Category Archives: musings

The Commune

Posted on March 22, 2012 by The soup lady

Tonight, for dinner we had homemade fish tacos: seasoned cod, tomatillo salsa, Mexican crema, pickled red onions, and guacamole, with margaritas. It was delicious and refreshing on an unseasonably warm March evening.  And I didn’t make any of it.  In … Continue reading →

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Multi-culti breakfast

Posted on March 11, 2012 by The soup lady

One of the many uses of fried shallots: on a bagel with cream cheese!

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Karma can be a b-tch

Posted on March 4, 2012 by The soup lady

My mom still periodically brings up her memories of me as a picky eater–the skinny, tiny Vietnamese girl who wouldn’t eat much meat or poultry. She remembers being overwhelmed with concern for my health–though I must point out that it … Continue reading →

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A dash, a pinch, a squirt

Posted on February 25, 2012 by The soup lady

Before we get to the cooking, I need to warn everyone about my utter inability to measure while I cook.  I don’t mean that I don’t know how to use a measuring cup or spoon.  I am perfectly capable of … Continue reading →

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Soup-er Mom!

Posted on February 11, 2012 by The soup lady

Yes, yet another food blog.  I have resisted the idea of a food blog for years, thinking that it just wasn’t my style to share personal thoughts in such a public sphere.  But here I am.  So, be gentle as … Continue reading →

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