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Karl’s Spinach, Orange, and Fennel Salad

My son-in-law, Chris, is making the main dish this Christmas—his Grandmother’s Boston clam chowder. I provided a spinach salad and fresh oyster crackers to go with it. Miriam made rum balls for dessert.

Karl’s Spinach, Orange, and Fennel Salad

Karl’s Spinach, Orange, and Fennel Salad

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Karl’s Italian Sausage, Beans and Barley Soup

Jan is still struggling with her cold, so she wants soup for the second day in a row. I did not want to make the same thing I did yesterday, so I was trolling through the WordPress reader for soups. I looked at several, before one finally caught my eye.

Karl’s Italian Sausage, Beans and Barley Soup

Karl’s Italian Sausage, Beans and Barley Soup

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Karl’s Sweet Pepper and Fennel Soup with Italian Sausage Meat Balls II

My older sister and her husband will be stopping by this week end. I want to make a nice dinner for them. I decided that my sweet pepper and fennel soup would be a good start.

Karl’s Sweet Pepper and Fennel Soup with Italian Sausage Meat Balls II

Karl’s Sweet Pepper and Fennel Soup
with Italian Sausage Meat Balls II

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Karl’s Sweet Pepper and Fennel Soup with Italian Sausage Meatballs

Last Sunday we visited out friends in Fresno, Pat and Jim, who own a farm. With a large kitchen garden, it is risky to stop by their house or have them visit you. Last year, Pat showed up on our doorstep with a twenty pound bag of tomatoes. This year we got pepper bombed and a butternut squash literally the size of a baby. What am I going to do with a big bag of mixed peppers?

Karl’s Sweet Pepper and Fennel Soup with Italian Sausage Meatballs

Karl’s Sweet Pepper and Fennel Soup
with Italian Sausage Meatballs

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Karl’s Saffron Mussel Soup

Adapted from French: The Secret of Classic Cooking Made Easy

Jan taught a few classes in Paris during her summer breaks a few years ago. While she was there she picked up a French cook book. She decided that I should make some recipes from it for the French girl while she was here.

Karl’s Saffron Mussel Soup

Karl’s Saffron Mussel Soup

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