Anyone who knows me, knows that soup is my least favorite thing to eat. However it has it’s place. Especially when the digestive system needs a break after a long vacation of eating all the things, or a holiday weekend of feasting…
Vegan Maafe (Senegalese Groundnut Stew)
January 19, 2019…
The first time I had callaloo was in Jamaica. It was dark green, with distinguishable leaves and full of vibrant pepper. I didn’t love it, but it was part of a complete breakfast so I swallowed it. Later in life, I made…
The ingredients came to me in a dream and I took to the kitchen to bring this smokey, spicy, satisfying soup to life. Part of the process is making a spice mix to flavor your soup. I was inspired to use…
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple, Rosemary and Pumpkin Seed Brittle
January 9, 2016Made a New Year, New You Resolution? But your cravings for Sweet and Creamy won’t let you live? I got you. Before you reach for pudding or ice-cream or anything of the sort – let’s try this. It’s soup (not dessert) but…
“Lunch time!” How I lived for those words when I was in elementary school. Once the teacher called lunch, everybody rushed to line up! The walk to the cafeteria alone was filled with anticipation and eagerness to see what the lunch ladies…
In 2008 I moved to Brasil to heal myself. The year before, I was in an abusive relationship and suffered a lot of trauma. I had abandoned my body and was steeped in depression. I was a heavy emotional eater and I…