On a cold rainy day in late September, I decided I wanted to make soup. Originally I wanted to do a cheeseburger soup but then I looked around my kitchen and saw heaping bowls full of tomatoes from my dad's garden and decided that perhaps a tomato soup would be the more prudent choice. And … Continue reading Tomato Soup — Nothing More, Nothing Less
Hi, guys! It's been a quiet couple weeks around here as we've all adjusted to post-GoT life, the beginning of summer vacation, and volatile late-May-in-Kansas weather. Thankfully I've finally found an evening alone at home, and I'm enjoying a marathon of everyone's favorite arthritic comedy duo: Grace & Frankie. If you're late to the G&F … Continue reading Weekend Scratch Brownies
Well, it's over. The Game of Thrones series finale has come and gone, and we've all emerged on the other side. Last night was a roller coaster of emotions, and I think the best way to describe our lasting impression is "deflated." Everyone left quietly, with little discussion. Were we processing? Were we sad that … Continue reading FINALE: Roast Duck and Pavlova
It's Week One of my #MidWesterosCookingChallenge and I'm excited to dig right in to today's recipes. I put a poll on the Facebook page earlier this week asking for reader input on what the first round of food should be: either Sansa Stark's favorite lemon cakes or a hearty serving of soup in a bread … Continue reading Week One: Lemon Cakes and Bread Bowls
