November 2025 Entries

Pea and mozzarella soup At first, when I thought about joining this competition, I felt I should probably make something really fancy — like lamb, or another complex and elegant dish. But when it comes to the real life of a mother with two young daughters - it’s not always glamorous — sometimes the day is dimly hectic, and you’re rushing to make anything while still trying to keep it healthy for your children. I thought this soup would be perfect for my two daughters, although it’s always a challenge for them to try new things — but sometimes they like a dish simply for the sake of colour… and this one is green. However, I didn’t have enough peas at home while cooking, and ante adding the mozzarella the soup turned out a bit plain, so I took a risk and added kale to thicken it and because you never miss an opportunity to sneak something healthy into your kids’ meal. I also added my secret ingredient: the brine from Polish pickled cucumbers. I love this trick because it adds acidity and depth when a soup or a dish ( I did it with hummus) feels like it’s missing something. On the side, I served natural spelt sourdough bread and made of it a garlic crumble to sprinkle over the soup. They loved it! Thank you for inspiring my everyday life :-) With this recipe, I felt it was a call to explore a mother’s creativity. Photo taken by my 6-year-old daughter, Helena.