roasted zucchini and fresh rosemary soup

when zucchini first appeared at the farmers market again this year – after a long an cold winter filled with endless root vegetables, oranges and kale – i literally squealed with glee.  for some reason i could care less about summer squash all of last year, but as soon as they went out of season i got some serious cravings that lasted all winter. i know zucchinis and all other summer squashes can be pretty neutral, but i think it’s... Read More

split pea soup

it’s been raining outside for the past few days.  soggy sneakers and jeans make me want nothing more than to curl up in bed with a big bowl of soup and a cup of tea. the great thing about split peas is they are super cheap to buy and don’t take very long to cook.  this recipe doesn’t call for an veggie broth or bouillon because simmering the peas with the bay leaves and herbs gives the soup plenty of flavor.  blending the soup... Read More