Creamy Black Bean Soup Recipe

While I am finishing up my manuscript for my second cookbook, I am taking advantage of the plethora of new cookbooks in my kitchen.  One that I was excited to receive was my friend Katie Morford’s book, ”

Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut and Turmeric

    This stew was an innocent dinner last week.  I saw my friend Leanne post a photo of this stew on her Instagram feed and it looked delicious, vegan, flavorful, easy, everything I like and the way my family eats.  She mentioned she found the recipe in the NY Times.  Well, what she didn’t […]

Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving and that you enjoyed every moment with your loved ones.  The food took a backseat to the time I spent with my three kids and my husband, as well as family and friends.  Don’t get me wrong, I love a delicious feast, but I was beyond grateful that […]

Planning a Happy Thanksgiving 2018 – 1 week to go!

This post has been edited from the original which was published on November 17, 2011. It’s always hard to accomplish your Thanksgiving tasks when you don’t know how many people you’re having over!  I think I have the final count and we’re only going to be 20 people this year, including my two daughters who […]

Planning a Happy Thanksgiving 2018 – 2 Weeks and Counting!

This post was originally published on November 10, 2011. Life is unpredictable, but Thanksgiving is not and it is 2 weeks away!  Is the exclamation point there to emphasize panic or joy?  I’m excited!  I’ve been teaching quite a few Thanksgiving-themed classes as of late and I’m feeling spirited.  Don’t let these Thursday posts stress […]