If something works for me, I stick with it, even if it sometimes seems a little weird. Earlier in this culinary adventure I turned one of my favorite salads, the Caprese (visit post)—a traditional Italian dish consisting of tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese—into a soup.  It turned out great.  This time, with spring officially upon […]

Have you ever tried to turn over a new leaf? You put in all the work.  You imagine a new world full of bright, sunny vistas only to discover it’s just the same old stuff. That’s what happened with this week’s soup. I’m in California right now with all its cold and rain. (Sigh) Not […]

After nearly 13 years of marriage, I’ve learned there are times when I just need to keep my mouth shut.  Sadly I haven’t learned when those times are, so, to be on the safe side, I tend to hold my tongue almost always. Luckily, my wife is something of a talker, so there is no […]