by Eva Marie | Mar 11, 2016 |
Two things I love and could eat all day long? Roasted vegetables and avocados. Growing up in California as I did, avocados were a staple ingredient in our home. My mother would cut them in half, sprinkle them with a little salt and vinegar and then hand them over to...
by Eva Marie | Mar 1, 2016 |
Rustic and provincial dishes are very appealing to me. I enjoy the rough edges and textures. This tomato soup has all the right elements; smooth, with bits of chunky vegetables and cheese covered croutons to soak up some of the delicious bisque. I can imagine being...
by Eva Marie | Mar 1, 2016
Someone recently asked me what I do with all of the food I make – surely, I’m not eating pounds of pancakes and cinnamon buns, am I? Some of the goodies go to bake sales benefiting various nonprofits, I often bake items ahead of time and freeze them when...
by Eva Marie | Feb 1, 2016 |
So it’s true, yesterday I was in my pjs so late in the day that after I finally showered, I wasn’t sure if I should just get back into my jammies or get dressed (I decided to get dressed). This morning I woke up to the beautiful sight of big fluffy...
by Eva Marie | Jan 15, 2016 |
On a recent trip to Denver’s Union Station, my mother-in law ordered a wonderful salad at Mercantile Dining and Provision. The ingredient that really stood out was the polenta croutons. I decided to create my own version of the croutons which would make a great...
by Eva Marie | Jan 10, 2016 |
In the woods where we were walking, with China leading the way, all noise of the city below was frozen out by the muffling effect of the snowflakes and fog that was falling gently around us and it hushed the outside world. This is home. It hasn’t always been and may...