I realize no one ever keeps a resolution. By February the promises of a new year are all but forgotten with Valentine hearts and St. Patrick's day beer. This resolution is of a different sort! I write to you with renewed conviction that I WILL blog this year and I WILL figure out how to make the blog more interesting (i.e. pictures). This blog may not be heavy on information, it's more of a declaration of purpose.
I've found a love of soups; chilis, chowders, creamed or chunky, I love them all, and plan on trying to blog a soup of the week.
I also recently read Michael Ruhlman's, Ratio. I absolutely loved it and can't wait to implement some of the techniques for baking that he outlines, I already went out and purchased a kitchen scale at his urging, despite prior resistance to cluttering my counter with another tool that will get little use.
My final thought of this entry is actually a plug for another book. This one is for a good cause. Mommy's Light in the Kitchen is a collection of recipes by home cooks and professionals alike that benefits a tremendous organization, Mommy's Light. My aunt, Jeannine Ginsburg, was diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer and began collecting her favorite family recipes so that my cousins and uncle would be able to re-create family favorites when she was gone. This project grew to incorporate recipes from friends, family and strangers who wanted to support the Mommy's Light organization, which assists families keep traditions and simple pleasures alive that they shared with their mothers. There are some outstanding recipes, including my aunt Diana's unbeatable cheesecake squares, so check it out!
http://www.mommyslight.org/mllo/page.php?89
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