This soup tasted good, but I had to make a couple of deviations from the recipe: I didn't have rice, so I used orzo; I didn't have celery, so I left it out. I would make it again, following the recipe but possibly using bacon drippings instead of just EVOO for more flavor.

Reviewed On: Jun. 8, 2011

I will make this recipe again. It was easy to make and a great way to use the Hachiya persimmons we had that were getting mushy.

Reviewed On: Dec. 14, 2009

I've made these cookies about 3 times and they're great, however I'm only giving it 4 stars because the directions could be better. For example: - it doesn't say when to put in the vanilla extract. - it doesn't say whether to put the chocolate chips in w/ the dry ingredients or wet ingredients - the ingredients should be listed in the order they're used - the butter should be softened before using. Suggestions: Step 2 onward should read something like: Step 2: Combine dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder & baking soda. Step 3: In a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients by creaming sugars, eggs & softened butter. Step 4: Mix the vanilla extra & chocolate chips into the wet ingredients. Step 5: Sift dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix well. Step 6: Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes.

Reviewed On: Sep. 30, 2009