It is Soup weather and Honig Dutch Soup Mixes are easy and delicious!

Brrrrr...  It is so cold here in the PNW- and it is snowing, hailing and raining at the same time.  It's the way we roll up here.  We are also continuing to roll with the soup posts because we will be having a soup tasting soon.  Today I am featuring two hearty soup mixes from Honig, Holland.  The first is Brown Bean Soup which is delicious on its own or with added sausage slices.

Honig Brown Bean Soup Mix

Honig Brown Bean Soup- One package soup mix, 6 cups cool water, 1 dutch style sausage, 1 medium onion, chopped. Combine Brown Bean Soup Mix with 6 cups of water in a medium pan. Bring to a boil. Add chopped onions (optional). Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add sliced sausage. Simmer an additional 10 minutes. Serve with whole wheat buns. Serves 6. Ingredients: Yeast extract, wheat flour, dehydrated vegetables (tomato, carrot, onions,leek celery), brown beans, wheat flour, potato starch, salt, partially hydrogenated palm oil, skimmed milk powder, herbs, spices, artificial flavor and color, citric acid powder, pepper, pimento, laurel, clove, cayenne, color 150c, citric acid (lemon).






Honig French Mushroom Soup Mix

 If you would like a soup that is a little lighter we have the Honig French Mushroom Soup Mix.  This delightful soup is seasoned with mace, bay leaf and clove so it is unlike any American Mushroom soup that I have had. 

Honig French Mushroom Soup is a delicious, creamy soup filled with delicious pieces of mushroom. The lightly seasoned soup tasts like homemade, adding 150g of freshly sliced mushrooms will add even more flavor.  1.Put 1.5 liters of cold water in a saucepan and while stirring with a whisk, add packet contents. 2.Keep stirring the soup and bring to a boil, then put the lid on the pan (not completely closed). 3.With occasional stirring, let the soup simmer 10 minutes.  Product of Honig, Holland 3.2oz=6 servings.

Stary warm and enjoy some soup tonight!

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Indofoods Kosher Bumbu Soto Ayam Chicken Soup Mix. Indonesian food made easy

Bumbu Soto Ayam Chicken Soup Mix

Why not try something new and exciting for dinner?  Something like Indofoods Kosher Bumbu Soto Ayam Chicken Soup Mix. A simple chicken soto soup can be made special without messing up your kitchen. With Indofood Chicken Soto Soup Seasoning, your soto soup will taste richer and more delicious. Available in 50 g sachets.
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Indofoods Gulai Oriental Curry

Purchase Indofoods Gulai Oriental Curry Here.  Cooking Directions: Prepare 500 grams beef/chicken/mutton and fried shallot flakes. Boil beef/chicken/mutton until tender. Allow 500 mL (2 cups) of broth to remain in the pan. Add 1 sachet of Indofood Instant Seasoning Mix for Oriental Curry and stir well. Cook another 15 minutes over low heat. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fried shallot flakes. Ingredients: coconut milk, shallots, herbs, salt, garlic, vegetable oil, sugar, spices, flavour enhancer (yeast extract), antioxidant (tocopherol). Product of Indonesia.





Indofood Curry Kare seasoning

 Purchase Indofoods Bumbu Kare Mix here   Do you crave for spicy food such as curry? Indofood Curry Mix makes it convenient for you to make a curry with a distinctive aroma and just the right taste. Comes complete with all natural fresh spices, seasoning and coconut milk. Indofood Curry Mix helps makes a very special tasting curry for your family.   Indofood Curry seasoning is available in 50 g sachets.

Indofood Kare Curry: Directions: Prepare 500 grams chicken cut into 6 pieces or 500 grams beef cubes. Prepare vegetables or carrots, potatoes and string beans if desired. Boil the chicken/beef until tender. Allow 500 mL (2 cups) broth to remain in the pan. Add 1 sachet of Indofood Instant Seasoning Mix for Curry and vegetables mentioned above. Stir well and continue cooking for 15 minutes over low heat. Enjoy! Ingredients: coconut milk, herbs, vegetable oil, salt, shallots, garlic, chili, spices, sugar, flavour enhander (yeast extract), antioxidant (tocopherol). Product of Indonesia.

