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Friday, January 13, 2012

dahl-icious


i didn't intend for this to be a dahl soup. it was a vegan yellow split pea when john said "this tastes like dahl. let's put mint and indian spices in it." the soup was already flavored with sage and thyme, which we thought went surprisingly well with the curry, turmeric and spearmint we added.

 
dried yellow split peas

cool spearmint balances spicy red curry quite nicely. it's fun to play around with different flavors. i'd love to take a class on herbs and also add more to my garden.

 coriander

what are your favorite herbs, to eat or grow (or smoke? kidding...=)
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17 comments:

  1. Lisa VigerJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    That soup looks SOOO good. My favorite herb, if I have to narrow it to just one, is sage. It grows so well - I've got a bunch in the garden - and is pretty versatile, too.

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    1. kelliJanuary 14, 2012 at 2:20 PM

      thank you lisa.=) sage is nice. i started growing it last summer and it does grow well, and the bugs don't seem to like it as much as my basil.

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  2. Lolita @ Peace, Love & GreensJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    hi there, thanks for your positive feedback on my blog! it's new so it means alot to hear you like it... will be great to get some regular readers.

    i think your blog is just fabulous... definitely one to add to my daily online reading list

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  3. Jane @ Hard Work HomesteadJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    That looks lovely!

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  4. LaurenJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Hehe, giggled at that last joke..

    This looks yummy!

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  5. bittJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Mmm dal, nothing like it.

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  6. bittJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Oh lately fave herbs are basil and dill.

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    1. kelliJanuary 14, 2012 at 2:27 PM

      basil is also one of my faves. dill i only seem to like on occasion. i grew it last summer but hardly used it. i know, shame on me!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I'm totally getting on a plane tomorrow to come to your place and eat all the food you make! :D

    My favourite herb...I can't stand coriander, but I LOVE basil!

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    1. kelliJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:46 PM

      oh, but i cook a lot with coriander/cilantro! basil too, though!=)

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  8. shannonmarieJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    OMG, I love the title of this post! Very creative :-)

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  9. kelliJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    hehe, thanks shannonmarie!=)

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  10. HiHoRosieJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Mmm! Looks great and I bet smells divine! I love most herbs (well, except tarragon and cilantro) especially basil! And parsley. :)

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  11. Averie @ Love Veggies and YogaJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    this looks fabulous and amazing photos!

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