Category Archives: Soups

A Summer Soup to Inspire

The end of July is upon us! Roses are fading, but birds are still flying through our copse of Chinese elms—chirping, squawking and  and feasting on fresh thistle and suet. It has been a relatively quiet summer for us, but a … Continue reading

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A Comforting After-Christmas Soup

I hope everyone of you had a merry and blessed Christmas! We’re posting a little late because of all the to-do in the Ridley/Graham/Rutledge family—Santa train ride in the mountains, an abundance of gift-giving and several wonderful feasts.  Truly God blessed … Continue reading

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The Inspiring Onion

The sun is out today and we are glad. My husband and I are going on an Intracoastal Cruise of the southeast soon, exploring Islands like Hilton Head, St. Simons and Jekyll Island. Why? Because this is our 50th year … Continue reading

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The Gift of Comfort

Tuesday was dinner alone for me(Dale). I had guests the night before, so I didn’t feel like preparing an elaborate meal. Potato soup was the perfect thing. As a companion to the soup, I assembled a tray of finger foods … Continue reading

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