Category Archives: Soups

Red Kuri Soup, the Potimarron I grew for Dorie’s Recipe and a side of Cuban Bread

Posted on 2011/12/02 by Gabi

This is a Red Kuri or Potimarron squash. I grew it specifically to try the recipe for Beatrix’s Red Kuri Soup from Dorie Greenspan’s book “Around my French Table.” Okay, so I admit I am patient er crazy er committed enough to do … Continue reading →

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Some comfort food for my poor, sick Rick

Posted on 2008/11/14 by Gabi

  Rick, my sweet, has been laid low with a bad cold for the last three days.  I actually enjoy taking care of him although I must admit he’s been a bit of  a right grumpy old Eeyore! He is a worker … Continue reading →

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Refreshing Drinks and Vichyssoise from the Feast!

Posted on 2008/07/07 by Gabi

  Continuing on with the recipes from the bookclub feast we come to the Minted Limeade, Iced Tea with Lemon Verbena Syrup and the Kaffir Lime and Lemongrass Vichyssoise… All are very easy- do you remember my post making Mint … Continue reading →

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Ajiaco and Crumpets with Pebre

Posted on 2008/03/13 by Gabi

I lived for several years with some lovely friends from Chile. During that time I learned to enjoy much of Chilean food and I was fortunate enough to learn to prepare a few favorite dishes.  Chile possesses a lengthy coastline and a central valley … Continue reading →

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