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curried sweet potato soup

Curried Sweet Potato and Acorn Squash Soup

Delicious curried sweet potato and acorn squash soup has complex flavors that delight. This recipe will win you friends! I used acorn squash, but you can use any winter squash. Serves 8 Serve with a fresh salad and/or some bread or rolls.  

simmering mushroom stock

Mushroom Stock

Mushroom stock is very popular. This recipe creates a rich, savory stock that’s great as a base for soups, sauces and stews. Refrigerate or freeze when cool.

corn stalks

Corn Stalks, Removing Old Stalks

I love growing and eating fresh corn. But now, the corn’s been harvested, the plants are turning brown and it’s time to remove the old stalks and plant some fall crops.    First thing I do is cut down the stalks with my clippers, and stack them carefully into a […]