My latest sewing project: a fall-colours table runner for my Sideboard. This project cost me about $8.00. I absolutely love this fabric.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Butternut Squash Bisque
Last night I made one of my favorite fall soups: Butternut Squash Bisque.
The recipe is adapted from "The Whole Food Cookbook" that I purchased a few years ago. This is one of my favorite cookbooks b/c it contains accesible recipes that can be made on a weeknight. It also emphasizes healthy choices and the use of unique/healthy ingredients.
Recipe:
2 to 3 lb butternut squash, peeled, and cut into 1 inch cubes.
1 Onion - Chopped
4 Carrots - Peeled and Chopped
1 inch piece of Fresh Ginger Minced
Saute in a large stockpot with EVOO for about 5 minutes.
Add 2 quarts of stock or water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 40 minutes. Add a bunch of chopped parsley and puree' with a stick blender. Add fresh ground nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
I also added a little hickory smoked salt for more depth of flavor.
The recipe is adapted from "The Whole Food Cookbook" that I purchased a few years ago. This is one of my favorite cookbooks b/c it contains accesible recipes that can be made on a weeknight. It also emphasizes healthy choices and the use of unique/healthy ingredients.
Recipe:
2 to 3 lb butternut squash, peeled, and cut into 1 inch cubes.
1 Onion - Chopped
4 Carrots - Peeled and Chopped
1 inch piece of Fresh Ginger Minced
Saute in a large stockpot with EVOO for about 5 minutes.
Add 2 quarts of stock or water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 40 minutes. Add a bunch of chopped parsley and puree' with a stick blender. Add fresh ground nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
I also added a little hickory smoked salt for more depth of flavor.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Wish List
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Work has been crazy lately, but today I have some free time so why not do something fun. In an effort to ease boredom I have decided to create a Christmas wish list for myself. Here goes...
Handled Cheese Wire from Fantes
Krups Fast-Touch Coffee Mill, Model 203 Recently reviewed by
CooksILlustrated for excellent spice grindining abilities. I have been using whole spices recently, and I need an efficient way to grind them.
New Cooling Racks. I have two that are starting to rust and look bad/are too small. CIA Bakeware 12-Inch x 17-Inch Cooling Rack
All-Clad Stainless 4 quart Saucepan
Handled Cheese Wire from Fantes
Krups Fast-Touch Coffee Mill, Model 203 Recently reviewed by
CooksILlustrated for excellent spice grindining abilities. I have been using whole spices recently, and I need an efficient way to grind them.
New Cooling Racks. I have two that are starting to rust and look bad/are too small. CIA Bakeware 12-Inch x 17-Inch Cooling Rack
All-Clad Stainless 4 quart Saucepan
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