soup for the Soul
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Homemade vegetable stock
Whatever you have at home is better than “low sodium organic from the can vegetable stock”. basic: 1 really big carrot 1 really big onion 2 celery sticks 2 cloves of garlic 1tbsp olive oil salt pepper 1 bay leave 1,5 l water optional: Just add whatever vegetables you have in the fridge (pepper, chayote,… Continue reading
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Dosanko cooking – Beef Udon
Today’s wisdom by Mrs. Hoshizawa: “Please cook with love and care!” No wonder she’s cooking sample food for astronauts. 200 g thinly sliced beef (like for sukiyaki) 8 cups boiling water 300 g udon noodles (cooked, cooled, warm up again) 1 pack bean sprouts (blanched in salt water, strained) 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp.… Continue reading
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Dill soup and Tuna Avocado salad
Dill soup Ingredients – good for 2 for 2 days: a small bunch of dill 2 – 4 tbs. butter 2 tbs. flour 4 cups milk 6 cups water 2 eggs salt, pepper Chop dill finely. Melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped dill, sauté it for a very short time. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk. Add water,… Continue reading
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Dosanko cooking simple fish soup
TV package has 154 channels. Most of the time there is nothing to watch, not even of the least interest. Well, except, sometimes Asian food channel. Only sometimes, because usually there are too much of those: mmmmm, ahhh, so tasty, oh this is so easy, crap. Those TV hosts and cooking industry, never miss a… Continue reading
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Butternut squash curry soup
1 small butternut squash (peel, remove seeds, cut squash meat in similar size pieces) 1 small red onion (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (chopped) 2 tsp. Simplest Indian curry mixture 1 + 1/2 cups water 1 cup coconut milk 2 kafir lime leaves salt coriander leavs & roasted pumpkin seeds olive oil In a medium size… Continue reading
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All time favorite Chayote, Parsley & Garlic soup
The best soup ever. Two years ago, we didn’t know what chayotes were, and now this dish is classic comfort food. splash or two olive oil 2 shallots, minced (or two scallions or 1 small onion) 2 -4 small garlic clove, minced sprinkle of cayenne pepper powder (or chill flakes, or whatever spicy thing you… Continue reading
About Me
An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.
A life in two 