Name That Soup Mavis!: June 2011

Friday, 24 June 2011

CABBAGE, SPUD AND GARLIC

(Not my bread this week just Nanna)

A tried and tested soup this week containing; Spring Cabbage, spuds, onions and garlic ALL GROWN IN BRITAIN! I do try to buy in season and British grown veg. and to use home grown as well (the garlic this week is from the veg patch).

I have my first toms and marrows showing (Oh Matron!)

By the way, if you want early sprouts get them in now - well watered and heeled in hard.

Friday, 17 June 2011

PARSNIP AND APPLE

Following weeks of outrageously coloured soups this week sees us return to the, what has become famously known in the soup world as, 'THE BIG SOUP TIN'
This week the magic tin has created this:

(those with 20/20 would have already spotted one of Sharon's world famous white chocolate scones just in front of TSTCBN).

Thursday, 9 June 2011

LETTUCE AND SPINACH SOUP - UMM STRANGE...

The other night I had a dream about making a soup (as you do) out of leaves - so this week I have done just that (+onion).

The new pressure cooker worked well on the mixed lettuce leaves, spinach, spud and onion.

The party at chez #1 in full fling.

In your face, non brown, GREEN soup.

Next time I will add 2 spuds and an apple.

Post soup R&R. Mavi relaxes in her new throne.

Sunday, 5 June 2011

POST HOLIDAY SOUP BACKLOG CLEARANCE!

ROYAL REMINDER JUMP-STARTS THE SOUP REVIVAL.....

Loyal readers may have noticed a slight pause in, what has become lovingly known nationally as, 'THE' soup blog. Not just a few dedicated followers, least one, a doctor, has contacted our busy call center (24h/ 365d/ 360o "we are here to support your every soup need") and reminded one of our dedicated volunteer phone operatives of the Soupmaster's commitment to soup heritage, world peace and wise words that calms the nation in these stressful times.

So, like the Dove from Above your hero lowers himself down into your world to deliver this message....

"Loyal subjects and fellow Americans, I have returned from my humble international tour, supporting our boys on their mission to invade Sandiago de Compostbin. I can now safely say "I have walked The Way" (for at least 1/2k, but was cruelly diverted by an inviting 12 euro lunch menu - it taught me about temptation... yum).

Now I'm back, and the blog rolls on like an out of control despot's speech."

(Well done Anne, you are no wussy when it comes to yomping - respect!)

ROAST CELERIAC AND GARLIC SOUP

ROAST RED PEPPER AND SPUD SOUP

I hope Soupee Mr Trellis of Acton notices the subtle tonal change (I stirred the tin).

LIFE THOUGHTS

OWEN'S QUESTION OF THE WEEK.....

11. "When did bras start to be worn?"

1. "How long is a full wash cycle on an Indesit washing machine? I must time it."

2. What are the Twelve Days of Christmas?"

3. "What is the drome north of Barmouth?"

4. "What are native Greenlanders called?"

5. "As much as is now known, what is the truth about Jesus Christ?" (Over to you Robin!)

6. Why on earth did Canada give away Alaska?"

7. What happens to the material that produces Gall Stones after the Gall Bladder is removed? (Over to the Duffield panel.)

8. What does enervate mean?

9. Is it Iman or Imam?

10. What does amtrack mean?

"OVERHEARDS"

You know that moment when you are lazily strolling down your local high street, or quietly dozing in the library when you catch the wiff of an over heard conversation - just a snippet? I call them "overheards" and have collected them for years.

Here are the latest;

*One woman to another;; "Well, I'm not waxing it!"

*Irate man on mobile; "Until you return the power washer, the divorce will not go through!"

*Giggling girls; "And he ate both!"

*Spray tanned woman;"Well, I had it in my hand this morning".

MAVE'S RANDOM THOUGHT OF THE WEEK!

21. I was hammering a nail in the kitchen, Mave the Rave commented "Are you playing a drum or making a sandwich?"

20. When told Robin had lost over a stone in weight, Mave commented - "That could be true or he's no good at maths!"

19. When Big O said, can we order some peas please, Mave asided - "That alliteration is too much - one or the other is enough!"

18. "We have so much Marmite we are starting to paint the kitchen with it!"

17. In the middle of a conversation, Mave interrupts with; "What are you talking about? Did I miss a page?"

16. "You can never take your legs for granted."

1. Sharon " Do you like the dates in the pudding?"

Mave "Depends on who they are!"

2. Mavis is reading about collecting Daily Mail tokens for a Royal Doulton Royal wedding plate, then comments "Collect 50 tokens! I may not last that long! By the time you have them all, they'll be giving the plates away on the Stones!"

3. Mavis "What does pedantic mean?"

Owen explains in great detail.

Mavis "That's boring".

Owen "I am boring"

Mavis "Taken as read!"

4. Sharon, reading a clue to a cross word, "Another word for ancestry ?

Mavis "Funny name for a tree!"

5.Mave talking about hairdressers; "Never have your hair cut when the hairdresser is in a mood. You could be his next victim!"

6. Reading Vogue magazine; "You'd catch a chill if you wore a hat like that!"

7. We were talking about an Italian meal we had with J&Gem in Manchester, Mave said; "Vermasilly comes into my head - an improvement some say!"

8. "The soup has a lovely constituency(sic)......... (pause)................... now, that's a word that always sounds good in company!"

9. "Funny thing clouds - you can do nothing with them."

10. Talking about her worn carpet ; "The problem is, people are light fingered!"

11. When asked how she was, Mave replied; "Half well".

12. When asked if she would like a chocolate ginger biscuit, Mave replied; "If we're off work tomorrow we'll know why."

13. Talking about family sayings, Mavi spoke these words..."Don't rub your belly by a cows cheek".

Owen's was "Strong tea isn't good for weak heads" says it all!

14. Owen points out again the silk Lillies; "They always look the same." Mave replies "The same as what?"

15. Passing a hand car wash, Mavi comments; "Did you see that sign for where you can was your hands

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