So im ovenless at the moment, and finding it hard to flex my baking muscles. i decided to try out cooking for once, and some recipes from the new dean and deluca cookbook thats been sitting on my shelf for a few months, unopened. The cookook itself is a wealth of knowledge about international cuisine and recipes. 

Today Im trying out minestrone soup- its that kind of day, one that requires a slow-cooking comfort meal that can be eaten in one bowl. 

If it turns out i will post the recipe and pics.