One of the soups that I generally avoid like the plague is split pea soup. I’ve never liked it- not the texture, and not the flavor. Yet every once in a while, I think I need to try again, and every single time I am reminded that I just don’t care for split pea [...]
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Yesterday’s soup came about simply because of the random supply of ingredients I had in the fridge. Well, it wasn’t exactly random, but I found myself with an ample supply of vegetables and leftover beef that would have been ideal in a stir fry. Only, I really wasn’t in the mood for a stir [...] Well, after a few days of warm, balmy wintry weather- followed by rain- winter has returned, and it is ever COLD! Yesterday was one of those windy days where the wind just went right through the living room- making us desperately wish that we’d covered the windows with plastic this year. A day like [...] When I first saw this soup over at $5 Dinners, it screamed out at me. The picture was so appealing, and the name of it: Tomato Black Bean Barley just sounded so hearty and warming and just the perfect thing for lunch for a cool fall day. Reading through the directions though, there was [...] When you’re pinching pennies and trying to ‘make do’ with what you have on hand, it’s really integral to get a feel for substituting when cooking. There have been plenty of times where I’ve been in the middle of making something and had to put everything on hold to run to the store to [...] I’ve hesitated about sharing this one, because I feel like I was doing a little…channeling of Aunt Sandy (if you know what I mean). When I came up with the idea, it was after a quick glance through the freezer- and the small freezer bag of meatballs I had in there. There really wasn’t [...] I know, I know. One minute I’m talking about removing preservatives and convenience from the household, and the next minute I’m talking ab0ut using pancake mix and Velveeta. While pancake mix has roots in real food, (it does have flour, baking powder, salt, somewhere in that ingredient list), Velveeta is one of those mystery [...] Wow! It’s still frigid outside with a windchill of 33 below. The kids are home from school for a second day, and while we may send Daddy out to pick up a few things, we will be staying snug at home today. Yesterday, the planned dinner for the day had been Mac-n-cheese. While tasty [...] First, I just want to say a quick thanks to everyone who commented yesterday- it really was nice to hear what everyone had to say,and it was really encouraging to see that I am not the only one trying to refocus and do better this year. I wish all of you the best in [...] Whew, winter is here big time! We have more snow in the first few days of December than we usually have for the whole month! And there’s more to come! I am very thankful that I have new tires on my van, and while the freshly falling snow is gorgeous to look at and [...] But before I get to the chowder, I want to briefly mention what’s going on with my blog, Menu Planning 101. After thinking on it for a while, I have made the decision to broaden the scope of what Menu Planning 101 is all about. Menu planning will still be a part of it, [...] With cooler weather upon us, and a weekly dance class session that keeps us out until close to bedtime, soup makes its natural return. There is nothing better for a late meal than a bowl of nourishing soup and a hunk of crusty homemade bread. Last night, I even gave Zander the option while [...] |
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