"Souper" Benefits of Soup
Nutrition, From Our KitchenIt doesn't matter if you're in Florida, Ohio, California or British Columbia, Canada, when cold weather sweeps through nothing seems to taste better than a cup of soup. Almost every region or country around the globe has its own special recipe. In New England it's all about Clam Chowder, Gazpacho is the specialty in southern Spain, and San Francisco is known for Cioppino. Soup also seems to be our “go to” when we're sick. Many people, including doctors will tell...
Cajun v. Creole
From Our KitchenWe're hearing a lot of talk about New Orleans right now. That's because Mardi Gras is in full swing. Head down Bourbon Street and you will find a variety of traditional N'awlins foods that feature the flavors of Spain, Africa and Native America with a bit of the West Indies, Germany, Ireland and Italy mixed in. From crawfish to jambalaya to gumbo, the talk of the town is about Cajun and creole cuisine in the French Quarter. Many think creole...