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Author Archives: The soup lady
Europe part 2: the Dordogne
I just don’t know how they do it. I am, of course, talking about the French and their remarkable ability to maintain picture-perfect villages and a bucolic countryside. There were no subdivisions, no Walmarts, and barely a building over three … Continue reading
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Tagged Beynac, Castelnaud, Dordogne, duck, foie gras, France, La Roque St. Christophe, Lascaux II, Montignac, Padirac, Perigord, Roufignac, St. Amand de Coly
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The Commune in detail
Everyday I am thankful for The Commune–a little bit of sanity and comfort in the midst of our crazy lives and our crazier world. So, if you’ve ever wondered just how I can appear to be a thoughtful, put-together, and … Continue reading
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Eyeballs and all: grilled whole fish with garlic and lemongrass
Remember when I told you that I love to eat weird things? Well, I love eating fish eyes–all that gelatinous goodness! To get the eyes, I need the whole fish. Yes, fillets are more kid-friendly and certainly easier to obtain … Continue reading
Posted in recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged fish, grilling, lemograss, rau muong, scallion oil, sea bass, striped bass
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Summer travels: the 411
In June, after months of planning, we finally jetted off to Europe. The last time we were in Europe was five years ago in Paris when Soup-er Boy was just two. That was a long time ago… and before I … Continue reading
Bun thit nuong: grilled pork with noodles and herbs
The photo above should really say it all. But just in case you still need an introduction, bun thit nuong (grilled pork with noodles) is a classic Vietnamese dish that appears on nearly every Vietnamese restaurant menu. And boy, is … Continue reading
Banh xeo: sizzling crepes
Banh xeo is a popular Vietnamese crispy, savory crepe filled with pork, shrimp, mushrooms, onions, mung bean paste, and bean sprouts. It is usually eaten wrapped in lettuce leaves with bean sprouts, cucumber, and a variety of aromatic herbs. I don’t know … Continue reading
Home again.
Another vacation, another long posting hiatus. After all the airplanes, trains, cars, subway, buses, and achy feet, we are home again. This time it was a whirlwind 19+ days through Portugal and France. There were many sites visited and much … Continue reading
That’s not pho-nny!
I came across this NYT piece a few weeks ago and let it go. The writer seemed to have good intentions about making healthy, tasty soups and I’m a firm believer in “to each their own.” But then I wrote … Continue reading
Pho bo
Pho bo, the most aromatic and satisfying noodle soup from Vietnam, and probably the country’s most high-profile cultural export, needs little introduction. But for those of you who have yet to encounter a magical bowl, the key to any good … Continue reading
In the Soup 