Did you survive your food coma yesterday?  What is it about Thanksgiving that makes it socially acceptable to shove your face with food?  Perhaps it’s because there is so much delicious food served in one day.  Yes, let’s go with that. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling guilty about all the calories that I consumed yesterday.  I suppose I could have done worse.  I made apple pie (coming to the blog soon!) and I only ate it for dessert.  I say “only” because I could have also gobbled it down for breakfast, pre-dinner snack, or pretty much just taken a …

One day I’m drinking frozen beverages to keep cool (on vacation) and the next day I’m eating hot soup to keep warm.  Wow, that messes with me. I am trying to adjust to anything colder than 85 degrees F weather (I miss Turks & Caicos).  Plus, it’s freakin’ cold out, yo!  Sorry, about that.  I’ve been channeling my inner hip hop ever since bumping into Coolio at the JFK airport on the way home from vacation.  I was totally freaking out inside.  We exchanged smiles but I wasn’t brave enough to strike up a conversation or ask for a photo. Anyway, one …

What is your favorite food to whip up when you have a hungry crowd?  Lately, my go-to quick fix is some kind of soup.  It’s the perfect meal to warm you up on these cold days.  I mentioned the other day that my dad was visiting to help me and my husband with a few household chores.  I don’t know about you, but I tend to procrastinate on the house chores.  These chores weren’t fun by any means (not that they ever are), but my awesome dad is always happy to assist, even if it’s something as mundane as re potting a ginormous jade plant! …

This past weekend was cool and I was in the mood for a cozy soup to warm me up.  I seem to be on a soup kick lately.  If you love a classic baked potato with toppings then you’ll love this creamy soup loaded with chunks of potatoes and ham. Ham and Potato Soup Recipe (About 8 servings) Ingredients: 3 and 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced 1/3 cup celery, diced 1/3 cup onion, diced 7 ounces cooked ham, diced 3 and 1/4 cups water 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 5 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons all-purpose …