ham and bean soup: ’cause baby it’s cold outside

In my last post, I told you I had a favorite way to use the ham bone left over from holiday hosting.  Today, I came home from the gym and, as I sat [freezing] in my house, realized this was the perfect day to make my grandma's ham and bean soup. No, this is not…

herb and dijon ham: impress your friends without spending your whole day in the kitchen

The holidays are fast-approaching, and with them comes the annual requirement of hosting. Dinner parties, cocktail parties, and especially the big holiday meals can seem like a daunting task when you have a life outside of your kitchen. And if you're an over-acheiver like me, there is added pressure of how to outdo yourself every…