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…
Home-making
Have you ever gone to the library to read Godey’s Lady Book or Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management? I want home to be a haven. Sewing, crafts, cooking, and finding a cleaner, healthier lifestyle are all important to me.
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….
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…
Christmas home tour Casa Bouquet holidays
Welcome to the Christmas home tour of Casa Bouquet! We have many traditions when decorating our home for Advent and the Christmas season. You may see my husband’s west Texas roots, my Mama’s Nicaraguan influence, a tiny bit of Williamsburg, and family memories and travels reflected in what we do. Outdoors The Gardener was in…
Low carb Thai shrimp
Low carb Thai shrimp has the Asian taste we crave while substituting carbohydrates and high glycemic items. With cauliflower rice, vegetables, and slivered almonds, it’s a quick and tasty dinner. You can enjoy Thai shrimp with fish sauce and nuts dinner as a lean and green. You will need a sharp knife or food processor,…