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Cool Cucumber Summer Soup from The House of Dreams.

I heard the cicada’s sing in the tall cottonwood trees, midday today. For them the conditions were delightful. It was a sign. There are cucumbers in the garden, as well as scallion and dill, perfect for a cool summer evening soup. It would be refreshing and fit the sunset hour. I thought, if it’s hot enough for them to sing, it’s hot enough for us to eat cool cucumber soup.

Recipe: Ajo Blanco

  1 slice of stale bread, crust removed 1/2 cup water 1 garlic clove salt 1/4 cup blanched almonds 1 Tblsp sherry vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cups ice water 24 grapes, green and seedless Soak bread in water for 1 minute. Squeeze dry. Pound garlic with salt into …