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My favorite-st finds were this platter and plate stand. The plate stand was cream with gold glaze, which promptly got a dose of ORB. The rooster napkin ring from the set (above) also got a shot of ORB, but it didn't get dry enough for the photo shoot.
I think the plate holder resembles a claddagh, too. (I passed up two ironstone platters in favor of these items!)
Since the platter reads "Today's Special Cuban soup," I'd better share the recipe with you.
I know lots and lots of you will already be familiar with this recipe, but being from the Midwest (MI), I had never had it till we moved to FL. My local grocery store recently stopped carrying fresh Chorizo, so I purchased smoked. I prefer the fresh, but this batch still came out beautifully.
I usually include the recipes in my posts, but this one is a little lengthy, so I'll link you to Garbanzo Bean Soup - Cuban Style. Notes: I do not add Ac'cent flavor enhancer. I also want to remind you when you are pureeing the beans use a butter knife while putting hot beans in your blender to diffuse the heat (I cracked my blender the 1st time I made this because I thought it was Pyrex-type glass). Remove knife before blending, of course! I generally make this with dried garbanzo beans, but have made it with canned. I serve it with Cuban bread.
Buen apetito!
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I love the platter and stand. They are really pretty! Good finds!!
ReplyDeleteOooo that soup looks so good!! My husband is Puerto Rican, so I will have to try that! We love any Caribbean food! Love your platter too, love that color!
ReplyDeleteYour table vignette is so pretty and your soup looks sooooo good...I'm starving all of the sudden! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteAlso, thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind comments!
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Love the platter and the plate holder. Great color on the platter. The soup sounds fabulous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteLove your platter and stand. Great color of that platter. The soup looks really good. I broke a blender before too because the liquid was so hot. I did not know they would break. I bought a hand held emulsifier. Does the trick.
ReplyDeleteThis is a new recipe for me! I've never heard of Cuban Bean Soup.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! I love that platter and stand!
Wonderful finds. I've never heard of Cuban soup, so I'm going to click on the link. It looks delicious! (and I do happen to have some garbanzo beans on hand) Wouldn't it be great if I didn't have to go to the grocery store?
ReplyDeleteHi Kim! That platter is gorgeous and that soup sounds increcible! I've never had Cuban Soup before but I may just have to give it a try. I'm hosting a Soup Exchange at my blog this weekend and would love to have you link this up! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Oooo la la...Im loving that plate and stand Kim! I found a very similar one a few weeks ago but havent had a chance to give the stand a coat of paint. Its hard to believe that I never had a cuban soup, being that im from Miami FL the "Cuban capital of the US" ha! I'll definitely jot down this recipe, Im sure it taste as delish as it looks in the picture, Yummmm :)
ReplyDeleteThe plate and stand are so so pretty. Seems like it would sit well anyplace you put it. Nice looking lunch as well, I didn't know about this soup but it looks delicious :D
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Great thrifty find and yum-o as Rachael Ray says. I want to definitely try to make that soup! I'm 1/4 Cuban! =)
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Hi Kim!! Thanks for coming by and asking! We just go through those times when we need to hear some words of encouragement to keep going! We are working on this cd which is a long and difficult process, but we have finally been able to connect with some people who have really encouraged us and helped us validate that what we are doing is God's will. Sometimes you just need that outside voice!
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! I can almost smell it over here.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a good week thrifting and found lots of goodies for your house.
Enjoy them! And maybe you could give your fallen angel a new pair of wings? I kind of feel sorry for her :-)
great find!! Love the stand! soup sounds yummy on a day like today. Have a great week Kim
ReplyDeleteKim I LOVE the plate holder! What kind of ORB do you use? I need to stock up on some. I have some silver cabinet hardware that I would like to paint Oil Rubbed Bronze...Thanks for sharing! Looks great!
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