Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Danish Apple Pie with Caramel Apple Topping

    I thought I would share an apple still life with you during these challenging days; a little art can distract us from all that is happening.  Still life is a good word for these days by the way.  We are living a “still life” now;  no social events on our schedule. We returned to North […]

  • Meals to Make us Feel Better

    We are all aware that these are hard times.  Social sacrifices are necessary.  Everyone should be hunkering down at home to avoid getting, or spreading the Coronavirus.  Grocery stores are out of stock on many items. But meals don’t have to be boring.  That can of tuna in the pantry doesn’t have to be made […]

  • Creamy Chicken Poblano Soup

    Winter’s last gasp has even hit Florida.  Last week was unseasonably cool and windy.  A fire was lit in the fireplace and I craved comfort food.  Soup is always my first choice.  Soup made with lots of vegetables puréed to a smooth consistency is also my first choice.  The depth of flavor created is heartwarming. […]

  • Walnut and Rosemary Baked Salmon

    We have salmon quite often.  I find it one of the easiest fish to cook.  The beauty of this recipe is that the oven does most of the work. The salmon is coated with a mixture of chopped walnuts and minced rosemary and baked.   What takes if over the top is a drizzle of browned […]

  • Low Carb Cornbread

    I have been hesitant to share this recipe with you.  Not because it isn’t delicious, but because it uses a couple of ingredients that I first thought were questionable.  My philosophy is to use as many natural and high quality ingredients as I can find.  But because my husband is limiting his carbs, he is […]

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