A cold snap blew in as expected. This one arrived with a thunderstorm, the first of many spring ones to come. March would not be the same without big temperature swings. This time I was ready for a chilly, rainy day. I did a little roasting, simmering, and blending. Plus I played with my favorite […]
Creamy Potato Soup
Winter cold finally hit the south. Finally. Almost 80 degree temperature on Christmas day was crazy. I do have to admit a small part of me liked it. Wearing flip-flops in December sure was nice. I almost broke out shorts yet compromised with jeans and short sleeve shirts. Anyway, the temps changed to below freezing […]
Creamy Crab Soup for Two
Suddenly it went POW! Glass shattered and shards went in every direction. In a split second more than a few very bad words went through my mind. It was the result of either poor judgement, not thinking it through, or sheer habit. I’m so used to using a glass bowl for a double boiler. I’ll […]
Celeriac Sweet Potato Soup
In the blink of an eye it became soup season. All it took was a few cool, crisp mornings. A gentle breeze in the afternoon made it feel as though the outdoors were air conditioned. Now is the time of year when I wonder how much longer until sandals and flip flops are put away. […]
Butternut Squash White Bean Soup for #SundaySupper
It was decision time again. Nothing major loomed, it was only having to make a simple choice. There I stood gazing into the pantry pondering which one to pick. There were so many varieties and it was a moment of realization of how beans are such a part of my meals. I counted 14 different […]
Cauliflower and Sunchoke Soup
A knock on the door kicked off another food adventure. The knock was the signal of a package delivery. I eagerly brought the box inside to check out the contents. Inside was an assortment of produce and some of it I’ve never had before. My contemplation on what to make started in mere moments. It […]