Skip to Content

Tara Christina

Mother, Author, Tea Maker and Foodie

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Portfolio
  • Community
  • Resources
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Portfolio
  • Community
  • Resources
Tara Christina
Cream of Mushroom Soup on Table with Napkins, Spoons, Wood and Orange Flowers
Recipes

Dairy Free Cream of Mushroom Soup

One of the memories I have of my grandmother revolves around cream of mushroom soup. I can remember many rainy days with that can of condensed soup, thinned out with water and heated on the stove top. Something about it takes me to that nostalgic place of comfort. Actually, both sides of my family enjoyed …

updated on November 6, 2021October 23, 20212 Comments on Dairy Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
Read
Chicken Enchilada Pasta on Plates
Recipes

Fettuccine with Chicken Enchilada Sauce

Growing up in San Francisco prior to gentrification, I had the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of cultures and the foods they offered. This was a definite blessing.  I love food, period. There are times I crave a certain flavor, but do not want it in the original form so I adapt according to …

updated on November 6, 2021September 22, 20212 Comments on Fettuccine with Chicken Enchilada Sauce
Read
Jambalaya in Cast iron Skillet
Culinary Storytelling Recipes

Jambalaya

This last October I took the most amazing course, “Shared Soul: A Culinary Journey with  Michael Twitty.” Not only was the course fantastic, being able to listen to Michael Twitty share African history through food was enlightening. In order to prepare for the last class we made Jollof Rice on our own. I previously learned …

updated on September 21, 2021September 21, 20210 Comment on Jambalaya
Read
Halibut with Cilantro Lime Sauce and Red Onions on a White Plate
Recipes

Halibut with Cilantro Lime Sauce

While at my local market, I cruised by the seafood section looking for my usual salmon. They didn’t have what I wanted so I decided to try something new. I literally have never cooked halibut before, but decided to give it a try. I only ordered one halibut steak, but knew I would create a …

on September 9, 2021September 9, 20210 Comment on Halibut with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Read
Peach Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuit Crust
Culinary Storytelling Recipes

Not My Aunt’s Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuit Crust Growing up I literally had the best aunt in the world. My Maternal Aunt, Aunt Jackie as I always called her, was the most calm and sweet person. Her wide smile followed by, “Hi Baby,” when I’d walk in the room would just brighten up my day. I think …

updated on August 29, 2021August 29, 20214 Comments on Not My Aunt’s Peach Cobbler
Read
Gluten-Free Cornbread
Recipes

Gluten-Free Cornbread

I grew up eating boxed cornbread. I feel like my entire childhood and young adult life, family meals always came with a side of sweetened Jiffy Cornbread. I loved it, but that was one of those traditions I had to release. In the Spring of 2009, I found out that I had an allergy to …

updated on August 24, 2021August 24, 20210 Comment on Gluten-Free Cornbread
Read
Fig Salad with Bacon
Recipes

Fig Salad with Bacon, No Dressing Needed

Last week, I walked out to our courtyard and saw a very ripe fig growing on it’s tree. I picked the fig, rinsed and enjoyed every bite. For several days, all I could think about was eating more figs.  On my grocery run I decided to make a fig salad with some of my favorite …

on August 23, 2021August 23, 20210 Comment on Fig Salad with Bacon, No Dressing Needed
Read
Potato Salad in a Clear Bowl
Culinary Storytelling

Not My Cousin’s Potato Salad

I made potato salad for the first time, then broke the rules and brought it to a potluck. When I grew up there was only one person who made potato salad at family gatherings, that was my cousin Karen. I have no real recollection of who made it before her, but as a teenager and …

on August 13, 2021August 13, 20210 Comment on Not My Cousin’s Potato Salad
Read
Recipes

Simple Cabbage Salad

Several years ago I went to a rock climbing potluck with a friend of mine. I do not remember what I brought, but another dish completely captivated my attention. I looked at the colorful vegetable mixture and scooped up some to put alongside my barbecue. I took a bite of the salad and felt my …

updated on August 4, 2021August 4, 20210 Comment on Simple Cabbage Salad
Read
Recipes

Lemon Basil Chicken

One particular day while tending to my outside planter box, I looked at my over abundance of basil and asked the question, “What am I going to do with all this basil?” My neighbors and son suggested pesto, which I found to be the common suggestion. Pesto was not what I wanted in that moment. …

on July 29, 2021July 29, 20210 Comment on Lemon Basil Chicken
Read

Posts navigation

Page 1 Page 2
(c) Tara Christina 2021 Blossom Travel | Developed By Blossom Themes. Powered by WordPress .