It was 41 degrees on August 19 when I originally made this soup. 41 degrees. Seriously. That’s freezing for August! I am not ready for winter, that’s for sure ~ and the frigid air outside reminds me of it’s impending arrival. I’m not a fan of the cold, by the way. In fact, I despise…
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Although the heat of summer has officially arrived in my neck of the woods, there are still many a day when I really CRAVE the warmth of a delicious creamy soup in my belly. And, since mushrooms are available all year round, why not whip up a creamy concoction on one of those rare rainy…
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Who doesn’t love creamy tomato basil soup? It’s piping hot, it’s spicy, it’s creamy and delicious, AND it inevitably involves the intoxicating flavor and aroma of fresh basil. Truly divine. While many recipes involve the simple combination of canned tomatoes, heavy cream, and a dash of basil, I desire to create a much more marvelous…
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This unique and utterly divine creation was somewhat of a surprise. I set into my culinary creativity with the full intent of dispatching a roasted carrot soup recipe using a hint of cumin. The idea sounded warming and delicious. Cumin reminds me of the southwest in many ways, as the spice is commonly used in…
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I have been planning and prepping this spicy and savory stew in my mind for several weeks now. I wanted to create something frighteningly fitting for Halloween night. Pumpkin was sure to be involved, of course, but also this needed to be something spicy and warm, as Halloween in Colorado is typically a blustery cold…
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As the weather cools down and fall approaches, I find myself more and more in the mood for soup. Warm and nourishing, a delicious bowl of hearty, home cooked soup is something I crave with vigor and vim in the winter months. The warmth of the meal serves to satisfy my need for compassion inside…
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“You’ve probably heard the myth that eating lots of carrots will magically improve your vision. The bad news is that it’s a total lie.” Say what?????? “The good news? It’s one that helped the Allies defeat the Nazis.” I recently came across this informative piece regarding this history of the all too familiar adage, “carrots will…
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