There are times when being a cook (and uncook) is very unpredictable. I might find myself in the kitchen with the intention of making one recipe just to end up with another dish entirely. Sometimes there isn’t even a real explanation except that I didn’t pay attention and maybe added too much of this or that, or didn’t follow my own directions. And like a pendulum, my emotions can swing from panic and disappointment to elation about a new discovery Cultured Pistachio Hummus. It’s a lot like life. The unexpected is always on the horizon and sometimes it truly can be amazing. This dilly of a soup was a recent […]
Seasoned Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup with Jasmine
“I live on good soup, not on fine words.” Moliere These words mirror my own feelings about soup; give me a good book and I’m content, give me a good bowl of soup and I’m happy. And with fall fast approaching, I’m ready to dust off my special cool weather soup recipes and ladle, and get busy making some body and soul-nurturing soups so welcome this time of year. I’ve lived in several climates in the last 10 years and it never ceases to amaze me how appealing soup is in all of them. Maybe it’s because soups have been around so long (the first real soup may date back […]
Spicy Gazpacho Soup with So Easy Sour Crème
This is a delicious South-of-the-Border inspired fresh vegetable soup garnished with creamy non-dairy sour cream. Raw vegetable soups are healthy, easy to digest, and unbelievably good. I make a raw soup at least once a week. It’s become a healthy and intentional addiction around our home and I always vary the ingredients so we can enjoy a multitude of flavors and textures. Variety is definitely the spice of life in our kitchen. A few weeks ago I made a lovely Seasoned Cauliflower & Broccoli Soup w/Jasmine. And this lively and colorful soup is another favorite. This beautiful soup includes several nightshade vegetables. Tomatoes, onion, garlic, and zucchini are all […]