crepes

A family tradition - crepes filled with avacado, fresh peaches and cream cheese, smothered in peach sauce, with a little nutmeg or cinnamon. (Are you drooling yet..?) When (if) I have a cafe, this is the first thing going on the menu.

Umm...my attempt at food art...

the real deal

Jalapeño-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

I made this soup last night and we loved it! At first it seemed a little spicy but it didn't build up too bad. I probably wont put in the whole jalapeno next time.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 4 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-in. cubes
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• Crème fraîche (optional)

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil in a 4- to 5-qt. pot over high heat. Add garlic, ginger, jalapeño, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not yet browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cayenne and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add squash, broth, brown sugar, and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.

2. In a blender, purée the soup in batches until smooth, then pour back into the pot. Stir in cream and adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot, with a swirl of crème fraîche if you like.

as always...

I know people are probably sick of looking at our blog and seeing food, but when you spend most of your money on food, you need to have something to show for it...

last night's dinner

I thought this dinner deserved recognition it was so beautiful (and good to eat). Jeff made tuna cooked in white wine and garlic, butternut squash and asparagus. Yum :)