Eco-friendly, family-friendly food and living
Tuscan minestrone soup, full of kale and Savoy cabbage, beans and carrots. A hearty, warming soup with the consistency of stew. Tuscan minestrone soup makes a hearty meal on a winter day. I love minestrone soup. It’s substantial and full of texture with all of those beans and vegetables. Just […]
Making homemade pasta is easier than you think & delicious results make it worth the effort. Simple four-ingredient homemade pasta makes for much family fun in the kitchen.The Christmas of 1984 mom received a pasta maker as a gift from my brother and sister. They were both living in […]
Winter squash and roasted red pepper lentil soup is smooth, flavourful and substantial, just right for damp winter days. What do you do when your kids announce they’re sick of soup? From October to March I’d be happy to eat soup every day. It’s warming and satisfying, nourishing and a […]
Creamy Cauliflower risotto with crispy sage makes a hearty fall supper. I always tell my kids that there is only one item on the menu at suppertime. Like it or lump it, what’s on the table is what you eat. For the most part my no-substitution rule works and my […]
Mediterranean Lentil Wraps in Crispy Phyllo Dough – a substantial and delicious vegetarian main dish meal.
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