Smoked salmon, leek & potato soup
Our traditional English Christmas morning isn’t complete without smoked salmon on buttered triangles of whole grain bread and a glass of Champagne.
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Venison Sausage Casserole with Juniper Berries
Home for the holidays, I’m transported to this vista of early eighteenth century Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England.* Over years we have wandered the landscaped Palace grounds striding towards its majestic and austere facade. Dithering pheasants get in our way and run all around awaiting their inevitable demise, sheep dully …read more
Spiced Pear & Maple Bread Pudding
Founded in 2007, the Ferrer Foundation has a mission – “Our mission is to inspire peace and hope for children in underserved Chicago communities.”… ” Focusing on, but not limited to children of incarcerated parents..”
Letting Go
As we enter into the season of joy and light, I am reminded that for many people it is also a season of loss and regret.
South African National Dish: Bobotie
The spice trade once again plays its part in our recipe selection this week by virtue of the Dutch East India Company being responsible for the majority of spice transportation around the globe in the late 17th Century, bringing goods and slaves from the East Indies (modern …read more
African National Dishes: Tanzanian Black Eyed Peas & Coconut Curry
We’re excited to be growing our business and have recently upgraded our website and blog. You will continue to receive our weekly recipe but please let us know if you have any problems reaching the blog posts. We recommend that you update your bookmarks to …read more
African National Dishes Doro Wat
The first stop on this month’s culinary tour of Africa is Eithopia for no other reason than my intrigue with their National dish: Doro Wat.
Africa
Last January my son, Doug, and I traveled to Tanzania as part of a mission team from our church.
Brazilian Feijoada
The Meg and Jane show got off to a strong start last week at our first show of the season at OLPH in Glenview.
Turkish Red Lentil & Bulgur Soup
the zen of slow cooking heads East to Turkey this week to champion grains and lentils in a fiber dense, nutrient rich soup.
Chicken & Butternut Squash Tagine Diabetes Friendly
Last week we wrote about Sara, mom of Owen who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 4 years ago. To kick off this month’s series of diabetes friendly recipes Sara shared a chicken tagine with butternut squash which I served to my own family this weekend.
Living with Diabetes: a Mother’s journey
As part of our commitment to helping families create healing and wholeness through food we chose to dedicate one month each year to focusing on a health related challenge. In the past we have shared stories from friends and family who have had severe food …read more
