Cranberry Bean (aka Borlotti Bean) Soup Recipe

Let me get right to it — this soup is made with “Cranberry Beans,” not cranberries and beans.  This came up a lot when I taught this soup last fall in my cooking classes.  The lovely and tasty cranberry bean is also known as a “Borlotti bean,” and might be my favorite bean ever, which […]

Dinner Planner: Week of October 10th

Happy weekend!  I’m in Palm Springs this weekend with my family and my sister-in-law and her family.  We are attending Desert Trip, also known as “OldChella,” a three-day concert with “vintage” artists like The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters and others.  It has been very fun and very civilized watching music with […]

Dinner Planner- Week of August 29th

Although I was very sad to leave the Golden Door, which is an incredibly magical and serene oasis, I came home inspired to cook. Every bite I ate there was so delicious, fresh and healthful.  I can’t wait to head to the farmers markets this weekend and load up on all the fresh produce that […]

Italian Potato Salad Recipe

Just before I leave my parents’ house for the airport, my father always does the same thing.  He takes some plastic bags and heads out to his gardens to pick vegetables for me to take home.  In my suitcase.  If this doesn’t sound crazy to you, then we should be friends.  I instantly repack our […]

Dinner Planner: Week of July 25th

Sadly, this is our last week together as a family of five.  🙁  My older daughter is going away to a summer study program next week and then she’s going directly to school. So that means I have to cook some good stuff for her this week before she has to eat dining hall food […]