

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU… START YOUR YEAR OFF RIGHT LIGHT! I’m not talking about making major New Year’s Resolutions, just one small step to a healthier you (and planet Earth too). How about joining the thousands of people in 36 countries around the world in the Global Meatless Monday Movement? It’s…

We had some leftover champagne from New Year’s Eve… Don’t judge. Since it sat out all night, I figured the expensive champagne was flat and undrinkable. I almost poured it down the drain but that seemed like such a waste of a nice wine, so I decided to try making vinegar.…

? Thanksgiving is over but Soup Season has just begun. Brrr… Soup is the ultimate comfort food for cold, rainy or snowy days. It’s hot, steamy goodness warms you up from the inside out. Click through for a collection of 16 of my favorite soups. Mmm, so good! All soups are vegetarian or vegan (or…



Risotto is so rich and creamy that it seems fancy and somewhat decadent. Well this version is no different, even though it is made without meat or dairy and I used barley instead of the traditional Arborio rice which adds flavor and interest. If you are intimidated by making risotto at…

? It’s that time of year! It’s Apple Harvest and time to share my recipe for the easiest applesauce recipe ever, perfect for even the laziest of cooks. This is my most googled recipe with over 7000 hits since its original posting in 2015, most of them in September and October. …

Toss together cooked orzo, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, crumbled feta and fresh herbs with a lemon dressing for a quick, fuss free meal. I just love a dish that doesn’t need to be babied or involve a lot of prep, no oven and can be ready in 20 minutes, plus…

great blog Joyce. Nice to see you on Tuesday. I’ll follow for sure and good luck.
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Thanks Sue!
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Oh wow, I love these recipes!
Kiss
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Can’t wait to try I’m making cold brew coffee, will send photos, looks like breaking bad coffee set
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Thanks Linda. Happy New Year!
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Hi Joyce,
Making the mushroom soup tonight. Add the soy sauce in towards the end?
Thanks,
Michelle
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Thank you for your post. I just made it again tonight because my guys ate so much there was enough leftover. Anyway, I noticed that I left that off and updated the directions. I’m definitely a home cook and not a professional. Add the soy sauce when you add the broth.
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