Fennel is one of the most neglected and least known vegetables. I don’t think I have ever purchased fennel without being asked by the clerk at the checkout counter what it is. Even the produce manager has asked me the ways it can be prepared and used. Fennel is very much like celery but with a … More Fennel, Carrot & Celery Gravy/Sauce/Soup
I like to visit the Super G (global) Mart every now and then even though it means braving a trip into the city. It is a little bit like traveling to distant parts of the world at a fraction of the cost and without actually going there. I especially like to keep up with the … More Oyster Mushroom Noodle Soup
The plan was to make poblano pepper soup for our second meal of the day. In preparation for that this morning I charred and peeled several chili peppers using a torch. As the skin chars it makes a crackling and popping sound and sometimes even shoots sparks. After the charred peppers rest a few minutes … More Two Soups
This was a refreshing soup for a hot muggy day. I started it last night by roasting an ear of corn in the Oven Central. It wasn’t the best way of going about it and it didn’t get quite the char I was hoping for, but I wasn’t about to fire up the charcoal grill … More Chilled Coconut/Corn Soup
It didn’t look like I would get around to publishing a post today on the blog. Breakfast was a non-event since we decided to each get our own. A portion of our morning was taken up by driving to the city to lodge a complaint with the county board of elections regarding our voting experience. … More Leek, Cabbage & Potato Soup
A few years ago I purchased some dried shiitake mushrooms from an international grocery store. I stored them in vacuum sealed bags in the freezer. I’ve used them a few times but found them difficult to reconstitute. They remain tough despite overnight soaking and long cooking times. Lately I’ve been grinding the shiitake mushrooms into … More Onion, Leek & Mushroom Soup
I ventured into new territory and made my version of Lemongrass Coconut Soup. I’ve been growing lemongrass for several years now but have only used it once or twice, partly because Faye doesn’t care for it so much. Lemongrass is on my mind because the cold season is upon us and it is time to … More Lemongrass Coconut Soup
There has been this Buttercup squash sitting on the table for awhile now. I don’t remember what my plan was when I bought it. I love squash soup. It can be truly delectable, but I was determined not to attempt adding yet another pumpkin/winter squash soup recipe to the abundance of good ones already out … More Roasted Buttercup Squash Soup
Made an onion / leek / mushroom soup vaguely in the style of French onion soup. The classic version uses beef stock as a major flavor component. In this dish I attempted to provide somewhat of a “meaty” flavor by including portabella mushrooms, vegetable broth, mushroom broth and Vegemite®. I’m sure I broke a lot … More Onion / Leek / Mushroom Soup
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