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Cabbage and Butter Bean Soup - VIDEO

Cabbage and Butter Bean Soup - VIDEO

I'm not really a winter girl. Although I love a good snow fall for the most part I'm not a huge fan of being cold... but with that being said, sometimes I like it. Which brings me to my point. If I had to choose one month that I most relate to it would have to be March.

Mexican Cabbage Soup

Mexican Cabbage Soup

Okay, so soup was not on my cabbage agenda this week. 

I was planning braised red cabbage with apples and goat cheese served with some type of protein; possibly experimenting with chicken or pork moo shu, and/or whipping up an asian style cabbage salad. 

What changed things you ask?

Butternut Squash Chili w/ Kale

Butternut Squash Chili w/ Kale

I know that technically last week kicked off the New Year but for me this week is really the official kickoff.  This Butternut Squash Chili w/ Kale is the perfect meal to start off the New Year on the right foot!

Summer Lovin' Veggie Soup

Summer Lovin' Veggie Soup

Although I don't have a garden of my own bursting with veggies that are begging to be eatin' up, what I do have are glorious Southern California Farmer's Markets that are bursting with veggies (and fruits, nuts, breads, etc.) that are begging to be eaten up!! 

20 Minute Turkey Chili - VIDEO

20 Minute Turkey Chili - VIDEO
When I lived back in Jersey, my friends and I would rent a house in Vermont every New Year's. We would spend the whole week skiing, playing games, singing, and of course... cooking! 

Food For Thought »

Ask Dani - How To Choose Organics!
Aug 27, 08 - Comment
A lot of you guys ask me some really good questions and I usually just
... But I Did it Anyway!
Aug 22, 08 - 1 Comments
I really didn't feel like going to the gym today.  No particular reason, just didn't
Are You Doing What You Love?
Aug 21, 08 - 4 Comments
For as long as I can remember this has been a question at he forefront