Tag Archives: soup

Comfort food: Chicken noodle soup

Posted on 18/03/2012 by

By and large, I don’t really do maternal guilt. Well, at least not much. Not for me, the hand- wringing, the constant self second – guessing and personal recriminations. Maternal guilt is the first step on the path to martyrdom, … Continue reading →

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The Art of War: Chicken and chili soup, Chinese style

Posted on 27/10/2011 by

My mind has long been at war with my body. Primarily the battle has been purely psychological, but three weeks ago after a long period of escalating tensions,  my body and I entered Def-con One. War broke out. For the … Continue reading →

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Yes, I’m cheap: Brown lentil soup

Posted on 27/04/2011 by

Not to toot my own horn or anything, but there is absolutely nothing not to like about this soup. Unless you don’t like lentils and frankly, if you don’t like lentils I’m guessing you actually only think you don’t like … Continue reading →

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Zuppa Pavese

Posted on 26/07/2010 by

A couple of Sundays ago, the following things occurred to me in roughly the following order: A single whole chicken is a thing of joy and wonder The Wye River food store, whilst very pleasant and a great place to … Continue reading →

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