White Bean and Tomato Stew Filled with pantry ingredients this hearty stew really delivers in the winter. Adding spinach, Swiss chard or kale at the end to boosts the vitamins and color! Serves 4 Ingredients ½ cup Italian parsley leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 large lemon) 20 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes […]

  What could these cute little round bottom bowls be? I’m glad you asked and when I tell you, you won’t want to use them as cereal bowls or candy dishes. These are bleeding bowls from the 1800’s. The spring lancet, for “breathing the vein” is from the same period. The process of bleeding as […]

For those of us that can’t stop baking, here is a healthier muffin recipe. Pecan Pumpkin muffins Makes 12 muffins INGREDIENTS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, […]

  Not all cats and dogs are snuggly, feel good animals. With many of the pets that enter a shelter it takes time and patience to make a bond. When Azrael entered Responsible Pet Care as a stray it was obvious to the staff that he had not been cared for in a long while. […]

  What do you like with your coffee? How about a handsome cat? Imagine waking up and being greeted by Dunkin. He’s a friendly fellow that will nudge you awake and walk around your legs while you prepare his breakfast and yours. When you are ready to sit down, Dunkin will be there beside you. […]

Winter Squash and Radicchio Risotto Note: If you can’t find hubbard, buttercup or butternut squash will work fine. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup) Ingredients: 1 blue hubbard squash (about 4 pounds) 2 cups water 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth Cooking spray 2 ½ cups sliced radicchio ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided […]