Hot, roasty summer squash soup in the summer? You must think that I’m off my rocker. I used to have a soup/sandwich shop within walking distance from my work, and on the hot 100°F days, I’d call in asking for the soup of the day. I’d get a confused and bewildered response – “Soup? It’s…
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Vegan Goldenberry Tarts
We, as humans, are creatures of habit. We get used to certain things. As an example, the general human population believes that crusts should be comprised of butter and flour. Pastries and cheesecake should contain some kind of cheese. What if I told you that it’s possible to make a pastry with none of those…
Carrot Potato Soup
Have you ever made a decision that you know would affect the people around you? You know deep down that it’s the best thing for you, but the reactions you get from people are mixed. I was apprehensive about telling you, because I was afraid of back-sliding. New Years resolutions typically fade in practice after…
Hatch Chile Smoothie
This is one of those flavor combinations that sounds really wacky at first, but they work together really well. I’ve become a fan of smoothies that are sweet, yet not overly sweet, and have a slight tart-ness from an acid like lemon, which helps bring out the flavors of all the other fruits and veggies….
How To Make Guacamole and an Avocado Ranch Tour
It’s not often that one gets to visit an avocado ranch, and just a few weeks ago I did, along with my friends in the Inland Empire Food Bloggers! I would say that the majority of the population, at least in California, are avocado lovers. Perhaps “lover” is not a strong enough word – maybe…