Knorr Activ White Asparagus Spargelcreme cuppa soup mix with croutons

For a great tasting easy lunch try Knorr Activ White Asparagus Spargelcreme cuppa soup mix with croutons. 
The delicious Knorr activ soups can make a valuable contribution to a modern and balanced diet. Because a portion provides  20% of the recommended daily amount of vitamins containing B, C and E. Low fat and cholesterol free. 1. Mix in a mug or bowl with 6oz (150ml) of boiling water. 2. Stir and let stand for 2 minutes.

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Knorr Star and ABC Noodle Suppenlieb soup mixes

KNORR STERNCHEN SUPPE STAR NOODLE SOUP MIX.

Knorr Star Noodle Soup Mix

This fun soup is easy to make, simply add the mix to your soup pot along with 4 cups of water. Stir and bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.

This is good with Frybe wieners or Bavarian Meats Knackwurst cut up in the soup.

This 108g package makes 4 portions of soup.



Knorr ABC Noodle Soup Mix

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KNORR BUCHSTABEN SUPPE ALPHABET NOODLE SOUP MIX: Just add 4 cups (1 litre) of boiling water and let boil on low heat for 5 minutes.

One 104g package makes 4 cups. Ingredients: 82% semeolina noodles, iodized salt, mononatrium gulumat, dinatrium guanylat, dinatrium inosinat, vegetable fat, yeast extradct, vegetable (carrots, celery, onions), aroma, chives. Made in Germany.

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Pumpernickel sandwich with Jarlsberg and peppers Recipe

This is a super easy yet elegant recipe for a quick meal or snack.  Pumpernickel Rye is extremely healthy due to its high fiber and calcium content.  I like its hearty nutty flavor contrasted with the smooth sweetness of cheese.  Pumpernickel is also nice with Peanut Butter!  You could substitute any cheese  for this quick bite, even an herb butter spread with tomato is fun and easy.

Pumpernickel sandwich with Jarlsberg and peppers

Pumpernickel sandwich with Jarlsberg and peppers

Number of servings: 4   Ingredients:

400 g Jarlsberg Original

8 slices pumpernickel bread
 2 peppers 






Duration   30 min  Difficulty Easy
How- In the oven at 400 degrees for approx. 15 minutes.
Cut peppers in half and remove seeds. Oil the skin side and place them on a baking tray with the skin side up. Cook until wilted and skin blisters.  Remove the skin and allow the peppers to cool.
 Take a slice of pumpernickel bread, followed by an equally thick slice of Jarlsberg, a slice of bell pepper, a slice of Jarlsberg and finally a slice of pumpernickel.

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Lagunaitas Olde GnarlyWine

2011 Bomber: Very nice copper pour with fluffy tan head. The kind of head that dimples in the center. Sweet malty aroma, with hints of orange, figs, & peaches. No really. Mouthfeel is superb. Viscous, sticky, smooth, and lingering. Flavors of fruit including raisinS, orange, sweetness of candi sugar, very well balanced hops, caramel, hint of alcohol and wood. I am amazed at the malt character in a fairly high-hopped brew. Tasted @ 62F.

COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION:

The Annual Release of our BarleyWine Style Ale is Dated and Built to Last. Flavors Evolve as Hop Bitterness Yields to Crazy Caramel and Rich Toffee Flavors.

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FOOD PAIRING:

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This brew went very well with my rendition of Szechwan Tofu & Sweet Potato Stew. Spicy, flavorful, and a nice dinner-buddy for GnarlyWine!

Norwegian Curry Tuna Salad Recipe with curry and cumin spiced Nokkel ost Cheese

This is a tasty salad that I threw together in about 6 minutes.  I love tuna salad and this is a nice change from my usual pickle mixture.

Norwegian Tuna Salad
1 cup curd ,quark,  Light Sour cream or crème fraîche
1 can tuna in oil drained
1 finely chopped red onion

1/2 c cubed cheese, Norvegia or Nokkel Ost

1 apple in small cubes

1 teaspoon curry

¼ teaspoon salt



Norwegian Tuna Salad Recipe

An interesting salad that can be used in a sandwich or a stand alone low carb meal.

