split pea soup

Split Pea Soup, a Winter Staple

Growing up in Maine, the smell of split pea soup simmering was always tell tale sign that the chill of changing seasons was officially upon us and winter was about to settle in for the long haul.

pork puffs, chicharrones

Chef’s Pantry: Pork Puffs

Airy, Crunchy, puffy morsels of porkliciousness. Even if pork chicharrĂ³ns are’t on a trending foods list somewhere, I suggest placing them on yours!