Ezie and Emil

"I am as confused as my garden! Is it Spring or Winter? Can you believe this weather, 70 degrees in February?!!? Daffodils are popping up and my tiny vegetable garden is a bit confused with arugula and broccoli still growing but cilantro seedlings showing up as well. This weather makes me want to cook with spring veg but of course it is too early and brassica's and root vegetables are really what is available at the market. So my inspiration this week is the combo of spring a

"Whole lot of Deliciousness", "this is the best soup ever", "you make the pasta ever" is what I have been hearing from husband for the past 20 years :) My darling husband loves to go to the farms and markets with me when I do my weekly produce hunting. As he helps us unload and stock the fridges, we hear him say, "that's a whole lot of deliciousness to be made right there". It is of course very encouraging, and ego boosting to hear that regularly! Spinach, mushrooms, zucchini

This crazy weather reminds me of the first time I visited Azerbaijan, were my family and ancestors are from. After 50 years and the fall of Soviet Union, Papa was able to go back to his hometown and visit his family regularly and one very cold winter, I went with him. Azerbaijanis are known for their longevity. Secrets of food combining that have been known for centuries are just as applicable today as they were in the past. Curiously, the secret to long life according to A

It's February, how is your New Year Resolution going? I'm not doing so well. I had every intention to exercise at least 3 times a week and drag husband out for walks couple of times on top of that. Well, I failed. Something always comes up that takes priority. I just realized that I have not exercised even once this week, let alone go for leisurely walks with husband. But in my defense, I am always good with what I eat and feed my family. That has to count for something,