I made the potato soup for lunch yesterday and the hot cocoa for breakfast this morning. My son (21 yrs) requested the soup again today since it is freezing rain and sleet here. I am getting ready to make it. It was the best I ever had! So was the cocoa. I would never have thought to put vanilla in the cocoa. It was great. I am also going to make the rolls in a few minutes. You have the best blog around! :D
Junebug | Homepage | Sun.09.Dec.07 - 7:27 pm | #

Hi Junebug - I am so glad it worked out for you! I am just getting around to answering comments, but obviously you figured out the rooster potato thing! I would use russets or anything floury really! Thanks for the complements!
Deborah | Homepage | Sun.09.Dec.07 - 8:12 pm | #

This looks really good. I will have to give it a try.
chrisb | Homepage | Sun.09.Dec.07 - 8:59 pm | #

How many servings does that make? It sounds fantastic.
Jeff | Homepage | Sun.09.Dec.07 - 9:41 pm | #

Your Potato Borek looks and sounds delicious. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
Joyce | Homepage | Sun.09.Dec.07 - 11:44 pm | #

really a whole cup of oil? that sounds like alot...
beth | Mon.10.Dec.07 - 3:34 am | #

I am going to try this recipe next. We have had your potato soup twice now in two days.
Junebug | Homepage | Mon.10.Dec.07 - 5:38 am | #

Chris- Do! It's wonderful!

Jeff- If using as a side dish I'd say at least 12 portions, if as a meal, probably 8!

Joyce - Thanks!

Beth - You are right it should read 3/4 cup oil. Will change that. I remember thinking it was substantial too, but the dish doesn't seem oily in the least - quite the opposite!

Junebug - Let me know how it turns out!
Deborah | Homepage | Mon.10.Dec.07 - 9:05 am | #

Chris- Do! It's wonderful!

Jeff- If using as a side dish I'd say at least 12 portions, if as a meal, probably 8!

Joyce - Thanks!

Beth - You are right it should read 3/4 cup oil. Will change that. I remember thinking it was substantial too, but the dish doesn't seem oily in the least - quite the opposite!

Junebug - Let me know how it turns out!
Deborah | Homepage | Mon.10.Dec.07 - 9:05 am | #

Yum, looks great!
Husband AND kid-approved, what more can you ask for?
Lisa | Homepage | Mon.10.Dec.07 - 3:58 pm | #

Thanks for sharing this. If I had the time, knowhow, and energy, I would love to put together everyone's recipes in one nice link. Alas, I am just a lazy prison guard relaxing on his day off.
Robocop | Homepage | Wed.12.Dec.07 - 3:25 pm | #

Trying it tomorrow - thanks!
The English Armchair Abroad | Homepage | Wed.12.Dec.07 - 9:12 pm | #

Hi Deborah - do you dislike yoghurt?
Can I suggest you use Greek yoghurt next time you make this? Omg, it makes a world of difference....and tastes so yummy compared to normal yoghurt. (imo)
tiger lamb girl | Homepage | Thu.13.Dec.07 - 12:00 am | #

Sorry - I'm a little confused.... what's the 2 1/2 cups of flour for?? pastry (top and bottom?)...
tiger lamb girl | Homepage | Thu.13.Dec.07 - 12:02 am | #

EAA - Let me know how it goes!

TLG - The flour goes right in with the yoghurt and eggs that the veg is folded into. Just mix everything together! Weird, but it works! I do like Greek yoghurt much better as well, but I don't think the consistency would be right for this. I also think the slight tang from regular yoghurt helps offset the sweetness of some of the veg.
Deborah | Homepage | Thu.13.Dec.07 - 10:25 am | #

Oh wow - what a good-looking dish. I would never have thought of adding yoghurt but I'll definitely give it a try. The Rooster potatoes are standing by!
Jen | Homepage | Thu.13.Dec.07 - 4:28 pm | #

Just found your blog on the internet.
love it - from South Africa
Rosa | Homepage | Sun.16.Dec.07 - 12:41 pm | #

I came over from Grandad's blog. You have a ton of good looking recipes. Isn't grandad a hoot?
janeywan | Homepage | Wed.19.Dec.07 - 3:39 pm | #

You have been given a major award at my place!
Junebug | Homepage | Thu.20.Dec.07 - 4:22 pm | #

Happy Christmas Deborah! Have a good one!!!
Maz | Homepage | Fri.21.Dec.07 - 10:49 am | #

Please can you email me a slice of that scrumptious looking cake?

Have the merriest Christmas.
Rebecca x
Rebecca (living sustainably in | Homepage | Fri.21.Dec.07 - 11:27 am | #

Buon Natale Deborah - hope you have lovely first Christmas in your new home
lorraine@italianfoodies | Homepage | Fri.21.Dec.07 - 3:01 pm | #

Congrats on your nomination!

We are having the inlaws over for a Tex Mex Fiesta tomorrow! Have a great Christmas.
Feebee | Homepage | Sat.22.Dec.07 - 12:52 pm | #