The History of Lea and Perrins and Bloody Mary Soup (Really!), a Little Known Gem from 1975!

In 1975 the Lea and Perrins company (you know, Worcestershire sauce) came out with a glorious little cookbook! Tucked away in the pages I found a recipe for Bloody Mary Soup! This is a fabulous first course version of our…

Oyster Stew

Oyster Stew has been around for a very long time. Why is it so popular during Christmas? And what is the New York version from the Grand Central Oyster Bar? This is a fabulous Oyster Soup anytime of the year!…

Mock Lobster Bisque

Mongole Soup was very popular in the 1920s – 1940s but is obscure now. I'm bringing it back! This is easy, delicious and tastes just like Lobster Bisque without the lobster!

Miso Soup

Yay!! Today JudyAnn from Just8Ate joins me in the kitchen to share one of her favorite childhood memories, Miso Soup with tofu and seaweed! Meet my beautiful friend! Come on into the kitchen!

Chili Con Carne From Gebharts

Chili powder did not exist until William Gebhardt came along! This German immigrant changed the chili world forever! And THIS is the original Chili con Carne recipe that he made in The Phoenix Cafe (Saloon)!

Peach Soup

Cold soup recipes were so popular in the 1980's. This cold/chilled Peach Soup recipe is easy, delicious, different and you will love it!

Cheese Soup

  Do You Love Cheese Soup? This is an EASY old school recipe for some of the BEST cheese soup from a hotel from the past!! It’s from The Old Drovers Inn, in New York. Step back in time and…

Soup on the Rocks

  Soup-On-The Rocks DrinkSo simple! Over ice, pour Beef Broth, a dash of Worcestershire Sauce and a squeeze of Lemon (all to your taste). Garnish with a lemon wedge. So 1960’s!Soup-On-The-Rocks SoupMix together in a large bowl:1 Beef Bouillon Cube…