Chesapeake Bay Creamy Crab Soup

I really have no spectacular story behind this recipe – other than the fact that I always think of lobster and crab (and marine blue hues) whenever I think of New England and Maryland. I have a good friend who grew up in the area and I simply adore listening to her talk, as she…

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Chestnut Apple Soup with Whipped Lemon Thyme Cream

I’ve been dying to use up the roasted and peeled chestnuts I picked up over the holidays. It saddens me so when things so delicious and delicate are only available for purchase a few short days of the year. I covet them…and then I somewhat hoard them. This time I’ve decided to relinquish my grip…

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Pear Parsnip Soup

Fall is in the air. Actually, it’s HERE. Physically here. Fall is my very favorite season, as you know, other than the fact that it stands as the forerunner and sure sign of the bitter cold to come. Aside from all that, the winter produce and shift from light summer delights enthralls me. As does…

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