Calorific Soups for Cancer Patients : Lemon Sole Soup

My father-in-law is suffering from oesophageal cancer, and whilst he's undergoing treatment, he finds it very difficult to maintain his calorific intake.  Not only does oesophageal cancer affect the oesophagus (the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach, making it difficult to swallow), but the cancer drugs affect his taste-buds, his appetite and fills him with nausea!

L'Ortolan's Hot Dutch Mistress Soufflés

Twitter is a marvellous way for chefs, artisanal foodmakers, critics, and food bloggers to chat. Conversations are often random, and can run off in any direction, like quicksilver!

Mr Murchison's Truffle Odyssey...

Here we have a mixture of the earthy depth of Perigord truffles and artichokes, the heady scent of white truffle oil, the softness depth of risotto and an incredible umami hit with the Parmesan.  Continuing our truffle theme, and courtesy of the very lovely Alan Murchison:

Jerusalem artichoke & Perigord truffle risotto, white truffle and artichoke velouté