It shouldn’t come as any surprise that the secret to a great tomato soup lies in using great tomatoes. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world, where sugary sweet sun-ripened tomatoes are available all year round. The other day, while waiting out a blustery blizzard, I found myself craving a bowl of bright red tomato soup with that perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory.
Lately I’ve been really into bisques made with coconut milk. I just love the ever-so-subtle coconut flavor. Using coconut milk is also a great substitution for heavy cream!
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When it comes to food, I generally don’t think in absolutes. Shunning all carbs or all sugar just doesn’t make any sense to me, unless you have a health condition that requires it. Our body’s needs are too nuanced to be dictated to by strict diets and that doesn’t even account for the gustatory needs of our souls.
My future mother-in-law made these simple roasted potatoes over Christmas and everyone just loved them. They are easy, delicious and made with ingredients you most likely already have on hand. They also go perfect as a side dish with just about anything! We had them the other night alongside some steaks on the grill and sautéed chard. Much healthier than traditional French fries and more satisfying as well!
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Most people know burdock’s most significant contribution to society as the inspiration behind Velcro. After noticing that the burrs from the plant sticking to his dog, a Swiss inventor removed one and studied it under a microscope uncovering the hook and loop structure that would eventually become Velcro.
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Valentine’s Day is a week from today! Why don’t you celebrate by making these incredibly easy and delicious cookies n’ cream truffles?
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While having a discussion the other day about the merits of noodle soups and rice bowls, it occurred to me that I really have a thing for one bowl meals. They’re easy to prepare, come in a huge variety, and I love how all the textures and flavors of the different components intermingle.
Here in California, the first strawberries are starting to make their bright and sunny appearance at farmers markets and roadside stands. Their rosy appearance is a telltale sign that spring is on its way!
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