Truffled Pea Soup
Hi there! Last week was my spring break and I spent it soaking up some family time in Chicago with my mom and sisters. We had so much fun! But, I realized that “spring” in Chicago is very different than “spring” in Northern California. It was quite chilly and windy and we were wearing...
Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with parmesan crisps
Happy Friday! Isn’t the week back after vacation just the worst? Ever since I got back I just keep thinking, “If I were in Hawaii I’d be doing (blank)” and it’s always something WAY cooler then I’m really doing. Speaking of cool, I’m also freezing all the time because I want to wear things that...
Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup
Hey there! Are you ready for something warm? I am! I know a lot has been made recently of Californians’ inability to deal with cold weather…If you haven’t seen this video, check it out for a serious laugh! It is pretty darn funny for a girl from Washington to watch a group of California kids mesmerized by...
Carrot Ginger Soup
Happy Friday! Ok, so I might not be the biggest fan of resolutions, but I do love the unofficial New Year’s “cleanse.” It seems like a good chunk of the population participates in this cleanse in one way or another. Some people are really serious (which I am hearing about all over my facebook news...
Spicy Kabocha Squash Soup with Sage
Hi! The rains have come to California! Last weekend we were hit hard with a crazy storm that had me up half the night listening to rain pound down on my roof while I crossed my fingers and toes that nothing would start to leak! Lucky for me, I love the rain. Well…I love the...
Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale
Hey there! I made this recipe a couple days ago and I was so delicious I was telling everyone about it. When I told my dad about this flavorful, hearty, soup, he told me, “You know, I think you should change the name of your blog to Tara’s Kale Blog!” Hahaha Ok Dad, so maybe...
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Happy Halloween!!! Today I’m doing, “What I’m eating Wednesday” as I’ll be having this for dinner tonight! When I was a kid, every Halloween was the same routine. We’d get home from school and get ready in our costumes. My mom was pretty handy with a sewing machine and created some pretty awesome looks for...
Butternut squash and quinoa soup with kale pesto
Hey there! It’s been a rainy windy fall day today and nothing sounds better than a hot bowl of soup. I adore soup. Especially around this time of year. It’s so enjoyable to me to cozy up to the table with a steamy bowl of soup. Preferably in my coziest sweater holding the bowl so...
Roasted Heirloom Tomato Basil Soup with Lemon Creme
Hey there! Happy Friday! It’s soup weather people. And I for one am so excited about it! This soup is a great way to use up those extra tomatoes you’ve got growing in your garden, or that you purchased from someone else’s garden. This post is dedicated to my friend Meagan. In fact, I’m in...
Field Greens Salad with Strawberries and Candied Walnuts
Oh hey there! Happy Monday! I seem to be on a bit of a salad kick lately…but it has been so nice out and the produce round this time of year is so fresh, it’s kind of all I’ve been wanting to eat! This salad is bright, light, and flavorful. Perfect for an afternoon lunch...
Faux Pho
Hi! I just made this last night and literally could not wait to post it for you guys! I think there must be two kind of people when it comes to Pho (pronounced fuh, rhymes with duh); those who LOVE it, and those who have never tried it. I am convinced that to try it...
Irish Lamb Stew
Happy Friday!!! It has been a super rainy week here in Northern California and all I have been wanting to do is stay home, curl up in bed, watch Downton Abbey (have you guys started watching that show? It is fantastic!!), and have a big bowl of this stew! If you are looking for...
