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I have childhood memories of this soup, which is a little unusual because it certainly isn’t from a standard repertoire. I think, however, that memory comes from Pepperidge Farms Chicken Curry Soup. Yes, that’s right, in the 60s and 70s, Pepperidge Farm had a line of “gourmet” soups and my mom was a huge fan (there was lobster bisque, black beean with sherry and hunters soup in … [Read more...] about Mulligatawny Stew

I think it’s pretty well established now that this is a brown butter fan account. I love the rich nuttiness of brown butter and use it in as many ways as I can conjure up. From banana bars to flourless chocolate cake, cauliflower soup to green beans,  bubble bread to simple spread. To paraphrase an popular ad campaign, I put that sh*t in everything.  It’s one simple step that … [Read more...] about Brown Butter Bourbon Cheesecake

I am getting into mahjong. About ten years ago, a friend approached me about taking a mahjong class and at the time, I thought it was the weirdest thing. I mean, who plays mahjong? But she and some other girls took the lessons and got up a little group that plays almost every Friday with a rotating roster of players. They have so much fun and make snacks and cocktails and have … [Read more...] about Cheddar Slab Pie

Having a roll of cheese wafer dough in the freezer or fridge during the crazy holiday season is such a boon, and I have made so many different versions, from plain cheddar to pimento cheese to parmesan and rosemary. This version is on trend with the increasingly popular flavor of cacio e pepe – the classic Roman pasta dish of pecorino cheese and black pepper. The result is the … [Read more...] about Cacio e Pepe Cheese Wafers

It’s that time again! I’ve put together my annual list of gifts for the food lover in your life (and that includes you)!  As always, these are just some personal favorites – no one has asked me to promote any products or compensated me in any way, though I earn a small commission from sales. Photos used are from the vendors. And for more gift ideas, check out … [Read more...] about Festive Food Finds 2025