Grilled cheese with tomato soup… is there anything better? The answer: YES. Grilled cheese with pickled peppers and delicious nutty and creamy cheese paired with rich creamy San Marzano tomato soup. Grilled cheese and tomato soup on crack. Here it is!

I’ve been reassured by my bee-keeping friends that honey bees are harmless when they swarm. Still, I don’t entirely like having a swarm of bees hovering over me while I’m trying to water the garden.

The Ligurians believe that basil is magical, and some believe the herb can lower anxiety. It’s interesting that’s it was the first thing I picked up at the market, that my mood lifted and my case of “the winters” seemed to dissipate.

These crunchy and lightly sweetened whole wheat graham crackers can easily be made at home. They become decadent when dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts. The crackers can also be used as cheesecake crust!

I’ve been reading Bukowski lately, so i need a little frivolity in my life. With that said, I just want a wine that is fun.

So you want to grow your own tomatoes? Congratulations, growing tomatoes from seed is relatively easy and gives you a lot more choices than the seedlings available at the local garden center.

Let plants go to seed. Don’t be too quick to trim plants and your laziness will be rewarded. In your vegetable garden, leave parsley and carrots to flower to attract beneficial insects.

Pea Soup…nuff said. But really, it’s one of life’s greatest pleasures. Silky fresh peas blended with fatty ham deliciousness. Easy to make and easier to slurp down. Serve with some nice grilled bread and a simple salad. Good tasting and good for you.