08/30/2026
Gazpacho
As promised. So easy and so perfect for when it is too hot to cook.
The basics
Tomatoes - skins off. Rather than heat the kitchen blanching, take frozen tomatoes, plunge in warm water and the skin will slip right off.
Cucumbers - seed them - tender skins needn’t be peeled off
Onion & Garlic - as you like
Bell pepper -
Some add parsley, others cilantro. Celery is nice but be careful as it can add stringy bits - peel the ribs off if you want to use them,
Blend up with salt and olive oil with a splash of your favorite vinegar.
The classic version adds stale bread, but we watch our carbs so make it without.