Like Coming Home

My grandparents house always had a distinctive, sort of clean laundry smell. Today that sweet fragrance punched me right in the face. I cried. Within seconds of scent recognition, without even a conscious thought; I just lost it. Tears were burning my eyes and it felt like saying goodbye all over again. I put on [...]

Quick Summer Corn Soup

I always end up with an abundance of tomatoes and peppers during the summer. And despite the heat, the afternoon rainstorms that we receive on a nearly daily basis, make me crave chilis and soups- so this is ideal! It's quick to put together and combines the bright flavors of summer with smoky heat. It's [...]