George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1)
All the while the courses came and went. A thick soup of barley and venison. Barley and Venison Soup Savor the blend of tender venison, pearl barley, and vegetables in this rustic soup. Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes, it's a comforting and nutritious choice for a delightful meal. Ideal for those seeking a hearty, easy-to-make dish with a touch of culinary adventure. 1 cup pearl...
Jael McHenry, The Kitchen Daughter
The spicy, creamy, comforting scent of ribollita drifts upward. I breathe it in.I’m opening the silverware drawer for a spoon when I notice her. On the step stool in the corner of the kitchen, next to the refrigerator, sits Nonna. She is wearing a bright yellow shaker sweater and acid-washed jeans.Nonna has been dead for twenty years.Nonetheless, she’s right there. Wearing what she wore and looking how she...
Neil Gaiman, American Gods
Serving dishes were placed on the table. Each of the diners was given a small painted tray on which was some tarnished cutlery, to place on his or her lap.Zorya Vechernyaya took five wooden bowls and placed an unpeeled boiled potato in each, then ladled in a healthy serving of a ferociously crimson borscht. She plopped a spoonful of white sour cream in, and handed the bowls to each of them. Traditional Borscht...
Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl
It is our one-year anniversary, and Nick is leaving work at lunchtime; my treasure hunt awaits him. The clues are all about us, about the past year together:Whenever my sweet hubby gets a coldIt is this dish that will soon be sold.Answer: the tom yum soup from Thai Town on President Street. The manager will be there this afternoon with a taster bowl and the next clue. Tom Yum Soup Tom yum soup is a spicy and sour Thai...
