This is the vegetarian split pea soup for those of us who remember with longing those bowls of thick, ham bone-flavored soup that our grandmothers used to make. Here, mushrooms add texture and the miso gives a rich flavor, …
It’s true. I’ve been watching too many of feisty chef Gordon Ramsay’s cooking shows. So when I walked into the Blue Duck Tavern in DC’s West End and saw the open kitchen with cooks and chefs milling about, I half …
The summer has really kicked in here in Boston, bringing the season of cold soups: gazpachos and melon/cucumber/yogurt concoctions can keep the soup flag flying when the weather’s too hot for bowls that steam. Sanctuary, a stylish yet comfortable …
The hot days of summer are back and with them a longing for cold soup. This soup is extremely light because there is no cream in the soup itself. The buttery richness of the potatoes and the leeks is left …
Chefs in Portland, Oregon can get a little experimental. In a town known for its creative culture, you can find anything from food carts that serve foie gras, to fine dining establishments that serve gourmet tater tots; and fusions of …
Last week in the Nation’s Capitol I decided to check on the late Spring soup scene. And while browsing through lists of standard soups (French Onion, Minestrone, Chicken Vegetable, etc) I gave pause to the menu posted in the window …
The latest cookbook by Sweet Basil Chef Dave Becker and food photographer Nina Gallant is both the ultimate coffee table book, and a must have in the kitchen. The cover itself stands out as a movie marquee, inviting the viewer …
Gazpacho and chilled soup days may seem a long away around the corner but with the first day of Spring tomorrow, the Spring Equinox gives us a little nudge to dust off those margarita glasses. Welcome the extra hours of …
It maybe going a bit too far claiming Kale is the “new beef” but the health benefits of adding kale, if even to just your soup, are enormous. Loaded with antioxidants it boosts your immune system. Both high in fiber …
Just where the Green Line surfaces on Beacon Street in Brookline, Massachusetts, there’s a graceful round plaza technically known as Audubon Circle. It’s long been an open secret that there are a bunch of adventurous and unusual restaurants (and soups) …