Warming the soul with minestrone soup

By rahoward, on January 29th, 2015

Sometimes, nothing else but soup will do. As the whole country has been enshrouded in cold and darkness this winter, why not make up a soup fit to fight this foe?

I’ve been spoiled by homemade soups these past few years, as I am fortunate enough to work where a fabulous cook whips up . . . → Read More: Warming the soul with minestrone soup

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Bread of the Month: Beating winter blahs with orange, cranberries

By rahoward, on January 23rd, 2015

In my youth, I was resistant to cranberries. My over-sensitive tastebuds (as is the case with most childhood tongues) couldn’t tolerate their bitter tartness, nor could they handle dark chocolate or hot sauce. Today, my tastebuds, matured and more dulled and ready for strong flavors, make staples of all three.

My love of cranberries . . . → Read More: Bread of the Month: Beating winter blahs with orange, cranberries

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Popcorn and a movie: Lauding little big corn

By rahoward, on January 18th, 2015

I have complete respect for the days set aside to honor, including Jan. 19, which is also National Popcorn Day. That being said, it occurs to me there is no day set aside to honor the First Americans.

Some of us choose not to forget. In so doing, I honor not only a day . . . → Read More: Popcorn and a movie: Lauding little big corn

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