Spring English Pea Soup Indulge in the taste of spring with our delightful English Pea Soup, made from fresh English peas we found at our local Trader Joe’s. This vibrant green soup captures the essence of springtime, with its bright flavor and velvety texture. This soup is relatively easy to make and can be ready in minutes or made ahead of time and gently reheated before serving. The key to making this soup so quick and easy is using an immersion blender. We love it for making soups, sauces and salad dressings. This is one of our favorite kitchen tools. If you don’t have one, we highly recommend getting one. This is just one of our kitchen essentials. Over the years, we have found that there are some kitchen must-haves that make working in the kitchen easier. Take a look at our list and make creating delicious recipes easier. Topped with a dollop of crème fraîche and homemade croutons, every bowl will delight your palate and warm your soul. Perfect for a cozy family meal, first course in mugs or as part of an elegant gathering. Soup is served! Our English Pea Soup is sure to become a beloved favorite that celebrates the joys of spring with every spoonful. Enjoy! fresh peas are wonderful this time of year! I found them at Trader Joe's in the produce section…
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Delicious Donuts…
Donuts are a rare treat and one that we typically save for trips to our favorite bakery in New Jersey. If you’re ever in Morristown, NJ, we highly recommend stopping at the Swiss Chalet Bakery & Café (swisschaletbakery.com). They sell the most delicious donuts! Regardless of the special treat you pick, you will not be disappointed. When we moved to North Carolina over 20 years ago, we searched for a local bakery, like the ones we remembered from our childhood. Unfortunately, we were disappointed to find that our options were limited. This motivated us to try making some of the treats we remembered from our childhood. Over the years, we have made countless batches of cookies, bars, brownies, muffins, cupcakes, breads and special occasion cakes, but we had never attempted making a donut… until recently. There are two basic types of donuts: yeast and cake-based donuts. Within these two categories, there are endless varieties of donuts. we are sharing one of each, a glazed donut made from a yeast dough and an apple cider donut which has a cake-like dough. Making donuts is a labor of love that requires patience and time. We have included the a link to the Food Network’s Apple Cider Donut recipe that we like to use. Then below is a copy of our own Glazed Donut recipe. Apple Cider Donut Recipe In the past few years, options for high quality baked goods have certainly increased throughout the Charlotte area, but for us, there is something special about a homemade dessert. We hope you try making your own treats and see how rewarding it is to make these delicious donuts for your family and friends.