There are as few things as satisfying on a cold wintry day as a white bean soup. The creamy texture seems to almost wrap you in a blanket of goodness. Incredibly hearty and yet light at the same time, the mild flavors mingle to create a …

After enjoying an exceptionally long Indian summer here in Colorado, last weeks blast of winter weather brought about a sudden end to the gardening season. Plants that were still attempting to produce were now finished. My dear friend Sandy stopped over in advance of the …

This past few days we have witnessed what maybe the biggest storms of our lifetimes in the United States. The 800 mile wide Hurricane Sandy has impacted the lives of more than fifty million people, striking the East Coast in one of the densest populated …

Spooky, fun, and actually quite tasty, these frightening fingers are always a hit. If you are looking for a creative activity with the young “Frankenchef’s” in your house, these delicious digits are a good way to let your kids really get their fingers in the …

Fresh baked cinnamon rolls are certainly one of my favorites, and I am quite sure there are many people who share my sentiment. There is something almost magical about the way cinnamon fills our senses. For me, the aroma of a pan of rolls in the …

Without fail each year that I have carved a Jack-O-Lantern, I have been asked by someone if I roasted the seeds. Now I must tell you that countless times I have attempted to make this snack that everyone seems to be so crazy about, however I confess …

There is nothing perhaps as terrifying as blood. There are many people who pass out at the sight of just a few drops of the red nectar. We have all been taught from childhood, that blood equals a bad thing, something is wrong if there …

One of the meals I particularly look forward to making this time of year is my roasted stuffed pumpkin. There is no other season when the variety of pumpkins is so abundant. The piles of orange globes are in every market, which makes it easy to find …

Combining some of my favorite fall flavors, pumpkin, maple, apple, caramel, and walnut, this cake is truly an explosion of harvest goodness. Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg mingle to help create a perfectly balanced taste sensation. Finished with an apple caramel topping this cake certainly evokes …

For many people, there is nothing more terrifying than a spider. These freakishly sinister miniature monsters possess the ability to create audible screams of horror and make skin crawl. Arachnophobia is not all that hard to imagine. There seems to be something evil about a creature with …

There is perhaps nothing more terrifying than the thought of a Zombie. They are among us. The living dead, unstoppable in their pursuit, roaming the streets day and night, looking for a brain to feast on (reminds me of the current election campaigns).

This grown up mac-n-cheese combines the best of all worlds. Full of tender spinach with a hint of bacon, this lightened up version of the classic style dish, is delightfully cheesy and creamy. The crisp topping brings an added layer of texture to this delicious combination …