Beans Around The World. It’s a energy fueling meal in a bowl ! Add your own special touch with extra ingredients,(Celery? Cilantro? Onion?) make it spicy, add your favorite herbs, or switch out the dressing. It’s easy, naturally gluten free, & protein packed 👍

Pita tostadas! Great for entertaining or an easy weeknight meal.

I studied the ruins at Chichen Itza during college and so was more than thrilled to visit it in person, back in the day when people were allowed to climb the ruins. This Mayan stepped pyramid, El Castillo, features a serpent at the base of the staircase. Twice a year, the sun casts a shadow of the steps perfectly onto the staircase wall, making the serpent appear to come alive. I decided that if the serpent only "lives" on those two days, he must be hungry! Since the pyramid steps reminded me of a taco holder, I thought I'd feed the serpent tacos. The recipe is based on a pinto bean and squash stew that we ate at a traditional Yucatan dinner as part of our bus ride to the ruins. The serpent won't go hungry on my watch!

Three Sisters Soup starts in the garden. Maize (corn), beans, and squash were planted close together, like sisters, because each one helps the other grow and thrive. After harvesting, the squash is roasted, and then all ingredients cook and simmer on the stove until the flavors develop. It’s hearty, yummy, and a perfect meal for cold winter weather!

Spice, citrus and sweet all at the same time, this is a wonderful dish to eat family-style from a beautiful serving tagine pot. The vegetables can be switched around for your favourite or seasonal combination.

fall seasson vegetables

Perfect savory and sweet squash soup. Best consumed with comfy socks on a rainy day.

Different types of winter squash, time to make some soup!

This piece is inspired by may favorite season, Fall! Showcasing a variety of fall produce and spices.

I was studying Japan (Olympics in 2020!) and wabi sabi, and reading Beth Kempton's book "Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect life - and just wanted to do a recipe for nimono. And here you are!

Food Geometry.

Fall is fast approaching, which always make me think of all the fun and beautiful varieties of squash...and, of course, the woodland animals bulking up for winter.

Baautiful curvy squashes for the food geometry challenge.

Food geometry

A food geometry inspired blue print!