Homemade Hummus

I have become obsessed with Mediterranean Wraps for lunch, so I thought I would try making my own hummus since the pre-made stuff can get expensive.  Plus I heard homemade tastes better (doesn’t it always?) Well, they were right.  Especially if you start with raw chick peas and soak them for a couple of days. [...]

An onion a day keeps everyone away…

If you are brave enough to slice up three pounds of this season’s especially pungent onions, this soup will be well worth your tears.  A great beginning to any dinner, or enjoyed in a mug, curled on the couch watching really bad tv.  French Onion Soup Serves 4-6 3 pounds onions (sliced and segmented) 3 [...]

Trees Please

I had some left over broccoli after making Knishes and thought Broccoli Cheese Soup would be delicious in the cold weather — it was perfect.  The hot, creamy soup will definitely be making it to my winter rotation — especially with the spicy croutons!  Your family will thank you for the hearty wholesome meal. Broccoli [...]

Mykonos & Music & Marietta

Every year I have the opportunity to attend the Georgia Music Awards – which I love.  This year it was held at a new venue, the Cobb Energy Center (an amazing facility!).   En route to the annual show, my friend and I grabbed dinner at a Greek diner we spotted, Mykonos Grill.   Since I never go [...]