One day doesn’t seem to be enough to celebrate the universal day of love, so we decided that we would start a bit early with our special edition Valentines Day strawberries. Nothing says Happy Valentines week to your employees, customers, family, or that special someone like strawberries covered in our fine chocolate complimented with red and pink flair.

Place your order at Zupas as early as February 8th for only $11.99 per dozen, or call and pre-order today!

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Just a couple more days until the super bowl. I often wonder how many people really watch for the commercials rather than the actual game.  For all you super bowl die-hards out there, have you planned your super bowl party yet? If not, keep reading for a few tips and yummy recipes to really make your party great. Read the rest of this entry »

Wonton soup is a family favorite.  I’ve been eating it since I was a kid, and it is a great comfort food to me.

Chinese new year is just around the corner.  It happens to fall on Valentines Day [February 14th] this year.  So, to help celebrate the year of the Tiger,  try making this wonton soup!  This soup would make a great addition to any Chinese New Year party.  [To learn more about Chinese new year, click here]

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I always find it interested to find where some of the everyday spices we use come from, because it’s something that I don’t usually think about.  Like cinnamon.  Did you know that it comes from a tree’s bark?  Cinnamon is one of those spices that is well used in my kitchen, but there are more uses to it besides just using it in you cinnamon rolls! Read the rest of this entry »

I love everything about Alice Waters’ philosophy, which in a nutshell can be described by the phrases, “eat locally”, “eat seasonally” and “use pure, fresh, organic ingredients”.  Because of her efforts, great strides have been made in the restaurant industry and in some (very lucky) public schools. Her recipes are simple, unpretentious, and emphasize quality ingredients.  Bottom line: very manageable!

I recently made her Winter Minestrone Soup (using turnips for the first time if you can believe it!) and found it a delightful mix of seasonal vegetables and beans…a favorite combination of mine.  While some soups are actually better made ahead, you’ll want to enjoy this yummy soup on the same day you prepare it…enjoy!

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Back by popular demand…This recipe required several different versions until we got it just right…and boy did we. I was not sold on this soup until the last revision…now I can’t wait to have a bowl for lunch tomorrow! We spent weeks altering the amount time we cooked the onions, trying different cheese varieties on the crouton, and getting the broth base perfectly balanced. We put a lot of “love” into this recipe and I think you will be able to tell. In addtion to a delcious bowl of full flavored soup, each serving will be topped with a heaping amount of asiago cheese and 2 croutons that have been toasted with olive oil and asiago as well. Valentines Day is the perfect excuse to have a classic bowl of French Onion soup. Stop by for a bowl at any of our locations this week and let us know what you think!

There are so many different types of eating lifestyles out there, and it seems that a growing number of people are associating themselves with various groups. Vegan, raw, gluten free, dairy free, or just an all around food lover. Whatever the reason for your culinary affiliation, you make the choice that is best for you and (hopefully) your body. Eating clean is a food lifestyle I recently heard about and it’s not a new way to eat, in fact you may find that you are a bonified clean eater without knowing it. When a friend described it to me I realized that I’ve been eating pretty “clean” for years. Read the rest of this entry »

Here in America, we use the word “curry” to describe many dishes from South Asian cuisines, and especially Indian cuisines.  But, did you know there are many types of curry?   There are Green, red, panang curries, just to name a few.  Curry is a generic term, and means a gravy or sauce, rather than a particular spice.

Curry has more recently become widespread, and people all over the world are consuming it, making their own versions. {to learn more about different kinds of curry, click here}

Today, I am going to share an amazing curry dish that uses your basic Indian Curry, or Madras Curry.  This Curry spice is a yellow powdered spice made of a blend of turmeric, coriander, and ginger and often infused with hot peppers.   This curry has amazing flavor and is a great mix of sweet from the coconut milk, and also spicy from the curry and cayenne pepper!

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I’ve been on quite a cookie kick lately.  I think it’s because there is really nothing more simple to whip up when you get a sweet craving!  These cookies have one of my favorite flavor combinations - orange and chocolate.  And they are super soft, which is how I love my cookies!  Next time you get that cookie craving, give these a try! Read the rest of this entry »