Winter's coming on and it's time for soup! Austin's famed Soup Peddler (aka David Ansel) provides tasty comfort in a bowl to his dedicated "soupies" in Austin. It's as easy as the click of your mouse to redeem your gift certificate. Go to www.souppeddler.com, peruse the menu to choose what you want for delivery or pick up. Enjoy customer favs such as Cajun Corn Chowder, Caldo Verde, Chicken Green Chili Stew and Tomato Ginger Soup. Also a tasty selection of fresh made quiche, salad and casseroles.

The package also contains a copy of Ansel's book, , containing 35 popular recipes and lots of good storiThe Soup Peddler's Slow and Difficult Soups: Recipes and Reveries with recipes and stories about community, good food, and the joy of soup. www.souppeddler.com

Package expires within one year by Nov. 20, 2010. Bidder pays any shipping charges.