J – [Disclaimer] I am not Southern … even though my Dad was from Louisiana. None of it stuck. I had to learn about this dish … and why you have a grammatically confusing title. A true Southerner would just know in their bones what’s right. I didn’t. But, you … Continue reading
C – I have to confess something. I think I am starting to like creamy soups … finally. I use to loathe them. I use to say creamy soups felt like baby food. Now, I am the one suggesting we make it. Never thought this day would come. I am … Continue reading
C – I like cabbage soup … No, not the one for dieting. But, the one I grew up with. It’s a simple and easy soup that I think is delicious. When cabbage week came around, I knew I wanted to share this one. This one is a bit different … Continue reading
J – Broccoli soup!? “Oh well, if we have to …” I said to Christina. I was remembering the not-so-visually-pleasing and bland broccoli soups I had had in my vegetarian days so long ago. I certainly didn’t miss them. Fortunately, I was in for a big flavor surprise. Broccoli and … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – I have never been a big fan of beans. But, after eating this spicy black bean soup, I started to like beans. I never thought I would. There’s something about the combinations of flavors in this soup that makes me want to eat it over … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – I can see why Christina has never liked American chicken noodle soup. Compared to Asian chicken soups, they are generally pretty limp in flavor. One big difference is the type of chicken used. Asian chicken soups use the brown chicken that is used in almost … Continue reading
C – Soup Tuesdays! My husband was in awe of a coworker who committed to bringing a new type of bread each week to share with everyone at work. It gave them an appreciation of the art of making bread. Monday’s are great. Everyone looks forward to getting this Monday … Continue reading
C – This is my favorite pureed vegetable soup. I was surprised how flavorful this soup was the first time I ate it. It’s a hearty soup that does not taste like baby food. We have had several discussions in the Be Mindful. Be Human. kitchen about the differences between … Continue reading
C – OK, now I’m trying something new. Confit with oil? I get it. What about making confit of other things not in oil? The confit technique is pretty much poaching something in it’s own juices. To confit a duck, you have to use duck fat. Of course, there is … Continue reading
J – This dish was worth the trip to Paris … all by itself. Chef Constance proposed this recipe as the entree for the Fall-themed lunch menu we prepared in my class. The idea was to see what the market had, and then prepare some seasonal dishes. She succeeded. This … Continue reading