Bobbi Shepherd
- Nov 19, 2019
The Proof is in the Pudding
I often remind my friends that there is more to a loaf of bread than meets the eye. To me, even the most beautiful artisanal loaf – the kind we all crave, and are willing to drive miles to buy – has a lot more to offer than a simple slice of bread. I’ve come to depend on bread as an ingredient in recipes. Things like seasoned croutons for Panzanella or Fattoush (2 kinds of bread salad); bread soup, or crumb topping to make something special of even the simplest dishes. And m
Bobbi Shepherd
- Nov 12, 2019
Is It Soup Season Already?
I suppose it’s a bit of a cliché to comment on the fact that we’re now well into November. Around here, the winds outside are howling, which means the snow isn’t far behind. In my kitchen, this is good news, because it all signals the start of SOUP SEASON! At MorningStar Kitchen we usually celebrate Soup Season during January, when we’ve all had our fill of rich holiday menus and are hankering for foods that are simpler and less filling. But this year we decided to start the
Bobbi Shepherd
- Nov 5, 2019
Ready! Set! Go!
OK, Home Chefs. It’s the first week of November, and we all know what that means! It means there are only eight weeks left before the curtain comes down on 2019. I would suggest that, culinarily speaking, these next eight weeks are the most important weeks of the year. The holidays are fast approaching, and the Culinary Show is about to begin. Only a few more rehearsals, and before we know it, it will be Showtime! This sounds a little intimidating, I know – even for the most
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