Jaime Karpovich’s vegan recipes were so easy and delicious we just had to share one more. This soup can be eaten hot or cold, making it a great meal anytime of the year!

Tilapia à la provençale

We had a great time at Chef Babette’s cooking classes and brought one more recipe back for you to try.

Also, see below for more of the items that Chef Babette says are must-haves for ease of preparation in her French kitchen.

by Alyssa Wernham

Now that school is back in session, it can only mean one thing: tailgate parties! Make yours the best with these helpful hints and recipes for the perfect parking lot soiree!

The Basics:

1. Wear your team colors! An inexperienced tailgater might not think of this, but it is important to be a true blue fan—or green, or crimson…
2. Arrive 3-4 hours early, and stay 1-2 hours after. In order to get maximum tailgating time, 3-4 hours early gives you time to set up games, stoke up your grill, and get cooking!  Staying 1-2 hours after gives you enough time to pack up, and beats the traffic jam out of the parking lot!
3. Seek out an optimal parking spot, preferably near a grassy area. This allows your tailgate party to have a wider space for sitting, playing games, and just hanging out.
4. Have a banner (or two!) that everyone can see from a distance. This way, your group can see where you are, and others can see you. Pretty soon, your tailgate will be the happening spot in the parking lot!

By Danielle Tepper

Growing an herb garden right in your own home can be a gratifying experience; not only are you still able to add a personal touch to every recipe you try to master, but you are ultimately in control of how these little plants thrive. There’s nothing quite like the quiet satisfaction you feel as you pluck some fresh basil and add it as a finishing touch to your favorite or classic Italian dish—even while snowflakes swirl outside your kitchen window! With a homegrown herb garden, these mouthwatering seasonings will flourish no matter the time of year.