As the warm days of summer end there is really nothing more comforting than a bowl of potato soup. This is my recipe with a bit of spice!

Strawberry Dream Scones

My market still has beautiful ripe fresh strawberries so I decided to make some scones. My scone recipe is intersection between puff pastry and scones. Almost like a croissant with buttery layers so they don't need any butter or jam.

Roasted Poblano Potato Soup

Warm and comforting flavors of roasted garlic, roasted tomato, roasted poblano & aji amarilla chile and a touch of bacon spice up an old favorite. Recipe video coming soon!

Malted Buttermilk Pancakes

These are absolutely the fluffiest, most AMAZING pancakes you will ever make. The only thing that makes them any better is a touch of pure maple syrup! What many people don't know is that buttermilk is lower in fat than regular milk, because the fat has been removed to make butter. It is also high in potassium, vitamin B12, calcium, and riboflavin as well as a good source of phosphorus.

Those with digestive problems are often advised to drink buttermilk rather than milk, as it is more quickly digested. Buttermilk has more lactic acid than skim milk and is actually a healthy addition to your diet when consumed in moderation.

Don't forget Pecorino Romano!

What you may not know about pasta.

• Carbohydrates like pasta provide glucose, the crucial fuel for your brain and muscles. Pasta is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, which provide a slow release of energy. Unlike simple sugars that offer a quick, yet fleeting boost of energy, pasta helps sustain energy. 
• Pasta is very low in sodium and cholesterol-free. Per cup, enriched varieties provide a good source of several essential nutrients, including iron and several B-vitamins. Whole wheat pasta can provide up to 25% of daily fiber requirements in every one cup portion.
• Pasta is part of a well-balanced diet. Current dietary guidance calls for up to 65% of daily calories to come from carbohydrates. 
• Pasta has a low Glycemic Index (GI) so it does not cause sugar in the blood to rise quickly. The GI measures how rapidly a carbohydrate triggers a rise in blood sugar – the higher the number, the greater the blood sugar response.

Four or five tablespoons of Fresh Tomato Sauce and a couple of fresh eggs and in less than three minutes you have a simple delicious breakfast! I usually use a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to keep the eggs from sticking and medium heat COVERED in a non-stick skillet for three minutes and you will have perfectly poached eggs. Optional is something spicy like Aji Amarillo paste or a hard grating cheese with some fresh herbs.

Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste and you have a nutritious and simple breakfast!

Tomatoes are the richest source of lycopene in the diet, accounting for nearly 80 percent of lycopene intake. Tomatoes are also high in: vitamins A, C, E, K, and B complex, potassium, manganese, copper, iron, chromium, beta-carotene, fiber and tryptophan.