Category: cooking

I have a pretty neat house, and one of my favorite features is a giant skylight over a stairwell. I’ve wanted to grow flowers in window boxes around those stairs, and it gets essentially full sun despite being indoors, however there are a couple caveats in that I have to use window boxes with no...

I have a pretty neat house, and one of my favorite features is a giant skylight over a stairwell. I’ve wanted to grow flowers in window boxes around those stairs, and it gets essentially full sun despite being indoors, however there are a couple caveats in that I have to use window boxes with no...

Classic split pea soup! Dried split peas are cooked with ham hocks, onions, garlic, and leeks. This filling, hearty soup is perfect for cold winter days. Continue reading “Split Pea Soup” »

While I call these Chocolate Muffins, their deep chocolate flavor and wonderfully moist texture, remind me more of chocolate cake. The chocolate flavor comes from both unsweetened cocoa powder and lots of semi sweet chocolate chips. Treat yourself in the morning to one of these delicious muffins with a strong cup of coffee or a...

A sheet pan of roasted vegetables can be used in so many different ways! Roast up a big pan at the beginning of the week and add them to soups, pastas, and other meals all week long. Continue reading “4 Ways to Make a Batch of Roasted Vegetables Last All Week” »