In January our skies can alternate between depressing grey and bright powder blue.  Whatever the color of the sky, the temperatures stay pretty cold.  This Tuscan Barley and Vegetable Soup serves to brighten up our days, whatever the weather may be— while warming us up–Read more

February started here with a steady snowfall. The falling flakes seemed like a sign that I should stay inside and cook something warm and comforting. A beef, barley and vegetable soup simmering on the stove was the answer. This recipe was among the first published–Read more