La soupe de légumes

Voici une soupe copieuse, chargée de légumes, aux saveurs délicates. Pour 4 personnes 1 oignon moyen, pelé, coupé en quartiers et tranché finement 1 poireau, lavé et finement tranché 3 bulbes de fenouil (feuilles réservées) lave et finement tranchés 3 tiges de céleri (feuilles réservées) lavées et tranchées en petits morceaux 1 carotte moyenne, lavée …

The not-chicken soup

Although this is a hearty soup, laden with vegetables, it has delicate flavour. Serve 4 1 medium onion, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced 1 leek, washed and finely sliced 3 fennel bulbs (fronds reserved) trimmed and finely sliced 3 celery stalks (leaves reserved) washed and chopped in small pieces 1 medium carrot, washed and chopped …

Haweswater, Lake District

As we drive through the area, I am taken by its great natural beauty. This realm of hills, stonewalled fields, forests, whitewashed cottages, and clear waters is England’s largest national park. The charms of this region have long attracted notables from across the isles and throughout British society. The Lake District boasts a rich cultural heritage that …