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Fun with Celery

When I first asked Valorie if I could do some guest blogging about celery, she joked that it might sully up the food blog. We laughed, but I can see that if she weren’t joking, it might be a good point. She has so many sophisticated recipes, techniques and foods (did you read her articles on edible flowers? Amazing!), and celery might seem a little out of place. But I like this little common vegetable, because it is simple. It can be used to beef up a dish, give salads a crunch or just give you some fiber. It is … Continue reading →

Five Foods That Can Add Spice To Your Love Life

My skinny cousin always says he has no time to eat. (He clearly doesn’t get the same joy from devouring donuts that I do.) Rather, he says he simply “eats to survive.” But, you don’t need to be a “foodie” to know that food has so many other powers besides sustaining life. Certain foods have been proven to boost brainpower. While others assist athletes in their quest to become the best in their fields. And then, there are those foods, which dieticians claim can give you a boost in the romance department. Here are five foods that experts say can … Continue reading →

Celery & Carrot Soup

Celery & Carrot Soup 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, minced 1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced 1 celery rib, thinly sliced 1/3 teaspoon dried tarragon 2 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup dry white wine Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Slowly stir in carrots, celery, and tarragon, cooking another 5 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Stir in vegetable broth and wine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking 15 minutes longer. Serve hot.