tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post8751837469320944437..comments2024-03-28T05:23:12.445-04:00Comments on One Perfect Bite: 50 Women Game Changers in Food - #36 Edna Lewis - Silken Turnip and Potato SoupMary Bergfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-9699313327560249032012-02-27T12:42:20.298-05:002012-02-27T12:42:20.298-05:00I've been sick for the past few days and this ...I've been sick for the past few days and this soup looks like just the thing to make me feel better!Tarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790283656699460104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-61471196652354455082012-02-26T23:00:32.699-05:002012-02-26T23:00:32.699-05:00I have never actually even had a turnip - but I do...I have never actually even had a turnip - but I do love a good soup and this one sure does look like the name describes!Miranda | Mangoes and Chutneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976838116000662156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-43654962891097062612012-02-26T13:06:58.723-05:002012-02-26T13:06:58.723-05:00I've never tried turnip soup but it sounds tas...I've never tried turnip soup but it sounds tasty enough...I think it's the word "silken" that really sell it.France@beyondthepeelhttp://www.beyondthepeel.net/category/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-63559948019157014762012-02-25T14:53:49.603-05:002012-02-25T14:53:49.603-05:00Mary, that soup looks so delicious! It reminds me ...Mary, that soup looks so delicious! It reminds me of the wonderful soups my mother-in-law makes. I'll have to try this one.Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabitshttp://www.myhealthyeatinghabits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-49984224421802807012012-02-25T11:49:53.577-05:002012-02-25T11:49:53.577-05:00Great story on Edna, Mary! I love the dish you pic...Great story on Edna, Mary! I love the dish you picked out to showcase all that she's achieved. It's such a hearty soup and I can bet that tastes delicious! :)BeetleBuggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16865369079121547094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-83770191106744390162012-02-25T07:13:45.812-05:002012-02-25T07:13:45.812-05:00You certainly chose an unusual dish, Mary. Looks d...You certainly chose an unusual dish, Mary. Looks delicious. And your write up was wonderful. Lots of bloggers seem to have met Edna Lewis which has made this week's game changer much more fun!Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-39754208436442801072012-02-25T02:15:20.453-05:002012-02-25T02:15:20.453-05:00Interesting story, Mary. Like your presentation a...Interesting story, Mary. Like your presentation and the soup looks very comforting.What's Baking??https://www.blogger.com/profile/06778402178647412247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-35642203450404865482012-02-24T21:04:13.363-05:002012-02-24T21:04:13.363-05:00I never really know what to think about turnips bu...I never really know what to think about turnips but in this soup they look divine!<br /><br />It's amazing how much Edna lewis achieved. Really amazing.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-79528073435014437792012-02-24T19:54:21.753-05:002012-02-24T19:54:21.753-05:00I enjoyed reading this post. It is such an inspir...I enjoyed reading this post. It is such an inspiring story of a woman of substance.<br />I definitely haven't had any soup of this kind, but I am sure it's a wonderful way to start a family meal.<br />have a great weekend Mary,<br />malouSKIP TO MALOUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463265025947861620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-78999376353262367852012-02-24T17:30:21.836-05:002012-02-24T17:30:21.836-05:00Mary, I know I will really enjoy this soup. I have...Mary, I know I will really enjoy this soup. I have a dish I make that is mashed potatoes and turnips that is so good.Karen (Back Road Journal)http://backroadjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-58392967615050789682012-02-24T17:01:43.588-05:002012-02-24T17:01:43.588-05:00What a smooth creamy soup ... the addition of the ...What a smooth creamy soup ... the addition of the basil ribbons makes for such a pretty presentation and wonderful green flavour pop! She had such great ideas for dishes, didn't she?Susan Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039551683129884367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-11011693967912531762012-02-24T17:00:53.856-05:002012-02-24T17:00:53.856-05:00I'm back. This is simmering on the stove. It&#...I'm back. This is simmering on the stove. It's just beautiful in its simplicity.