Category: cooking light

  • Green Beans and Potatoes and A Green Pea Soup inspired by Chef Michel Guerard

    Growing up, my mom made the most delicious green beans and potatoes. I can still smell the aroma of them simmering on the stove. She would clean and cut the green beans, then cook them with Idaho white potatoes, seasonings, and several pieces of crispy, flavorful bacon. It was pure comfort food. Yesterday, after yoga,…

  • Mother’s Day Story ~ Breakfast in Bed Ideas

    I love Mother’s Day. I have two boys, one 29 and my youngest is 15. I have two grandchildren, I adore and could get up with a biscuit and some gravy. They are truly yummy. My favorite thing growing up as child was to think about how I was going to make my mom feel…

  • Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin spice muffins with a pumpkin seed and walnut crumble

    Butternut squash, pumpkins, cinnamon, crumbly toppings, the essence of fall, and autumn’s charm! I’m just voicing my love for everything about this season, especially when it comes to cooking and baking. Preparing baked goodies for my friends and family is a passion – it’s one of the most fulfilling things I do. Recently, I had…

  • Spicy Saffron Sweet Potato Soup

    Who says, you can not eat sweet potato soup in the heat of summer? This soup is spicy but very cooling because of the base of coconut milk. It is also has a nice sweet, smoky and just plan delish. The saffron gives it a touch of elegance. Some things are just worth the price…