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Soupe au potiron

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Meg

When the days grow shorter and the nights brisker, one’s thoughts might turn to soup. And not just any soup — a thick, warming kind, like this pumpkin soup. It is both spicy and light, with just a touch of … Continue reading →

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Poêlée de champignons des bois

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Meg

I learned this dish many years ago from a French friend who happened to be living in the Périgord region south of Limoges, an area that falls within the northern reaches of Dordogne. First we went out gathering mushrooms in … Continue reading →

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Ratatouille

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Meg

There must be as many ways of making ratatouille as there are chefs in France, for appreciation of this ultraflavorful vegetable stew spread north from Provence long ago. The best I ever had was at lunch at a two-star Michelin … Continue reading →

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Soupe au fenouil braisé

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Meg

When summer fades toward autumn, the days grow shorter and the nights begin to nip, I often get a hankering for soup. And not just any soup — the warm, comforting kind, the kind with which to start an evening … Continue reading →

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