Pretty much as long as I’ve known my husband, I’ve been hearing about the wonders of New Mexican green chile. “It’s delicious! It boosts your metabolism! It cures all ailments!” And these statements are mostly true. Fact: green chile contains high amounts of both vitamin A and vitamin C, making this recipe perfect for boosting … Continue Reading

What to do with two photogenic acorn squash? Make a large, yummy batch of acorn squash soup, of course! I took a basic squash soup recipe and added some ginger and curry for a bit of spice, and a dash of honey to sweeten it up (and soothe a sore throat from “the cold of … Continue Reading

A dress that’s draped like a beautiful sculpture, but that’s soft enough to be a nightgown? It could only be Rick Owens. It also has the slightest hint of a train that must be carried in order to walk without casualty – an elegant inconvenience. Did you all have a fun New Year’s Eve? I … Continue Reading

Here’s another one of our go-to cold weather recipes. As my husband will tell you (vehemently), “real chili does not have beans in it!” However, it is acceptable to make a pot of pinto beans, like this recipe, and pour the chili over it. For this recipe you will need:   1 lb lean ground … Continue Reading