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How to massage kale

How to massage kale

Ever tried kale and hated it because it’s too tough or leafy and thought to yourself “this is too earthy for me”? Well it’s because you’re eating RAW un-massaged kale… Kale lives up to it’s reputation, it’s a super green that demands it be treated 

Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

Growing up, tomato soup was one of my favorites. I now realize that this seems strange, why would a little girl love canned tomato soup?! The answer is because it was always served with grilled cheese, once I was done with the warm cheesy sandwich 

Spicy Chicken Sausage and Kale Soup

Spicy Chicken Sausage and Kale Soup

Spicy chicken sausage and kale soup is the best way to end the workday. After a long day of emails, phone calls and meetings, this soup gives you all of the warm cozy feelings in 35 minutes or less.  It’s a perfect leftover lunch soup 

Classic French Onion Soup

Classic French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup was the first thing we did in culinary school…and we had to do it again the next day. It’s a good starter soup for school because it teaches knife skills (hello onions!) and it shows patience, time and temperature. With that said, 

Beef Stew

Beef Stew

Beef Stew is soup right? Either way this hearty meal is jam packed with deep and savory flavors that will warm you up on a cold January night.

Classic Pot Roast (crockpot)

Classic Pot Roast (crockpot)

Classic crockpot pot roast is the comfort of all comfort food. The classic of all classics. Full of childhood nostalgia. I can smell mom’s kitchen now. The warm cozy flavors that slow cook all day to give you the perfect effortless weeknight meal.  This mean