Dear friends,

Seasons change. Some of us are bundled in our homes looking at significant snowfall, some are drenched to the bone and hoping that our foundations are intact and some are celebrating the holidays in 80-degree weather, and that is in the states, NOT the Caribbean!

But all of us have experienced the knowledge of the hate and fighting around the world at the same time we were focused on peace and good will toward men.

Food is the great equalizer. It provides a means to explore other cultures and heritages around the world. Food brings people together to share humanity’s common goals and hopes. Food is the ultimate nurturer in times of stress, sadness and even celebration.

May this year bring you personal peace and contentment and may the hatred that is bombarding religious groups, Jewish, Muslim and even Christian, all over the world cease.

May my recipes bring you comfort, renew old culinary memories, ignite your creativity and introduce new recipes to you from all over the world.

There are many soups listed on my website but why don’t you check out some of my favorites Mushroom Barley Soup, Russian (really Ukrainian) Cabbage Borscht, and Ethiopian Peanut soup and my very easy, kid friendly, Vegan Vegetable Tomato Soup? All will warm your tummies as well as your hearts.

Eat in Good Health!

Tina