Klassisk Ärtsoppa – Classic Swedish Pea Soup

Sweden is a country with lots of food traditions. There are holidays for all sorts of foods: Fat Tuesday (the day before Lent begins) is celebrated by eating “semlor”, a dense pastry with almond paste and loads of whipped cream. March 25th – “våffeldagen” or Waffle Day. August 8th – crayfish is served on the … Read more Klassisk Ärtsoppa – Classic Swedish Pea Soup

Chicken, Artichoke, and Cannellini Spezzatino

Chicken, Artichoke, and Cannellini Spezzatino

My mother-in-law was not a fan of stew. She told me on several occasions that stew is for people who are “too lazy to make soup”. I (respectfully) disagree with her opinion, and believe that stew is more practical for those days when I don’t have time to cut veggies into dainty little pieces to be gracefully slurped along with copious amounts of broth. Give me something thick and hearty. And sooner, rather than later!

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Spicy Asian Chicken and Bok Choy Soup

Spicy Asian Chicken and Bok Choy Soup

Have you ever noticed that the hotter the climate, the hotter the food? There are several reasons for extra-spicy food closer to the Equator – protecting people from spoiling food, stimulating appetite in hot weather, and increasing metabolism to induce sweating so the body feels cooler.

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