The Sentimentalist
Simple Dairy-Free Lentil Soup Ingredients: 1 32-ounce box of chicken or vegetable stock 4 cups water 1 bag dry lentils 1 diced medium onion 1 cup diced raw carrots parsley rosemary thyme basil tarragon 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne red pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt salt and pepper to taste Pour stock, water, and rinsed lentils… read more
Fresh herbs can transform a meal. A sprig of parsley makes a bowl of soup look regal. A few mint leaves make a cocktail more festive. And without fresh basil – tomato and mozzarella would be a lonely pair. While they are easily found in the produce section – I think growing them in your… read more
I am doing my best to kick a severe sugar addiction but when I just have to have something sweet I turn to these little round cuties. They feel guiltless and are the perfect snack with an afternoon cup of tea. (READ: I eat them with my morning coffee because the addiction is that bad.)… read more
Signs of spring are everywhere! These tulips were clipped from our garden over the weekend. The red is insane! Their appearance makes up for every drop of rain that fell last month. The only thing I like getting from the garden more than fresh flowers are fresh vegetables. Over the last few years I… read more
Do you give good gift? I know I myself feel that my gifts always seem a little lame and limp when settled next to a nice big pile of well-wrapped gifts at a birthday party, anniversary celebration, or baby shower. I’m just not that good at picking, wrapping, or ribboning gifts for others. It is… read more
I have a love/hate thing going on with Target (it’s mostly love). For me it’s a dangerous place. I can go in for one small item and I have almost never walked out without spending $150. I need ONLY sunscreen and I leave with a t-shirt, shampoo, 3 different sized light bulbs, and a box… read more
If you find me making turkey chili you can guess that a friend has just had a baby. I love to deliver homemade chili and a fresh loaf of crusty bread right when they get home from the hospital. My turkey chili is packed with protein and easy to microwave when you are sleep-deprived, getting… read more
With Easter just around the corner I couldn’t resist sharing my all-time favorite Easter craft. This sweet, savory, smooth, crunchy little pocket of joy is DELICIOUS and super easy to make. Might it be the perfect activity for this Saturday afternoon? I think so. Aside from being scrumptious they also make for beautiful centerpieces or… read more
Some call them “Heavenly Bars” but in our house my husband lovingly refers to them as “Fat Pills”. Oh the chocolatey, graham crackery goodness that awaits you with each and every bite! I contemplated not doing this post because I didn’t want anyone to know how truly easy they are to make. Then I thought… read more
We’ve all got one. A southern friend who always looks put together, never forgets a hostess gift or thank you card, and makes a cheese platter look like it was designed by Inna Gartner. I recently acquired one such friend and I adore her. Beneath a polished ladylike exterior is a good sense of humor… read more
