Cream of Asparagus & Spinach Soup Recipe

Guess what?! There is no cream in this soup. What makes this Cream of Asparagus & Spinach Soup creamy is the addition of a few boiled potatoes. This is an incredibly healthy, nutrient-filled and easy-to-make soup. Luckily, it's also delicious and can be served hot or chilled. If you want to make this into a vegan recipe, use vegetarian broth and leave out the Parmesan cheese.

Now, go grab

Guess what?! There is no cream in this soup. What makes this Cream of Asparagus & Spinach Soup creamy is the addition of a few boiled potatoes. This is an incredibly healthy, nutrient-filled and easy-to-make soup. Luckily, it's also delicious and can be served hot or chilled. If you want to make this into a vegan recipe, use vegetarian broth and leave out the Parmesan cheese.

Now, go grab

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Greek Yogurt Dessert with Sour Cherries, Strawberries, Mangoes & Pistachios

When it comes to dessert, more often than not I'm a chocolate girl. Give me chocolate ice cream, cake, or just a bar of dark chocolate and I'll be happy.

On rare occasions, however, I prefer something lighter. I do not count fruit as dessert, but if it accompanies a slice of cheesecake or is added on top of a pound cake with whipped cream, I'll give it a go.

One of my most favorite desserts

When it comes to dessert, more often than not I'm a chocolate girl. Give me chocolate ice cream, cake, or just a bar of dark chocolate and I'll be happy.

On rare occasions, however, I prefer something lighter. I do not count fruit as dessert, but if it accompanies a slice of cheesecake or is added on top of a pound cake with whipped cream, I'll give it a go.

One of my most favorite desserts

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Five Rum Cocktails from America Eats Tavern

Last weekend I was invited by Heather Freeman Media & PR to attend a cocktail class at America Eats Tavern. The subject of the class was rum.

Here's the bad news: there are two more classes offered in this series, but they are both sold out.

Lucky for you, there is good news too! I'm here to share five rum cocktails I learned how to make in the class. And remember, you can go and get your own

Last weekend I was invited by Heather Freeman Media & PR to attend a cocktail class at America Eats Tavern. The subject of the class was rum.

Here's the bad news: there are two more classes offered in this series, but they are both sold out.

Lucky for you, there is good news too! I'm here to share five rum cocktails I learned how to make in the class. And remember, you can go and get your own

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Not Your Bubbe's Matzo Brei: Matzo Brei with Roasted Peppers, Olives & Parsley

Happy Passover! I think of myself as a cultural Jew: I enjoy Jewish folklore, holiday traditions, and food, but don't visit a synagogue regularly, pray, or keep Kosher.

This past week, I picked up a box of matzo at Whole Foods and decided to make matzo brei for breakfast. Typically, matzo brei is made with eggs and a bit of seasoning. Many people I know use cinnamon and sugar, but that's not my

Happy Passover! I think of myself as a cultural Jew: I enjoy Jewish folklore, holiday traditions, and food, but don't visit a synagogue regularly, pray, or keep Kosher.

This past week, I picked up a box of matzo at Whole Foods and decided to make matzo brei for breakfast. Typically, matzo brei is made with eggs and a bit of seasoning. Many people I know use cinnamon and sugar, but that's not my

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Birthday Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting and Other Cooking Adventures in Charleston

Usually when I travel, it's all about eating out. When I went to Charleston last weekend, however, I stayed in my friend Melissa's gorgeous beach house and we got to cook a few meals. It was lovely because the kitchen was huge and beautiful.

Before we made any meals, Melissa baked me a birthday chocolate cake with chocolate frosting! Look at this beauty:












Afterwards, we made dinner:

Usually when I travel, it's all about eating out. When I went to Charleston last weekend, however, I stayed in my friend Melissa's gorgeous beach house and we got to cook a few meals. It was lovely because the kitchen was huge and beautiful.

Before we made any meals, Melissa baked me a birthday chocolate cake with chocolate frosting! Look at this beauty:












Afterwards, we made dinner:

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Where to Have Brunch in Charleston: The Grocery

One of the first things I do when planning a vacation, after booking my flights and hotel, is figure out where I will be dining.

My recent trip to Charleston, SC, however, was a little different. Because I stayed at my friend Melissa's gorgeous beach house, my culinary adventures were split between eating out and cooking in. With two full days and two half-days in Charleston, I had to plan

One of the first things I do when planning a vacation, after booking my flights and hotel, is figure out where I will be dining.

My recent trip to Charleston, SC, however, was a little different. Because I stayed at my friend Melissa's gorgeous beach house, my culinary adventures were split between eating out and cooking in. With two full days and two half-days in Charleston, I had to plan

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How Hard is it to Make Pasta from Scratch? Plus, Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes & Asparagus and Buffallo Mozzarella

Hi! I'm back from spending four wonderful days in Charleston, South Carolina. It was a relaxing long weekend of cooking, eating out, exploring downtown Charleston, walking on the beach and spending time with Melissa and Pankti. All the photos have been edited, and I will post a couple restaurant reviews in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

Today's subject, however, is pasta.

A few weekends ago I

Hi! I'm back from spending four wonderful days in Charleston, South Carolina. It was a relaxing long weekend of cooking, eating out, exploring downtown Charleston, walking on the beach and spending time with Melissa and Pankti. All the photos have been edited, and I will post a couple restaurant reviews in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

Today's subject, however, is pasta.

A few weekends ago I

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