It’s hard to do a weekly wrap up of ‘what’s on the internets’ type post when I’ve barely been around the internets these last two weeks.
But I managed to scrounge up a couple of neat things…
A weekly typographic interpretation of song lyrics, so clever.
In case any of you bloggers out there are thinking of publishing a book, read this.
Speaking of books, I’ve seen tons of reviews of this book, all over the blogosphere, but this one really made me think.
Are you funny? Or are you funny looking?
Know what’s not funny at all? Name calling. This made me cry.
And that is all. When I wasn’t busy (not) reading blogs this week (sorry friends) I was cooking! And now I’m going to share a recipe! Which means I am a mommyblogger, (unlike this chick)
Can you tell what this is?
It’s asparagus! And with it I made cream of asparagus soup (sort of.)
Here is the original recipe. Re-printed below….
Ingredients
Directions
Cut tips from 12 asparagus
1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthwise if thick. Reserve for garnish.
Cut stalks and all remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces.
Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add asparagus pieces and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 5 cups broth and simmer, covered, until asparagus is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then drain. (I did this for closer to 4 minutes, which seems a bit too long)
Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Stir in crème fraîche, then add more broth to thin soup to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter.
Add lemon juice and garnish with asparagus tips.
Revisions
I didn’t have any heavy cream on hand so I just skipped it. This made the soup a bit thin of course but still delicious. Serve with some freshly baked bread. (ha!)
Tags: asparagus, I can cook!, I can puree!
What time are you delivering this meal to my house?
do you do your own food photography? So beautiful. The asparagus soup looks amazing.
Thank you! I do, I am just learning but I am sure that I will be making tens of dollars any minute now (phrase trademarked by Ann Imig)
Your photo’s are truly spectacular – you have such a gift!
Dude, do you know anyone who would be willing to pay me for that?
Cause my current stay at home mom gig only pays in hugs…hugs are nice and all…
Thank you so much for including me in this post! And that soup? I’ve never had cream of asparagus soup, but that photo makes it look so good.
I LOVE asparagus. I want to make this.
The soups looks divine….and I loved your surfing, too! I like seeing where you are lurking, even when I know these past few weeks you’ve been, um, busy.
Or Mommyblogging. Or maybe just cooking and chasing a walking toddler!
Wow that looks amazing!!!!
Thank you for including my publishing post in this great roundup.
Oh, and thank you for that soup recipe–I know what’s for dinner tomorrow now!
Oh you don’t need to thank me! Thank YOU for stopping by my little old blog! Glad to have inspired your dinner!
We had asparagus for dinner, but not this fancy. Ours were rolled up with provolone and chicken.
Yum! Actually, I’m going to be honest. Your pictures look delish, but I’m not certain if I’d like creamed asparagus. I do like them grilled. Hmm…maybe I’ll be brave.
And maybe I’ll stop rambling in comment boxes and just go to bed.
Asparagus has never looked so beautiful!
Great recommendations. That Mommypants post was heartwrenching!
ASPARAGUS??
I LOVE ASPARAGUS!!
And I have taught my family to love it, too.
Your pictures are mouth watering.
Your pictures are the bomb. I have to resort to iStock 90% of the time. I mean, sure I can cook, but take a decent photo? HAHAHAHA!
Awesome recipes.
Woooah! Awesome!