We used to eat together at our dining room table very night … until I was four years old.  That all changed when my father died at age 50 from chronic heart disease. From what I remember and from what I’ve been told about my dad, this five-foot-nine-inch, World War II veteran from Greenville, Mississippi, was one of the most...

It’s an unusual time around the world, as businesses and organizations grapple with the effects of the coronavirus/ COVID-19. Updated: 2 April 2020 Please note that this page will be updated as the situation evolves. Let's Talk about "Social Distancing" For many of us around the world, our governments are now encouraging us to work from home when possible, practice...

One month from today, my oldest kid will graduate from college back in the United States. It’s both an exciting and bittersweet time. I’m excited that my new adult will embark on a new life. However, I’m also saddened by this event because my once “little person” is all grown up and probably will need me a whole lot less....

Our journey toward creating the perfect Cream of Artichoke Soup! The first time I attempted to make artichoke soup, I bombed…big time. The failure was not so much about technique as it was about the lack of effort. I hadn’t always been a fan of artichoke and I didn’t really know what to do with it either. However, every time...

So your soup wasn't a unanimous household crowd pleaser, or you simply made too much soup to even freeze? Here are a couple of food life hacks to save the day and your pocketbook. Happy March! It’s spring – well, almost! We kicked off the new month with a trip to the Farmers’ Market and now in our kitchen, it’s...