My parents tended their garden lovingly and composted their leftovers to nourish the soil. My dad even went so far as to cart out liquid gold to the garden, giving the compost a dose of much-needed nitrogen. Although I’ve been a pretty good daughter, composting is not my bag. Being jittery, I do, however, save every miniscule vegetable scrap…
Pumpkin Leek Soup with Red Hot Beet Chips
Until now I’ve never even thought of cooking a pumpkin. Carving and lighting with a candle to display outside the front door was about all I could handle. But along came not one but two pumpkins in this week’s organic produce box, and I tossed the question to my foodie friends: What can you do…
Celeriac Soup – From Gnarly to Creamy Smooth
When I get older, I want to resemble celeriac. I want to have a beautiful interior and a shell that is well used. It’s funny how the ugliest root vegetable harbors such beauty in its versatility and taste. Celeriac can be boiled, baked, steamed, roasted, transformed into a delicious salad or a creamy yet light soup. Rev up your blenders and ease…
Velvety Vegetable Soup with a Twist
Magic, upside-down soup. Everybody garnishes soup on top. Here’s the twist: This soup is garnished on the bottom, extending beyond the soup onto the rim. The fun part of the presentation is bringing the bowl to the table with only the garnish in place and artfully pouring in the soup to cover just the midsection. I dare…
Dr. Oz’s Vegetable Soup with Sliced Apples
There is something about Labour Day that feels New Yearish. For a fresh start, put all the summer excesses behind you with this easy to prepare soup. How about a digestive rest? Enjoy just this recipe or the entire 2-day detox cleanse menu. The sweet sliced apple perfectly complements this healthful blend of vegetables. Dr. Oz’s Vegetable Broth…
Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup – with no after-effects!
Wondering what to do with a full head of cauliflower and a good-looking bunch of broccoli? Wonder no more. This soup is a great twist on the usual straightforward version. Roasting the vegetables first had two unexpected rewards. The flavour was outstanding, and there were no gassy after-effects. This is not science; it is opinion….