Hello all you purveyors of wonderful food!  I tried a new recipe today.  I had been longing for some white bean soup.  First tasted it at my neighborhood home cooking style restaurant.Anyway, I made the recipe as I had printed it off, only using spinach instead of kale, which I didn't have on hand, and don't know if I like it or not.  The recipe is for White Bean Soup with Sausage and Kale.
I used sweet Italian sausage rather than the kielbasa it called for. It has onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, no-salt added diced tomatoes with canned Cannellini beans (white beans/navy beans basically. While the soup was really flavorful, I can already see where I can make other changes next time around.  I ate two fairly large bowls of it. So none will go to waste. Next time: More beans, less tomatoes. Spinach worked fine, but I may try kale next time (I figure I can always fish it out of the pot if I don't like it). I think this effort would go nice with some of the cold rainy weather you all are having.  It was 70 degrees here today. I meant to do a pan of cornbread muffins, but was too tired after all the prepping and gathering ingredients (I did beforehand mostly).  I'm having a nice glass of sweet iced tea with lemon. And getting ready to watch another football game.If anyone wants the recipe as I printed it off from somewhere, I will post in "What's for Dinner" later. Oh, the aroma filled the house, and I kept getting hungrier and hungrier.

Yes, TOMEREADER, post the recipe.  I love bean soup and I think I might have most of the ingredients for that one!

GOOD NIGHT ALL!  The haystack is calling!

Goodnight - from Cold and damp here.

Good morning...

Not sure what is happening today, will know better when day breaks. We were to head to the city and then a Dr appointment but if weather conditions are not nice we will stay put.

Last evening the branches were cracking under the weight of the ice and I thought we may lose power but it did stay on. Snow fell and covered up the ice which is good , walking won't be so treacherous.

Tome, yes please post your bean soup recipe. Have you tried Phyllis's 15 bean soup recipe? We are working on that one now, a nice hearty soup.

Jane, I am sure Cooper is going to miss his visits with you.

Patracie, I wish what happens in the clouds would stay in the clouds and not grace our driveway.

Better go see what the day will bring,enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning to anyone who shows up in here!  I'm going in to get dressed and take a walk all by myself with no Cooper to tell me where to go.  I hope I don't get lost!

I wish you all a good day....better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!  Make it your own in every way.  (I have a list to follow)

Well, it is a stay at home,off the highways..school buses are cancelled and with more freezing rain on the way tis good to stay put!

Good afternoon, 3:14 PM and minus 11 in the Interior. I was out most of the day with appointments and errands and tomorrow will be the same.

Later in the week or next, I'll be calling the Senior center regarding how their van schedules, cost, and procedures work. I do know you have to call 24 hours in advance to schedule your times and limitations.

Then the thirteenth is the big structural inspection.

With the Social Security increase, everyone is raising their bills and or lowering what we receive from them. I imagine we will be in the same place afterward that we were before.

As for Christmas, I'm not feeling it, very much in a Scrooge mode as there is so much end-of-year push and pull

Well, this was a busy day!  I got lots done and every time I sat down I thought of something that I had to get up and go do!  I think I'm finally all decorated and I have a bunch of gift but I have to get them together and see whats missing! 

I mixed the peanut butter cups and the coconut cups and making them is on tomorrow's agenda.  That will keep me busy tomorrow and I hope I finish that job.  Right now, I'm tired way down past my toenails and way up above my hair.  I'm not even sure which is front and which is back!

PATRICIA, you have a lot of "stuff" going on in your life right now!  It doesn't sound much like a holiday in progress!  I hope it all goes well!

AMY, stay in and away from all that bad weather but please don't send it south. 

I had a long phone conversation with my sister today and made plans to visit with her the first week of January.  She will turn 90 on January 3 and, if the weather cooperates, I'll be spending the day with her!  She's still living in her house and mostly taking care of herself but she doesn't drive any more either!

Now, I just looked out in the hall and the haystack has come after me!  I better close and jump in there!  I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow!  Make the the day your own!

Goodnight anyone.

Good Morning RICK!   Nice to see you first thing in the morning!

Good morning..
We may not see sun today but we also won't see freezing rain.

Work around home today ,we need to get the other van ready to sell so a thorough cleaning is needed.

Jane, Bri has been baking up a storm also and will do more today.

Patricia, hope the inspection goes well.Would'nt it be nice if everything that needed fixing got fixed??

