in season: english peas, green garlic, spring onions, stone fruit and summer squash!

i’m so sorry i’ve been away from the blog for so long.  after a very merry birthday, a bout of illness and some technical difficulties, cooking has been the last thing on my mind for the past few weeks.  it didn’t help that the produce at the market for the last few months has been dominated by dark leafy greens, root vegetables and oranges – lots and lots of oranges.  i had lost total interest in cooking, let alone posting. but... Read More

vegan thanksgiving: chunky pumpkin soup

this is a recipe i got from my boyfriend.  when he first started cooking for himself, this was one of the first recipes he learned – and may i say, mastered.  it’s an easy, wholesome recipe that you don’t have to be a seasoned chef to make, it doesn’t even require any blending.  it is versatile, since you could really use any kind of squash, like butternut or delicata just as easily.  plus it’s also perfect for thanksgiving... Read More