Bitter Melon & Pork Rib Soup

Bitter Melon & Pork Soup

Day four of the Eating Down the Fridge challenge at A Mighty Appetite and I am behind on posting (but fortunately, eating well). Not only is today’s post a simple and delicious soup, it utilizes a cooking method which I’ve been using lately and am anxious to share with you. It’s energy saving and easier [...]

Mexican Lentejas Con Fruta (Lentils w/Fruit)

Lentejas con frutas, lentils with fruit

Slowly, I’m learning that even when the sun is shining brightly in Vancouver, it doesn’t always mean it’s warm. I’m not complaining because I actually enjoy the chill in the air and the need to wear a scarf (i.e. I love accessories). And most importantly, I love that a heavy and meaty stew is not [...]

Making History: Pinto Bean Soup

Pinto Bean Soup Recipe

My mother loved to make soup and although I didn’t appreciate it at the time, bean soup is now one of my favorites from her repertoire. But my bean soup prowess is limited to my mother’s bean soup recipe and I haven’t explored any other variations, until now. On my other blog (Recovered Recipes) I [...]