Tips: Can spice up with chopped chilli and fresh coriander for taste

How- Drain Tuna. Cut the apple into small pieces and finely chop the onion. Mix the tuna, red onion, apple, quark / sour cream or crème fraîche and curry. Season with salt. Good  smeared on lefse or alone.

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Leksand Crispbread with Kalles Caviar

This is a super quick and easy lunch.
Leksand Crispbread with Kalles Caviar



Ingredients for 4 people


Leksand Crispbread with Kalles Caviar



4 tablespoons Kalles caviar

2 cooked sliced hard boiled eggs

3 tablespoons alpha sprouts

1 sprig of dill

1 / 2 peeled, finely chopped red onion

How to- Put all ingredients onto the Leksands crispbread and top with sprouts and picked dill.

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Tine brand Nokkelost cheese from Norway

Purchase TINE Nokkelost here, it is one of the most popular cheeses in Norway. It is a 45% fat cheese so it is very creamy. The addition of cumin and cloves spread throughout the cheese take it to a level of brilliance that make it addictive. It is great as a snack and makes an over the top grilled cheese sandwich.

TINE Nokkel Ost Cheese from Norway http://www.marinamarket.com/

Years ago when trade between countries was paid for in goods Norway accepted Leiden cheese from Holland in exchange for Norwegian timber. When this practice stopped Norwegian palates raised their voices until Tine began producing a similar, but higher fat content cheese that is today's Nokkelost.
Nokkelost in fact translates as 'Key Cheese" which is the symbol on the gates of the city of Leiden in Holland where that cheese is made.
I prefer the Leiden cheese, perhaps it's my Dutch genetics, but it is dryer and more aged tasting so the seeds impact a stronger flavor,
This cheese is extreamly rare in the States. There is a Washington State dairy that makes a version which is good but very different from the Tine brand. Blind Cow also makes another Norwegian version that is more like Leiden.
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Chana dal, Natures Low Glycemic Carbohydrate Beans

 Ok- so you have been reading about chana dal and it's amazing nutritional bounty and attributes as a low glycemic carbohydrate.  So what exactly is this Chana Dal?  Well it is split Chickpeas without the seedcoat ( the floaty wrapper that comes off when you soak them).  Chana dal is produced by removing the outer layer of Kala chana (black chickpeas) and then splitting the kernel.




Chana dal is $2.49 lb  @marinamarket.com


Although machines can do this, it can be done at home by soaking the whole chickpeas and removing the loose skins by placing the chickpeas between two towels and rubbing with a rolling pin. The at home method would be less expensive of course, although it is only $2.49 for a pound, if you want to delve into your inner Euel Gibbions then by all means




With their sweet and nutty flavor, these versatile beans are the most popular in India. They are made by splitting a small husked relative of the chickpea. Chana Dal Beans are very nutritious, easy to digest, and have an exceptionally low rating on the glycemic index. All natural. Friend of the heart. Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods low in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.


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So the search is on, where can you  buy Chana Dal Or Chana Daal  ?  And when I do get some how do I cook it?  Preparing dal -Most dal recipes are quite simple to prepare. The standard preparation of dal begins with boiling a variety of dal (or a mix) in water with some turmeric, salt to taste, and then adding a tadka (also known as tarka, chaunk or baghaar) at the end of the cooking process.



Tadka or tarka (also known as thalimpu or chaunk or baghar or vaghar) consists of various spices or other flavorings fried in a small amount of oil. The ingredients in the tadka for each variety of dal vary by region and individual tastes, but common tadka combinations include cumin, chilli powder [cayenne powder], and onion or mustard seeds and garlic. In some recipes, ginger, tamarind, unripe mango, purslane, or other ingredients are added while cooking the dal, often to impart a sour flavor. Some preparations also call for mashing the cooked dal a bit with a hand masher or suitable rolling pin.

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Other common tadka ingredients include asafoetida (known as "Hing"), fresh or dried chili pods, cilantro and garam masala. The raw spices are fried for a few seconds in the hot oil first, and then the remaining ingredients are added. The garlic is typically only fried for a minute or two, but the onion is fried for 10 minutes or until browned. The tadka, or spice-infused oil, is poured over the cooked dal and served with bread or over Basmati rice.ASAFOETIDA POWDER ALL NATURAL. This rich, powerful-smelling spice is used extensively in Indian and Iranian cooking. Try it in small amounts to enhance other flavors of to replace garlic or onion in your favorite recipes.

