This Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Croutons is absolutely divine. I have to admit: I am not a soup person. My husband is. That’s where we differ. This is actually the first (yes, she said that blushingly) time I have made Read More »
When I first heard of fennel soup, I wasn’t quite sure how that would work out. You see, fennel has a pretty strong anise flavor. However, my weekly produce basket had given me fennel and thus, fennel soup made Read More »



My name is Marieke. I live in Los Angeles with my 5 boys: my husband, 2 toddler boys and 2 Australian Shepherds. The cat feels she’s the Queen, but she’s got delusions of grandeur. The kitchen is my haven and the occasional glass of “Mommy Juice” keeps me sane in the midst of all the testosterone around here.