In ancient times, after a long day at the office, the man would return home to a well-kept house. His wife, smartly dressed, would greet him with a cocktail, a smile, and dinner ready in the oven. The children, with homework complete, would be quiet and tranquil. Upon removing his coat and tie, the man…
Vegan Beef Burgundy
In 1984, I experienced French cuisine for the first time. After a summer abroad in an exchange program, my sister returned home with a couple jars of Dijon mustard and some French guy that occupied my top bunk bed for a month. More on the French guy later, but according to my sister, the French…
Curry Tofu Salad
2014 has arrived, and I have determined that the following truths are self-evident: 1. Elastic does not work in all pants: good in pajamas, bad in dress pants. 2. Black isn’t that slimming: good for ninjas, bad for hiding extra pounds. 3. Skinny jeans are a misnomer: good in theory, bad in reality. 4….
Black Eye Pea Risotto
Well folks, the Christmas holiday is officially over. And I must have been awfully good this year based on the treasure trove of gifts I found waiting for me under the tree. I mean you have to be pretty high up on the “nice list” to get a six pack of black socks and…
Bean and Tomato Soup
Your feet are sore. Your back aches. Your eyes are a touch blurry. Your head is pounding. Your pedometer says you have taken over 15,000 steps but you have only covered about one square mile of actual real estate. But you are done, you have checked the list once, you have checked the list twice:…
Vegan Beef Stroganoff
“Twas the night before Thanksgiving, you were alone in the kitchen, You went there to escape all the family bitchin’, Drinking red wine, you were prepping for the big meal, In hopes that “All Vegan” wouldn’t be a big deal. The children were bored and had nothing to play, Uncle Leon just cracked his…
Creamy Potato Soup
As a kid, Friday nights were for sleep-overs and watching The Incredible Hulk and The Dukes of Hazzard. As a teenager, Friday nights were for pep rallies, high school sporting events, and maybe a date if I was lucky. As a college student, Friday nights were for (since my folks might be reading this) studying,…
Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragu
Let’s say this Friday you want to surprise your significant other with a special dinner: the kind of meal with soft music and candle-light. Maybe they just got a promotion? Maybe they are coming home after a long business trip? Maybe it is date night? Or maybe you are just feeling a bit saucy and…
Butternut Squash Salad
Rarely, can you find anything good to eat in a chain restaurant. I mean sure there is “Fish Fest” that offers all-you-can-eat catfish fingers. There is the “Rib Round-up” that continuously fills your plate with baby-back ribs. Don’t forget the buffet loaded with over 500 items including the chocolate fountain. Or if you are looking…
Stuffed Acorn Squash
When I was about six or seven years old, my dad decided to do some home renovations. And my father wasn’t going to just do a little painting or hang some new window treatments. No, he was going to move a wall to extend our den/television room. As a kid, this was the most awesome…