I once had mushroom wild rice soup during a lovely visit to Nicollet Island in Minneapolis. As soon as I got home I tried to recreate it with canned cream of mushroom soup. I decided to try again without the canned soup. I hope you try it! You will need a large pot, knife, cooking…
Red Lentil Soup easy hearty tasty
My dear friend P. gave me a version of this red lentil soup recipe. I was intrigued by making a bean soup in under an hour and the balsamic vinegar topping. My family liked my version, so here you are! You will need a large pot, knife, cooking spoon, grater or food processor, and bowl….
Zou Zou Josephine Baker musical: Lisa’s Home Bijou
Film Festival: Divine Divas Zou Zou, made in 1934, is one of the few performances of the woman lovingly known as “La Baker” preserved on film; a showcase for Josephine Baker’s comedic persona and her emotional singing. A child of the streets of St. Louis, she made her way to New York and into show…
Coffee with cream, butter, and spices
I love to get coffee with holiday spice or cinnamon dolce. I’m also interested in the health trend of adding butter to coffee. So I thought I would make a coffee at home that would be low cost and very cozy in the colder months. You will need a small mixing bowl, a spatula or…
If You Believe Christmas fantasy: Lisa’s Home Bijou
Film Festival: Christmas Fantasy If You Believe (1999) takes place in a book publishing house. Susan (Ally Walker) has lost her joy in life and is in danger of losing her job. At age 27 she is married to Peter, a tweed-wearing, pipe smoking class-conscious husband. By age 37, she is divorced and struggling in…