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Simple Creamy Asparagus Soup
With asparagus at the height of its season, I’ve been indulging — whether eating it roasted, sauteed or grilled. I also like to take advantage of asparagus in spring by making this tasty and super easy creamy asparagus soup. Asparagus pairs well with so many things, but I was inspired when I saw this asparagus right next to…
Classic Spanish Flan
Ok, so I have a second food and movie reference. One of my favorite scenes in Volver – another Pedro Almodóvar where food features prominently — is of Penelope Cruz carrying a metal pale full of flan! I’d never seen flan served that way. Flan or crème caramel, is one of my favorite desserts. Creamy…
Gazpacho A La Pedro Almodóvar
What’s more refreshing than a chilled soup during the hot summer months? The king of chilled soups in my mind is gazpacho, which is a perfect way to showcase tomatoes as they reach the height of their season. During our trip to Spain in 2011 we ate gazpacho almost everyday of our three week visit…