Soup season

Maybe it’s the rainy weather we’ve been having. Maybe it’s the tradition of winter foods. Somehow Mr. Clouds in the Night Sky and I have been thinking an awful lot about soup lately. Have you noticed how truly pitiful the selection is in the supermarket? I don’t care who’s name is on it, or who’s [...]

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Mushroom soup

Mr. Clouds in the Night Sky and I having become addicted to quite fond of the Gorgonzola Mushroom soup at the Bristol Farms across the street. Heavenly, let me tell you. Velvety, luxurious, comforting. Also expensive. So, I thought, well, how hard can making mushroom soup be, after all? Mushrooms, cream, cook, blend, voila! And [...]

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Blueberry muffins

The other morning I made fresh blueberry muffins. I simply had to, I had fresh blueberries that were, literally, 1/2 inch big. They came out quite delicious, even after I made them “healthy” by substituting a little oat bran, flaxseed, and whole wheat flour for part of the white flour. Still very light and moist, [...]

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Delicious and EASY chocolate cake

On Sunday I used this recipe from Ruth Reichl’s Garlic and Sapphires: Last-Minute Chocolate Cake 4 oz unsweetened chocolate 6 tbsp unsalted butter ¾ cup brewed strong coffee 2 tbsp Grand Marnier ¾ cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt  Preheat oven to [...]

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