Chilled Corn Soup with Créme Fraîche & Basil Oil As the sun begins to fade and days get shorter, I’m already waxing nostalgic for this glorious season. Of childhood summer memories, one of my fondest dates from when my family and I lived in upstate… Continue reading…
an acquired taste
Chilled Asparagus Buttermilk Soup I know one person who will not like this recipe. My mom has always had a hate/hate relationship with asparagus stemming from an unfortunate childhood encounter. As a result, an asparagus spear never set foot in our house. My… Continue reading…
seasonal segue
Spring has sprung and, though crocuses are blooming and trees are beginning to bud, there’s still a chill in the air. This magnificent soup/stew bridges that seasonal gap as we shift from hearty comfort food to the lighter fare we… Continue reading…
by the bayou
Happy Mardi Gras, y’all! We’re celebrating the New Orleanian way by cooking up some Cajun. This year, I’m making a batch of one my husband’s favorite Louisiana specialties and it’s about time, too. Frankly, I’ve always been a little intimidated… Continue reading…
alluring allium
Can soup be sexy? You’d be surprised. A bowlful of garlic may not sound beguiling, but this one is silky smooth and seductive. And the perfect antidote to the arctic freeze that’s settling in right now. Calling it garlic soup is… Continue reading…