The colder weather is settling in and it's time for closing the windows at night, putting out some extra blankets, switching wardrobes and  . 

The perk for some of us is the promise of a magical potion in a bowl. Warm and hearty, it has a sort of magic power.  Soup is the the ultimate comfort food.

For cooks like our friend Michael, he gets to reap the benefits of his labors in the garden all summer. Leeks are full of flavor, texture and they were a hearty crop for him this year.