Further looking back, and yummy soup

I know summer isn't perhaps a time that one's thoughts (and taste buds) turn to hot soup, but something cold certainly hits the spot.  DH is the chief cook in our household and he's  come up with this recipe for Gazpacho Soup.  Mmmmm - it tastes so fresh and lovely on a hot day!  I thought you might like the recipe (there sounds like a lot of ingredients, but it's oh so worth it!)....

JACK's GAZPACHO SOUP

4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 sweet red (or green) pepper, chopped

1/2 c. chopped onion

1/2 c. chopped cucumber

2 green onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped

1/4 c. fresh basil, chopped

1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped

4 c. tomato juice

2 tsp. sugar

1/4 c. red wine vinegar

3 T. lemon juice

1/3 c. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. worcestershire sauce

6 drops Tabasco sauce (or to taste)

Place all ingredients (in batches) into blender and blend to desired consistency.  Chill overnight.  

Further in my looking back series....some of you (most of you, probably) know that I have a 'thing' for working with recycled denim.   These two jackets were ones that I made in 2006.

  The rag style was a one-off and was done for a commission.  

The jacket below was one over over 30 jackets I made in the crazy quilt style and using recycled denim, along with lace and recycled clothing labels.

 

 
Alas, the arthritis in my hands has meant that I have had to pretty much give up my work with denim.  It was certainly fun while it lasted though.


Today the quote is from Anonymous......"What you permit, you promote"