how nuts were used in baking and sweet treats, so we …
Hello Folks, With Halloween past us and Thanksgiving fast approaching we are entering into the full on throws of Autumn! This is one of my favorite times of year because it signifies a shift from the fruity, minty, and light …
So if you’ve ever come home after a night of wine, or too much sun, or simply being out just too late you know what it feels like to really, really need some water. In the summer, I feel like these …
Summer is here! It’s that wonderful time of year where the weather is warm, the barbeques are plentiful, and the environment is ripe for relaxing on a hot Saturday afternoon while enjoying a nice cold beer. Now depending on the …
To finish off my Colombian cooking adventure with Ana, I give you our beverages of the day: Lulo juice and Colombian hot chocolate. Lulo is a fruit (also know as narajilla) that has a slight citrus taste, but really is indescribable because …
I don’t know if a heat wave in January counts as an Indian Summer, but I don’t know what else to call this 85 degree weather we’re having in Los Angeles. Just as many people across the country are settling …
There is not much more I love in the world than a good smoothie. I love to have them for breakfast, snacks, lunch, or dinner. Or after dinner. Or after a good workout. Or after I’ve been sick and have …
So today I tackle my first post that isn’t a review or an introduction. I am very excited and as promised this post will be related to how you can use alcohol in food. So I decided rather than starting …
Hello Everyone, Today we begin what is sure to be one of the highlights of my blogging experience. Today I get to start justifying drinking more quality alcohol. The excuse, “I have a blog now and readers to share my …
Welcome to Garlic, My Soul. GMS is a cooking blog for real life. I want you to be able to cook at home without feeling overwhelmed, so I write recipes you can make whether you’re a beginner or someone who cooks …
