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Tomato “FUN-nel” Soup

Yeah, yeah…. “FUN-nel.”  I’m just bein’ silly.  I’ve had fennel on the brain lately and I’m not sure why.  It’s been so rainy here in NYC the last couple days that’s it has put me in the mood for soup.  Cream of Tomato was always my favorite as a kid.  These days I try not [...]

Leftover Turkey Vegetable Soup

Leftover Turkey Vegetable Soup

Growing up, my mom was always very thrifty with leftovers…. okay… most of the the time she was thrifty.  We had a giant turkey at Thanksgiving and an even bigger one at Christmas… which meant we had tons of leftover turkey that went into the freezer to have turkey 100 different [...]

Pump it Up with Pumpkin!

Pumpkins show up at the markets some time in September and sometimes to March. When picking one out, look for one that is firm, free from blemishes or soft spots and has some weight. I generally find them about 3 lbs, give or take a few ounces.