Archive for February, 2011
roasted beet root bisque
garden to table
it was so nice this weekend, we have had 70′s and sun for the past week now. i really thought that i was going to avoid the kitchen this weekend and have to explain why i didn’t cook this weekend. but then 5 o’clock rolled around and we were all starved. and so this soup was born.
we had some beets in the fridge and i have been thinking of this yummy soup that we had at 5 and 10 recently. i tried to make some myself and i have to say…it tastes pretty good!
4 large roasted beets, peeled
1 yellow onion
1 baking potato, peeled
2 carrots
1 Tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
directions
-chop the onion and caramelize it in the olive oil until translucent
-add the chopped peeled potato, carrots, and enough water to cover them
-heat to a boil and simmer until carrots and potatoes are tender
-cube the roasted beets and add to soup.
-let the soup cool for a little bit
-blend soup in a blender or i used a handheld immersion blender that worked just fine
-add some salt and pepper to taste
-serve warm with some yogurt or creme fraiche
country moonlight
instant inspiration
no need to explain the beauty here. it’s a full moon coming up in the country..
old railroad building
in the country
i saw this old building next to the railroad tracks in maxey’s. a huge old oak tree had grown up right next to it,crushing against it. they’ve seen a lot of history together.now they’re in their last days, but may still out last us! of course, a lot of history and mystery and beauty here to spark the imagination.
shaking rock park
homes and habitats
near downtown lexington, georgia,you’ll see a small sign on the side of the road directing you to shaking rock park. it’s a place of tall pine trees and huge egg shaped granite boulders. you can climb all around the rocks and marvel at their size. there’s a swamp at the bottom to explore, and a place to have a cook out! Free fun and beauty for the taking.