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-65190462606817757962012-02-24T17:00:27.801-05:002012-02-24T17:00:27.801-05:00What a smooth creamy soup ... the addition of the ...What a smooth creamy soup ... the addition of the basil ribbons makes for such a pretty presentation and wonderful green flavour pop! She had such great ideas for dishes, didn't she?Susan Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039551683129884367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-10091266060149543472012-02-24T15:13:51.703-05:002012-02-24T15:13:51.703-05:00Oh Mary, this would make a great Lent recipe. I wi...Oh Mary, this would make a great Lent recipe. I will just swap out the chicken stock for vegetable. It looks so creamy and good. You picked a great recipe to share with us.Bubbe Biteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263599459026161950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-10079950985784620282012-02-24T12:11:05.870-05:002012-02-24T12:11:05.870-05:00Comforting soup! Have a great weekend Mary!Comforting soup! Have a great weekend Mary!mr. pineapple manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119459783457958628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-19129014922456680042012-02-24T11:35:30.921-05:002012-02-24T11:35:30.921-05:00I've made so many vegetable soups in my life, ...I've made so many vegetable soups in my life, but you've made me realize that I've never had turnip soup. It sounds perfectly down home and Southern, I will try it.Sue/the view from great islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366703419148959445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-92048421746045876882012-02-24T10:47:46.299-05:002012-02-24T10:47:46.299-05:00What an inspiring story. Would you believe I have ...What an inspiring story. Would you believe I have never had a turnip. My father was a prisoner of war in WWII and all they had to eat were turnips, so he never allowed them in our home. Have a great day.<br />LauraSImple and Serene Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08390085017238133076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-15260225335816483662012-02-24T10:46:28.843-05:002012-02-24T10:46:28.843-05:00"Custodian of southern cooking." What a ..."Custodian of southern cooking." What a perfect phrase. So far I am making every recipe of hers I have come across. This is no exception.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-9352641929784603522012-02-24T10:21:34.479-05:002012-02-24T10:21:34.479-05:00Another one for my ever-growing "to-make"...Another one for my ever-growing "to-make" list. This sounds wonderful. I could make a meal out of it, actually with some of her cheese straws :DHeather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-65004615653199383192012-02-24T08:45:18.265-05:002012-02-24T08:45:18.265-05:00I saved the same magazine. Until I got that issue ...I saved the same magazine. Until I got that issue I'm embarrassed to say I knew her name but not her. Only recently have I started to collect cookbooks from the masters. I think it's time I put hers next to Julia's on my shelf. Thanks for reminding me Mary.<br /><br /> <i>"va tutto bene"</i>Susan.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/09107035443117362865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-25017652337392311822012-02-24T08:18:41.401-05:002012-02-24T08:18:41.401-05:00What an adorable woman.
Fondly,
GlendaWhat an adorable woman.<br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-5365655101725560092012-02-24T08:17:43.556-05:002012-02-24T08:17:43.556-05:00Ms. Lewis deserved looking "up to" in lo...Ms. Lewis deserved looking "up to" in lots of ways, sounds like to me. I love turnips and I'm sure I will love this soup. Thank you for passing on another inspiring story. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. blessings ~ tannaTannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-58540474439373644942012-02-24T07:49:29.461-05:002012-02-24T07:49:29.461-05:00I always forgot to buy turnips. Shame on me becaus...I always forgot to buy turnips. Shame on me because this soup looks lovely!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13449690474688925108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-84957122806365826302012-02-24T07:33:07.072-05:002012-02-24T07:33:07.072-05:00I had not heard of Edna Lewis until this week (whi...I had not heard of Edna Lewis until this week (which is why I enjoy this series of posts so much). What a nice simple but comforting soup recipe.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299185832021914572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-63542603011000319882012-02-24T07:31:19.829-05:002012-02-24T07:31:19.829-05:00Before this weeks challenge I had never heard of E...Before this weeks challenge I had never heard of Edna Lewis but I am happy to have discovered her and her true Southern roots.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.com