Cold Day, Hot spicy soup. We will survive

Wow!!!  The weather is really extreme.  It was almost tropical this morning and the downpour was like a Monsoon.  However, no one cares.  That's because everyone is waiting for the thermometer drop 50 degrees this afternoon when we get hit by a Polar Vortex.  We are preparing for the Ice Age.  Break out the hand and foot warmers, it's Artic Monday in GuiltyTown.  

Our winter weather this year  has been horrible.  Shivering in the cold makes a grown man crumble. Thankfully we have a Guilty skill set to combat the elements. Someday's we look to the kitchen for nourishment and someday's pleasure.  Today we seek warmth and escape.  Let the daydreaming begin.  I am Jonesing for a change in the weather.  While no vacation is possible,  we need some Guilty relief to melt away the ice.

The chefs are in this morning at 7 am for full production and relief is on the horizon.  I have put a spicy Pork Ginger soup with mustard greens and Asian noodles on the top of the production list.  I need that fire from within.

Going green Guilty style.

I want to eat healthier in 2014 and beyond.  That means incorporating more vegetables into my diet.  With a new International Market close by, Guilty is going green.  I love my veggies and it's time to get serious. about my diet.  Lately I have been enjoying whole artichokes with our son, Guilty Too.  He loves spicy food and that includes these Mediterranean vegetables.  Low in calories and high in vitamins, these garden globes are awesome in so many ways.

Once you know the rules of eating them, artichokes are a true Guilty Pleasure.  From purple to green. artichokes come in many beautiful colors. There are so many delicious artichoke recipes to enjoy and you always get a huge portion.   Have you noticed the size of these enormous veggies. They can grow to be as big as a volleyball.  Whole artichokes can be stuffed or savored leaf by leaf and the best part is that you don't have to share them.  The leaves are endless and fun to eat. With the right yogurt dipping sauce, you don't even have to count calories.  Here are some cooking light recipes that are quite tasty.

Or you can cut them into quarters and enjoy the hearts.  Here are some other recipes and cooking tips.