This is just a fun post. Who'd've thought a simple can of soup could spark so many interesting conversations? (I also love that your can of soup came with a festive gift ribbon!)
"So if I may boldly suggest taking any practice into the new year, perhaps take this: reach out to that person who is on your mind but you haven’t talked to in a while. Wonderful conversations can unfold - even about soup."
Thank you for this reminder. I've been meaning to catch up with a former coworker since before the holidays; time for a little text :)
Your friend’s grandmother is an icon for that lol! I love hearing about family lore and legends.
One of my favorite soups is my grandmother’s conch water. It’s a soup made with conch and what we call provisions (root vegetables like carrot and potato). I still haven’t managed to perfect the recipe myself, so I only have it when my grandmother makes it or when I go back home to St. Kitts. The rarity makes it taste even better.
Knorr Corn Potage soup although it came in powder packets this was and probably still is a staple for nostalgic instant soups growing up in Japan. Despite the ingredients there is something very nourishing to our souls about these soups! I might try this Habitant soup!
Campbells cream of tomato soup ( mum added milk) was a treat for meals in bed if we were poorly (served with a toasted cheese sandwich) … more aspirational was Baxter’s Game Soup … for special occasions…!
This is just a fun post. Who'd've thought a simple can of soup could spark so many interesting conversations? (I also love that your can of soup came with a festive gift ribbon!)
"So if I may boldly suggest taking any practice into the new year, perhaps take this: reach out to that person who is on your mind but you haven’t talked to in a while. Wonderful conversations can unfold - even about soup."
Thank you for this reminder. I've been meaning to catch up with a former coworker since before the holidays; time for a little text :)
Glad the soup nostalgia could serve as a good reminder :)
Your friend’s grandmother is an icon for that lol! I love hearing about family lore and legends.
One of my favorite soups is my grandmother’s conch water. It’s a soup made with conch and what we call provisions (root vegetables like carrot and potato). I still haven’t managed to perfect the recipe myself, so I only have it when my grandmother makes it or when I go back home to St. Kitts. The rarity makes it taste even better.
Ooohh I love conch soup! I've only had it once near Black River in Jamaica, but it was delicious. Though I bet your grandmother's is even better!
Knorr Corn Potage soup although it came in powder packets this was and probably still is a staple for nostalgic instant soups growing up in Japan. Despite the ingredients there is something very nourishing to our souls about these soups! I might try this Habitant soup!
Campbells cream of tomato soup ( mum added milk) was a treat for meals in bed if we were poorly (served with a toasted cheese sandwich) … more aspirational was Baxter’s Game Soup … for special occasions…!
A grilled cheese is always the perfect side for tomato soup! I have to get my hands on a Baxter's Game Soup now...