Norsland Lefse Ham rolls

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Number of servings: Two
Ingredients:

2 Norsland Lefse Sheets
Filling:
1 Package Tine Snofrisk spreadable goat Cheese
6 slices ham
1 cup chopped herbs

Duration  10 min     Difficulty  Easy -

Norsland Lefsa Sandwich roll

Spread cheese onto Lefse. Add slices of ham on top. Sprinkle with herbs and roll. Cut into pieces and serve, preferably with a toothpick. Or substitute slices of smoked salmon and sprinkle with chopped dill. Number of servings: 4

Tine Ridder Ost Cheese Soup and Two Norvegia Ost Norwegian Sandwich Recipes

Ridder Cheese Soup


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 Duration 15 min    Difficulty Easy
4 servings
2 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 liter vegetable stock
1 cup grated Ridder Cheese
1 cup cream
1 egg yolk
1 cup chopped parsley or other green leaf

How- Peel and finely chop the onion. Sauté the soft butter without it taking color. Sprinkle on the flour and stir. Gradually add broth and let the soup boil for 5 minutes

Mix together the grated cheese, cream and egg yolk and stir into the soup. Let it melt while stirring and allow the soup to be hot, but do not let it boil. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Sprinkle with some grated Ridder and chopped parsley or other green. Serve the soup with fresh bread.

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Open Face Norvegia Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Salad
Number of servings: 1







Ingredients
1 sliced bread, preferably French bread
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon mustard
4 slices Norvegia
3 cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
Duration  15 min   Difficulty  Easy
Slice or cut into strips Norvegia. Mix cheese, egg yolk and mustard. Put the mixture on a slice of bread. Bake in the oven, preferably under the grill at 175 degrees, 3-5 minutes, until cheese melts.
Mix split cherry tomatoes and chopped basil with oil and put it on the bread before serving.

Norwegian Norvegia Ost Sandwich

Sandwich with caramelized onions and bacon

Number of servings: 4
Ingredients
8 slices good bread
2 tablespoons Butter
1 onion
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon vinegar
8 slices Norvegia
8 slices bacon
1 pear

Duration  15 min            Difficulty Easy
Melt the butter in a frying pan on low heat and add onion slices, sugar and vinegar. Cook, stirring, until caramelized, about 30-40 minutes. Take from the plate and let cool.
Heat a frying pan or toaster / sandwich iron on medium heat.
Put some mustard on 4 of the slices. Add Norvegia in slices, pear slices, fried bacon and then a slice Norvegia at the top. Put some butter on the top lid, turn gently and apply a little less well. Add to pan and cook.

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New flavors of Hotlips Soda now available at Marina Market

HOTLIPS Soda is made to worship the magnificent fruits and berries grown in the Pacific Northwest. With taste blasts and shifts in flavor, and surprising notes and harmonies, each sip tells the story of prime growing conditions and the hard work of growers.

HOTLIPS Soda is real fruit soda, traditionally brewed. Picked-ripe fruit is cooked in open kettles, bringing out its nuanced flavors. Seeds are filtered out (but not pulp), then water, pure cane sugar and organic lemon juice are added. Then it is carbonated, put into bottles and pasteurized.

Chef-driven and overseen, our sodas contain lots of real fruit—no shortcuts, supplements, artificial flavors, colors or trickery. And no corn syrup. Brewed throughout the year in Portland, even the bottles are made from 80% locally manufactured recycled glass.

You can buy HotLips Hand Brewed Sodas @marinamarket.com

Early summer declares itself with cherry and raspberry. Late summer brings boysenberry, blackberry, and the haunted-looking beauty — the black raspberry. The nights cool and apples and pears ripen. Flavor nuance in HOTLIPS Soda varies from batch to batch depending on the varietal, the heat of the day and cool of the night. Creating connoisseurs young and old as they compare batches, seasons and years, equalizing food snobs and kids.  Just $2.59 for a bottle of Hotlips bliss.

My Little Space: Happy Chinese New Year

My Little Space: Happy Chinese New Year: This is a great, fun colorful post filled with amazing food & food photos- check it out!