Fresh wild salmon is expensive. It’s also seasonal even though we see it in the supermarket year around. Right now for example, it’s previously frozen, although it looks fresh. It tastes fine, but for the money, I’d rather get my wild salmon in a can. It comes from Alaska and costs a fraction of the cost that fresh does.

January is a time of new beginnings and intentions, especially in the realm of food. Nourishing warm foods that are filling but not heavy are what we look for and few food fill the bill as well as soups do.  This is a thick, winter minestrone based on beans and vegetables. I finish it with sage infused breadcrumbs or ½ cup cracked wheat, added during the last 15 minutes.