This soup is like velvet on my tongue. It’s so silky and smooth and flavorful; I just can’t wait to make another batch of puréed heaven. I was so excited to see delicata squash reappear in the supermarkets, so I snatched one up. And then I had a soup lesson in my cooking class, and I knew that I had to make a squash soup. I was thinking about it and dreaming about it, but different events kept appearing on … Continue reading
Here is the last, and best, installment of our trip to Thailand. If I return to Thailand, I will beeline for the islands. We stayed in the Phang Nga Bay, a 45 minute boat ride from both Phuket and Krabi. It was the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen, with its clear, turquoise water and limestone pillars jutting out of the calm sea. The island had the best qualities we experienced sprinkled around Thailand, all captured in one place- kind … Continue reading
Although you can’t have a Cuban feast without black beans, there are also other important components of the meal to consider. Rice and chicken are essential, and fried plantains make for a sweet palate cleanser. I swapped the plantains with baked sweet potatoes because I had them on hand. Once the necessary elements have been prepared, load up your plate and fill your belly! Start by preparing the chicken. Get a smaller 3 to 3.5 pound chicken, and spatchcock it. … Continue reading