I visit lots of blogs that feature drool worthy food (see sidebar for examples). But very rarely am I instantly inspired to make whatever it is I am reading. The one exception to this is Vicci’s The Days Are Just Packed. She has a knack for picking vegetarian or otherwise very healthy dishes that are…
Bowties with Roasted Winter Squash Arugula and Pine Nuts
I never realized how hard I would find it to be inspired to post to this blog without photos. Not to mention how much I hate typing on this laptop. *Sigh* We went by the house today–no pics obviously, but half of the siding is up (!) and all of the drywall inside. And let’s…
Copper Piping and a Layered Tortilla & Tomato Casserole With Butternut Squash Hash and Melted Cheese
I have become pretty good friends with one of the moms from my playgroup, and after spending many playdates over at her house, I have decided maybe, just maybe, she is a good enough friend to witness the chaos I live in at this “tweener” house. She and her twins, who are Sammy’s age, are…
Eating With The Seasons: Smoky Squash Bisque
I have a bit of an obsession with winter squash soup recipes. I collect them like crazy. While I am willing to try almost anything, I always return to my favorites: a simple bisque made with apple, a simple bisque made with chipotle, and a vegetarian bean and corn chili made with a pumpkin base….
Winter Squash and Tomatillo Soup
I went back and forth about whether to share this next soup with you guys. I served it with the Buttermilk Cornmeal Bread with Chiles and Cheddar, and that right there was probably half the problem—the bread just blew everything else at the meal out of the water. However the second problem was that same…
The Taste of Home: Butternut Squash Soup & Homemade Bread
Nothing quite tastes like home to me as much as homemade bread and soup. When I was young and I was sick, Mom always hauled out the Beef and Vegetable Soup—either she got it from the freezer or she made it fresh—and made homemade bread. To this day I desperately crave broth in particular when…