My favorite room in the house where I grew up was the Fruit Room, an oversized basement closet behind my father’s workroom (the name was coined in deference to Mother’s annual canning efforts). The Fruit Room was a classic pantry … Continue reading →
Slightly Persian Short Rib Soup Serves 4 Hint Dehydrated organic potato flakes (formerly known as Instant Mashed Potatoes) are wonderful soup thickeners that enable you to avoid the weird glisten of cornstarch. They do add a slight texture to soup … Continue reading →
Southwest Black Bean Soup Serves 4 Inspiration One of my favorite southwest/Mexican foods is Southwest Black Beans and Peppers. When there is some left over it becomes this delicious and hearty soup. Hints Unsweetened cocoa powder adds a base richness … Continue reading →
Hearty Scotch Broth Soup Serves 6 Inspiration Since the caveman’s lovely mate The Cook roasted his kill over the fire, leftover roasted red meat has lured cooks to their soup pots. At my house roasted red meat happens about twice … Continue reading →
