Food for Soul Archives (total entries: 27)

Sagittarius 08 & Honest Self Expression

Paint the Cookies, Sculpt the Cookies, and Make them New

Sugar cookies emerge every year for the church bazaar, the annual neighborhood cookie swap, the office cookie tray, and the ever-full Christmas cookie jar. What began in Medieval Arab regions of the world as sugary white cakes, often with ground nuts, has transformed over time into tender cookies with crisp edges…

Scorpio 08 - The Money Issue

Spread a Sense of Abundance by Hosting a Seasonal Foods Potluck this Month

This year we are entering the tunnel of winter during one of the darkest economic moments in recent history. Feeling insecure about the future, many of us are beginning to tighten our belts and think of ways to cut corners. However, in the midst of this economic stress, it is more…

Libra 08

Celebrate the Season With Winter Squash

The star of the moment is winter squash because it is one of the few vegetables left in the garden that is hardy enough to withstand the soft freeze. And, winter squash is a stalwart that can last up to a few months and provide flavor, color, and fresh garden…

Virgo 08

Blend the Last Flavors of Summer Into a Refreshing Cold Soup

It is time to celebrate the last hot days of the year and take advantage of the plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables in the garden. The produce of August and September comes on strong and cold soups are an easy, interesting, and delicious way to utilize the summer…

Leo 08

Give Me Your Ears - Corn on the Cob

Summer’s bounty is overwhelming with ripe fruits and vegetables. Abundance, flavor, and nutrition are perfect reasons to eat fresh garden fare, but sometimes we would be hard pressed to say that those reasons trump plain old nostalgia. Remember shucking corn on the back porch and then typing your way through…

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