Magic Potato Soup
February 20, 2010|Comments (none)
Soups like the one above were common during the Great Depression when a few potatoes had to feed a large family. While most of us are able to purchase or grow a wide variety of vegetables in this century, we may not always be so fortunate. It is wise to learn, appreciate, and preserve the art of frugality. Read more
Pumpkin-Carrot Curry Soup w/ Feta
December 7, 2009|Comments (11)
If you were a real friend, you would make this soup for me, smuggle it into my hospital room, and put it in my I.V. bag. Of course, I’m not actually in the hospital, so you could skip a few steps and just pour it into my mouth directly. That’s all I’m asking. Really, it is that good. Read more
Benedictine Sandwiches
May 4, 2009|Comments (12)
What Kentucky Derby party would be complete without the famous Benedictine sandwiches? With their smooth-cool elegance, they remain a timeless classic which is perfectly paired with a mint julep and hot Kentucky cheese wafers. My inner feminist also celebrates their inventor, who managed and founded Benedict’s (a restaurant and catering service) in downtown Louisville, Kentucky in the early 1900s. Benedict’s was the place to cater for the muckety-mucks Derby parties. The inventor and entrepreneur’s name? None other than: Jennie Benedict. Read more
