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Soupe au Pistou (Recipe Inspired by THE MEMORY OF LAVENDER AND SAGE)

I’m clearly in my Soup Era. Soupe au Pistou is my third soup recipe on the blog this year! Je ne regrette nien.    Why is Soupe au Pistou the book-inspired recipe for The Memory of Lavender and Sage? There are many, many wonderful-sounding recipes in The Memory of Lavender and Sage. As my British friend often says, I was spoiled for choice. And, of course, I thought I had wanted to make something with lavender or sage. Or both! But when...

Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup (Recipe Inspired by CRYING IN H MART)

Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup is the comfort food I didn’t know I needed. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, Tartlets. And you know what? I liked it.   Why is Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup the book-inspired recipe for Crying in H Mart? Okay, Tartlets. I’m-a be honest with you. Although everyone raves about the delicious-sounding food in Crying in H Mart, a lot of the Korean dishes that author Zauner talks about is stuff I can’t get behind....

Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup (Recipe Inspired by WINTERING)

Hi there, Tartlets! I’m kicking off my 2025 recipes with exactly what everyone needs right now: Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup.   Why is Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup the book-inspired recipe for Wintering? Is there anything better than chicken soup when you’re not feeling well? Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times is all about slowing down and taking care of yourself when you hit a rough patch in life. To me,...

Apple Butternut Squash Soup (Recipe Inspired by ONCE PERSUADED, TWICE SHY)

I’m normally not a fan of Butternut Squash Soup. But, I gotta admit – this Apple Butternut Squash Soup recipe is pretty darn good.   Why is Apple Butternut Squash Soup the book-inspired recipe for Once Persuaded, Twice Shy? In Once Persuaded, Twice Shy, the first time main character Anne sets eyes on her long-lost love interest, Ben, is at dinner party at his family's winery. The first course served is a creamy butternut squash soup, and...