Black eyed peas on New Year’s Day are a Southern tradition that are said to bring good fortune throughout the new year. I’m not from the South, but am happy to eat delicious food and can always use some good luck, Usually, when I make hummus, I use chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and tahini. For this lucky […]
Sneak Peak of The New KitchenAid Torrent Blender
When it comes to stand mixers, there really is only one brand that comes to mind – KitchenAid. People either already have one that they love or they want one. Coming soon is a brand new blender from KitchenAid. The Torrent’s revolutionary design just may end up as the go to blender that everyone has […]
Vegan Creamy Spinach Soup
A bowl of soup is a wonderful way to warm up on a cold day. Soup from a can often contains chicken or beef stock and a whole lot of sodium. It doesn’t take long to make a nutritious meat-free soup with ingredients that will leave you feeling good. Creamy Vegan Spinach Soup […]
Castillos Mexican Restaurant – Mariposa, California
Scenic Highway 140 runs from the 99 east into Yosemite National Park. Along the way, it goes right through the middle of the quaint town of Mariposa. There are shops, restaurants and bed and breakfasts. It’s a great place to stretch your legs, wander around and, as it turns out, enjoy Mexican food. Living in […]
Cranberry Hazelnut Waldorf Salad
Here is a fun twist on a traditional Waldorf Salad that is great for holiday meals at home or potluck parties. Instead of grapes and walnuts, I used dried cranberries and hazelnuts. Chestnuts also work well, if you’d like to swap them for the hazelnuts. I also used a red and green apple to […]