Leek and potato soup is a simple dish that can be enjoyed in two ways, hot or cold. There is some debate about whether it is a purely French or American creation, but the key players as told by the sous chef in this episode are Jules Gouffé and Louis Diat. Jules Gouffé was … [Read more...] about Classic Vichyssoise
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Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble Pie
There is nothing that says Summer has just arrived like a rhubarb-strawberry pie. The two are ready to harvest about the same time so it makes sense that they were put into pie. A crumble pie gives you the best of both the pie and crumble, with a pie crust on the bottom and … [Read more...] about Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble Pie
Mamma Agata’s Famous Lemon Cake
This super moist lemon cake became famous after it impressed Humphrey Bogart back in the day. It comes from Mamma Agata, whose family started an amazing cooking school, situated on the Amalfi coast. It is on my bucket list to travel there one day. Mamma Agata's Famous Lemon … [Read more...] about Mamma Agata’s Famous Lemon Cake
Traditional Sweet Tea
We have been drinking iced tea in North America since the 1900s. At the World's Fair in St. Louis in 1904, Richard Belchynden, a tea merchant, found that adding ice to his hot teas was a big hit with visitors coping with the heat. While most of us enjoy an iced tea in the … [Read more...] about Traditional Sweet Tea
Quick Keto Chocolate No Bake Cookies
Baking isn't as much fun when it is hot outside. All you need to do for this recipe is "melt, mix and freeze". Quick Keto Chocolate No Bake Cookies This is a quick and easy recipe only requiring you to melt and freeze. 1/4 cup unsalted … [Read more...] about Quick Keto Chocolate No Bake Cookies
