As I settle into the new year like a cozy bed with a side of warm cookies and a tall glass of hope, I ponder on the things that bring me comfort: family, good food, connection, mindful cooking, time for self, and . . .…

The glorious fall season has arrived, and I’m so happy that I’m doing cartwheels inside my kitchen! Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating just a bit. My old bones can’t move in that manner any longer. I’m not looking to knock over my fabulous new coffee machine.…

Carrots are one of the most beautiful and delicious vegetables, in my opinion.  Anytime I see a bunch of tri-color carrots in the produce section, I grab them up because they make me feel like I am cooking fancily.  This particular bunch gave such a…

Let’s be honest.  Carrots are not really anyone’s favorite vegetable.  No one ever yells, “Damn, I wish I had me a big bowl of steamed carrots!”  I am one of the guilty who keeps them in my crisper until they shrivel up and become easy…

Fall is just about to enter into our atmosphere.  I can smell it.  Can you? Black Bean Soup 1 1/2 cups dried black beans 8 cups water 2 bay leaves 2 tbsp olive oil 4 carrots, sliced 1/2 red onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and…