Everyone in the family called her May--her children's shortcut for mommy that, over the years, morphed into what became everyone's nickname for her. She passed away seven years ago after feeling unwell for some time without anyone having a clue. It wasn't until my grandfather found her ... Read More
Easy Minestrone Soup
I've just spent the better part of the evening driving back in heavy rain. I spent the day visiting with my family, one long overdue. I always find it funny that my parents shoo me home as soon as it gets dark. "Either you stay the night or you go now", they'll say. After 40 years of ... Read More
White Turkey Chili
Standing over the stove, I picked up my wooden spoon for a tiny sample. Pleasantly surprised by what I tasted, I put the spoon down, replaced the lid on the pot and walked away. Two minutes later I found myself back in front of the stove. Maybe it needs more spices, I reasoned. I ... Read More
Curried Lentil Soup
It has been a dry, dry winter. All around me are parched brown hills that are normally verdant this time of year. This has not escaped my husband's notice either. He keeps a close eye on precipitation totals every winter as we rely on spring-fed water tanks to support a small parcel in a ... Read More
Roasted Tomato Soup
There was a time when I turned my nose up at tomato soup. To me it was no more than watered down tomato sauce disguised as soup--not the least bit appealing. I felt the same about tomato juice. V8? I'll pass. I don't recall when the turning point was, when I decided that a good bowl of ... Read More
Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup
On a typical workday, if I can get away for a quick bite, my destination of choice is always Whole Foods. I would wait until 1 pm to avoid the mad noon rush and pick up a salad and/or soup. My salads are the same day in, day out. My soups, however, are another story. My local Whole ... Read More
