Tom Kha Soup (Thai Coconut Soup) is absolutely perfect for anything and everything. Rich and creamy, yet tangy and salty, it LITERALLY soothes the soul – not to mention the body and mind.It’s also surprisingly LIGHT.I go for Thai Lemongrass Soup (coconut broth or not) whenever I’m feeling blue, feeling “something” coming on, some sort…
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We try to be generous when we can – not just for the sake of being generous, but simply because it feels good for BOTH parties. She was sick. REALLY sick. She stated she needed groceries, food, and lots of Vitamin C (doctor’s orders), but hates oranges. Thus, tomatoes were on the way, in a…
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Way back when… 13 years ago (yikes!) I whipped up a spicy tortilla soup for my sister upon the birth of her daughter. She was due – and she was ready. And, thanks to my soup (just kidding), Rylee Roo was delivered ON her due date!I can’t really take credit for that, of course. But,…
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Sometimes you just need something super simple, super fast, and well, super soup. In less than 5 minutes, you can have all of that – and more…a salubrious sense of satisfaction – with fresh peas and a touch of mint in a nice warm bowl! Minted Pea Soup 2 Tbs. butter 1/4 small sweet onion,…
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While I absolutely love living where I do and the loft lifestyle, there is a very small part of me who misses my garden crop. Only once in my life did I ever successfully grow a garden ~ but it was a magical year. The zillions of zucchini and beautiful bounty of spaghetti and “squtternutbash”…
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In another frenzy of cleaning out my kitchen cupboards and refrigerator, I came across a lovely little jar of cornichons. (Cornichon: These minuscule sour French pickles are: 1. adorable; 2. absolutely delicious; and 3. very useful.) I remember using them for a specific recipe a while back…but now I can’t remember which recipe it was. Oh…
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I’ve been dying to use up the roasted and peeled chestnuts I picked up over the holidays. It saddens me so when things so delicious and delicate are only available for purchase a few short days of the year. I covet them…and then I somewhat hoard them. This time I’ve decided to relinquish my grip…
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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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