Cream of Mushroom Soup

Cream of mushroom soup has been a favorite of mine as long as I can remember. Of course when we were growing up it was Campbell’s and it came in a can. But even as an 8 year old I took great pride in heating my own soup, and discovered for myself how much better it was if you added milk instead of water, and how important it was to slowly add the milk while stirring so it wouldn’t form clumps.

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The Kitchn Editors’ Naughty and Nice Christmas Wish List — Holiday Gift Guide from The Kitchn

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This year, The Kitchn editors are sharing a few of our personal gift picks … but there’s a twist. We each picked two gifts: One is our totally over-the-top “naughty” pick, that dream gift that’s beyond the scope of most gifting allowances, while the other is a cause or nonprofit in our area we think is well-worth donating to — in other words, a “nice” way to give back this holiday season.

Check them all out below — and then tell us your own naughty-and-nice picks for this year!

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Why Champagne Is the Only Wine I Serve with Cheese — Tips from The Kitchn

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In the past, when I hosted a party and served a cheese platter or a cheese course, I stressed out about the right kind of wine to pair with it. Should I go red, which would go better with strongly flavored cheeses, or do I go white to complement tangy goat cheese? Should I offer both?

Then I stumbled on the solution, and it’s become the only wine I now serve with cheese: Champagne. Call it sparkling wine if you must, but I just call it the perfect pairing.

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