Kumquat Soup

I use to be a terrible cook.  Now, this statement would imply that I actually can cook now which is probably going a step too far.  I yield such high praise for those that can open up their pantry and just make something happen from the top of their heads.  Or for those that can name that obscure ingredient that they taste in some 4 star dinner. Let's just say that I do not make disastrous dishes like kumquat soup these days. Sorta had to be there (or maybe glad you were spared).  Anyway, I am enamored with grains.  Well, it is more that I like the idea of cooking with whole grains more than actually DOING it.  Do you know what I mean?

Well, I found this pretty cool website that allows you to get rid of those pantry items that have been sitting there for a while.  So all you have to do is type in the ingredients that you have on hand and voila, there is a recipe for you. Give it a try, you may find some inspiration: http://www.supercook.com/