Category Archives: Soup

Soup – Homemade, Hot, Comforting, Nostalgic

BRRR! It is cold outside. Here are some soups to warm the tummy and the soul.  Each soup can be made days in advance and reheated when ready to serve. I have the recipe for the Chilled Sweet Pea Vichyssoise … Continue reading

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Tortilla Soup

I promised you this recipe and here it is. I’ve eaten plenty of Tortilla Soup and loved them all. I took what I liked about each and made my own original recipe. One thing for certain is that a soup … Continue reading

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4th of July Barbeque Feast

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading

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Chilled Soups For Hot Summertime

Hot summer is here, at least it is in Florida.  It’s June 19 and it is 90º in the shade.  The heat is rising from the asphalt and making it clear that we have a long hot summer ahead of … Continue reading

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Soup, Glorious Soup

This blog is dedicated to all of my friends and family that are suffering through the terrible weather north of Paradise.  That means all of you north of the Florida boarder. Here are a few of my favorites.  Some have … Continue reading

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The Holidays Are Here

The Holidays are just around the corner and I am sure that many of you will be preparing Christmas Dinner or New Year’s Day Dinner.  I want to give you something new to bring to the table on the special … Continue reading

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Cooking Momofuku Cookbook

We recently visited New York City for nine fabulous, fun filled gastronomic days.  We visited this wonderful city last year for a quick weekend and since our time was so short we did not make it a food trip.  We … Continue reading

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Excitement Is In The Air

Sweet Bi-Color Corn Can you feel it?  There is something in the air that is making people giggly and excited.  And just what is all the excitement about?  People are getting ready for that wonderful time of year – CORN … Continue reading

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Pasta Fagioli – Deliciouso!!!

Meaty Ham Bone Makes a Great Pasta Fagioli When I cleaned out my freezer the other day I found the ham bone from Easter Brunch.  It didn’t take much for me to decide to make a delicious pot of Pasta … Continue reading

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Wild Mushroom Soup with Chicken

I am going to share my Wild Mushroom Soup with Chicken recipe with you.  I made this soup last night and I got a great big WOW!!! from Jim on this one.  You don’t have to put the chicken in … Continue reading

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