Very easy soup to make. I followed the recipe exactly (for a change). It does need generous salting, though I let my guests decide on the last salting on their own. I was surprised, though, that the soup was relatively thin. Though this might be preferable for the chilled version, I think the hot soup would be better thicker. I'll make this again, following some of the other FFwD ideas such as adding ham, cheese or other add-ins on the second day to give a bit more variety.
As for Marie-Hélène's apple cake, it's great with the coconut rum! In fact, I'd like to do it again with a little bit of toasted coconut on top. It might even be good with a bit of pineapple, too. I'm making it again for Christmas! I found it interesting to look at the photos of the other FFwD cakes (in November): many people cut the apples into cubes. I cut the apples into thin slices about an inch long, using the photo on page 431 as my reference. Once I find the cord to download my photos, I'll have to try and get a photo: it has a completely different look! (BTW being able to see photos of others' results is very reassuring!)
Finally, a note on the Sweet & Spicy nuts. I sent my brother a bowl of them and he called to thank me-- the kids had to grab it away from him to try it themselves! Thanks, Dorie!
Glad all of your recipes worked out so well! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree that the soup needed generous salting. I used a food mill to process about 1/4 of the soup and this added some texture and thickness.
ReplyDeleteI used two potatoes in my soup and liked the consistency! Nice idea to cut your apples in slices...I've made this cake 5 times now with the coconut rum. Maybe I'll have to try a little coconut too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a good month for Dorie recipes! I like the reassurance that others' posts give, too. Also, all the wonderful variations and presentations I see each week.
ReplyDeleteI agree - it is very helpful to see how others made something so you don't feel like you just cooked something from another planet.
ReplyDeleteGood luck finding your cord!