Stock in a Box on Steroids

Let me start by saying that homemade stock is the best. It is easy to make and freezes beautifully. I will also say that nothing compares with the flavor of homemade stock. You are in complete control of salt and all the other flavors that you choose to add. That being said, I admit that… Continue reading Stock in a Box on Steroids

A Glimpse of Winter and the Love of Soup

Last night we watched the first real snowfall from our balcony. The flakes were big and fluffy falling on the courtyard below us. This morning we woke to an early Winter Wonderland.it was barely enough to dust the ground and give the walks a powdered sugar-coating, but it was a start. I’m not in any… Continue reading A Glimpse of Winter and the Love of Soup

Life After a Microwave and a Skillet Pork Dish

I have never considered myself microwave dependent. In fact I only used it (or so I thought) to reheat leftovers and melt butter. So, as I left my old kitchen behind, I hardly gave the microwave a second glance. Cooking with love does not require energy waves. The stove top can do anything the microwave… Continue reading Life After a Microwave and a Skillet Pork Dish