Always one for a challenge…

“Minestrone originally was a very humble dish and was intended for everyday consumption, being filling and cheap, and would likely have been the main course of a meal. Minestrone is part of what is known in Italy as cucina povera (literally “poor kitchen”) meaning poorer people’s cuisine.Due to its unique origins and the absence of [...]

Menu Plan Monday

I’m making  a few soups this week, starting with Minestrone, as suggested by  The Mother of this Lot at Mothers Pride. I’m entering it into the ‘No Croutons Required’ hosted by Lisa’s Kitchen and Holler at Tinned Tomatoes… . Monday~ Minestrone with a twist…. Tuesday~Day Off (Bossy’s Confirmation, eating out) Wednesday~Roasted Vegetable  Thursday~ Hearty Vegetable Friday~ Leek and [...]