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👩‍🍳 Honoring Julia Child's Legacy and Love for Cooking

PLUS: Announcing This Week’s Giveaway

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March 04, 2024

Welcome To The Most Read Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!

Today On the Menu:

👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Margaret D. Foster

đź’Ş Motivation: Culinary Icon: Honoring Julia Child's Legacy and Love for Cooking

🍎 The Health Corner: Loaded Cauliflower Soup Recipe

PLUS: Announcing This Week’s Giveaway

Read Time: 3 Mins

On This Day In Women’s History:

March 4, 1895: Margaret D. Foster was born.

Margaret D. Foster, chemist, the first female chemist to work for the United States Geological Survey, worked on the Manhattan Project, Chemistry and Physics Section.

ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S GIVEAWAY

This week, we will be gifting a Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker to one of our dedicated newsletter readers. The lucky winner of this week’s prize will be announced and contacted on Friday.

Culinary Icon: Honoring Julia Child's Legacy and Love for Cooking

In this edition of our newsletter, we pay tribute to the iconic Julia Child, whose culinary journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and the joy of cooking.

Julia published her first cookbook at 49, launching a remarkable career in the culinary world. Two years later, she captivated America with her groundbreaking TV show, "The French Chef".

Julia's infectious enthusiasm and unwavering dedication inspired home cooks and chefs throughout her life, proving that it's never too late to pursue your passion.

Her contributions earned her prestigious awards, including the French Legion of Honor and three Emmys. Julia's impact extended beyond the kitchen, appearing on iconic shows like Saturday Night Live.

Even in her later years, Julia's passion for cooking continued to flourish. At 77, she published "The Way to Cook," a testament to her expertise and love for the craft.

Julia Child's legacy reminds us that the kitchen is a place of creativity and joy. Let's celebrate her journey and embrace our culinary adventures. Bon appétit!

Until tomorrow,

Emma, Live Well Now Team

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LOADED CAULIFLOWER SOUP RECIPE

đź‘Ť Live Well Now Approved

You Will Need:

2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets

2 tbsp. olive oil

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

6 sprigs thyme, divided

4 slices bacon

1/2 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 c. white wine

6 c. low-sodium chicken broth

1 bay leaf

1 1/2 c. heavy cream

Shredded cheddar, for garnish

Chopped chives, for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Divide cauliflower between two large baking sheets. Drizzle each baking sheet with a tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and scatter 4 thyme sprigs on top.

2. Bake until cauliflower is golden and tender, about 20 minutes.

3. In a large pot (or dutch oven) over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain cooked bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving fat in the pot, then chop bacon into small pieces.

4. Add onion to bacon fat and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, another minute, then pour in wine. Cook until wine has mostly reduced down, about 2 minutes.

5. Add roasted cauliflower to the pot and pour over chicken broth. Add bay leaf and remaining thyme sprigs. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the cauliflower is falling apart, about 20 minutes.

6. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs from soup. Using an immersion blender, purée soup until smooth. (Alternatively, you can use a blender. Let mixture cool for 5 minutes then fill the blender halfway. Cover with the lid, but leave one corner open, then cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters. Pulse until smooth. Repeat as many times as necessary. Return puréed soup to dutch oven.)

7. Season to taste with salt and pepper then stir in heavy cream. Serve warm with cheddar, chopped bacon, and chives.

Cook Time: 60 mins | Servings: 8

Calories: 330 cals | 10g Protein | 12g Carbs | 28g Fat

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Live Well Now Team

Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020