Roasted Carrot, Avocado & Orange Salad for Two

Roasted Carrot, Avocado & Orange Salad for Two

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...
Provincial Tomato and Canellini Bean Bisque

Provincial Tomato and Canellini Bean Bisque

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...
Blueberry, Vanilla and Mango Chia Protein Parfait

Blueberry, Vanilla and Mango Chia Protein Parfait

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...
Wellness Tea

Wellness Tea

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...
Farmer’s Salad with Polenta Croutons

Farmer’s Salad with Polenta Croutons

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...