Oh the Thanksgiving posts abound, but people are asking me for help with doing a first and or easy Thanksgiving. Friends that haven’t done it before and are a bit nervous in the kitchen. Does that sound like you too? … Continue reading
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I think every recipe blog on the planet has a butternut squash soup recipe. So in an effort to fit in, here is mine. For an easy basic one you can simply substitute butternut squash for the carrots in my … Continue reading
I created this recipe after one Thanksgiving when I didn’t just want to make a boring turkey vegetable soup. I searched my fridge, which winds up being a major inspiration for a lot of dinners in my house and Miso … Continue reading
Lindehof Farms at the Oakmont Farmers’ Market had duck carcasses. The ducks had just been harvested and Axel was left with a lot of bones. I, of course, immediately had to make duck stock to use as a base for … Continue reading
We made a delicious creamy carrot soup that is spiced with warming ginger and nutmeg and kissed with a bit of cream in class last night. It is a family favorite and the color just screams fall. A potato is cooked & pureed … Continue reading
Mirepoix is a classic French mixture of about 2 parts onion and 1 part each celery and carrot. It is the beginning of many soups, stew and sauces. My version includes leeks and a bit less celery with a bit … Continue reading