It has finally soup weather in Oakland. It even got down to 38, which is not normal for our area at all. My mint froze, and the seeds I planted a few weeks ago is not growing. It is definitely time to enjoy a big bowl of this comforting Spiced Lentil Soup. This soup …
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This Spicy Harissa Chickpea Salad recipe has become part of the weekly rotation at our house. It is light enough to serve alongside grilled fish or a big plate of hummus; but hearty enough to enjoy in a big bowl on its own for lunch. The inspiration for this salad came from a food memory …
When people ask what Chez Us is about, I always have a hard time describing exactly what we are all about. We are a food site that is filled with easy to make recipes using real food. When Tillamook reached out about a collaboration for Real Food Sunday, I replied: “Yes, as we are all …
I am excited to be sharing not one but two recipes per month during the holiday season. Each recipe will feature a Francis Ford Coppola wine paired with a recipe that will be a delicious addition to your holiday menu planning. There are so many wonderful wines available in the Francis Ford Coppola collection that …
We have been digging or should I say grubbing on these Moroccan chicken kabobs since we first made them during a camping trip we took in May. They are a party in your mouth, and a crowd pleaser! I started working on this recipe when the folks at Tillamook surprised us with a delivery of …
We are itching to go on vacation. It has been two long years since we had a real vacation, and that was a glorious summer spent in France. I am finding myself talking about faraway places terribly often. I even have Lenny chatting about it, and he is usually the one who is sensible; we …
The inspiration for this recipe for Lemon and Thyme Scented Blueberry Muffins came to me after spending the day, with my friend, Danielle. She is working on her new site, Beyond the Plate, where she is taking an approach to learn where our local food comes from. There are over a million food blogs out …