Rick, good morning. Are you and your son watching Oak Island ? Maybe, just maybe the treasure will be found this year! Another good show is Brumuda Triangle : Into Cursed Waters.

Better see what the day will bring.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Quote from: Amy on December 05, 2023, 07:27:04 AMRick, good morning. Are you and your son watching Oak Island ?

It's a weekly event here. Keep in mind that what we are seeing happened during the past summer. So if they hit the jackpot I doubt we would be seeing it. It would have been all over the news. ------ But still fun to watch. The Bermuda Triangle has always been of interest to me. But I usually fall asleep in my recliner during it.

Good morning!  I am not very good at texting.
 So, I will keep this short. I am still around but mostly confined to the wheelchair and that doesn't  fit at the desk where my lap top is.  Wish Bubble could
give me  some  lessons  on how to use it efficiently.
At least I can get around after a fashion.

It  is a beautiful sunny day here  but, getting colder tomorrow.  I have difficulty putting bean soup together now but I have discovered Amy's soups and they are very good.  (Not  our  Amy...at least,  I don't  think  so!) Get them delivered from Amazon and ready to heat.
We especially like the lentil.

Take care,  All.

Quote from: phyllis on December 05, 2023, 11:08:46 AMWe especially like the lentil.

The lentil soup is very good. Their lentil/vegetable is also good. I believe Amazon has a mixed box with both of those. 

Just wondering...can you buy Amy's soup in WAL MART OR HeB or just from Amazon

Quote from: Cottoncandy on December 05, 2023, 01:16:20 PMJust wondering...can you buy Amy's soup in WAL MART OR HeB or just from Amazon

It is NOT just from Amazon. Some supermarkets carry it. Depends what your market carries.

Good morning again, I had thoughtlessly navigated away from my first post and had to begin a second time. It's warmed in that brief time from minus eleven to minus eight and still cloudy, so those clouds will hold some heat in and perhaps bring warmer temperatures.

It's nice to see you posting, Phyllis, I know what you mean about adjusting to new times and changes. I seem to always be black and bruised and having to be careful moving. And I love Amy's soup and always stock up on sales. They don't have the chemicals as other soups do, so I can enjoy them without worrying about an allergic reaction.

I have to go out again today for some last errands and hope not to go anywhere without a ride for a while afterward.

Perhaps that's what happened to the ships, Rick. They fell asleep. I'm not familiar with Oak Island. I sold my last television in 1997 and YouTube is fine for an alternative.

Amy told me about a kangaroo who went on the lam during a transfer in Canada. Authorities received many confused sighting reports during its brief escape, and it punched a cop when they pulled its tail during recapture.

Amy the structural inspection is on the thirteenth and no timeline set as they will be doing two floors a day while they're here. I don't expect any changes, repairs have gone downhill since Covid-19, when they let the majority of both maintenance and security go.

The one we usually get is allergic to cats, which more residents have than dogs, so he's in and out, blaming cats for his negligence. We're to call maintenance before the inspection, but I don't foresee any changes. The maintenance answering line is in Anchorage, so that adds more time in between.

Amy, my sister, purchased a new to her SUV for her upcoming summer's cross-country road trip with her two friends. They're ten years younger than me and still looking forward to getting out and about on multiple trips. Twenty years ago, they were in Europe more than they were in the US. So, she's also cleaning up her old car for resale.

Jane, I should be baking, but that's another thing I'm not doing more of. About the only baking I do anymore is carbs rather than sweets. How are you doing without Cooper, a bit rudderless?

CC, Amy's soups are available in many groceries. Look for them in the organic aisles. I don't shop at Walmart, but I've found them in both Safeway and Kroger's Fred Meyers.

It used to be one could go all day  AND all night, now I am happy just to go part of the day. Vehicle is ready to be sold, plus a few other needed to do jobs.

Rick, I really enjoy watching both shows and have also peeked into Skinwalker Ranch.

Patricia, that poor roo must have been so scared!! Thankfully the weather wasn't all that cold , I did chuckle when they said she hit a policeman though. That will teach him to touch a female without asking..

Phyllis, good to see you.you will get the hang of the wheelchair in time....just don't go popping wheelies in it!!  We have the transport wheelchair that Kyle used when taking chemo and it is light to get in and out of a vehicle....but has to be pushed from behind.

Howdy Doody EveryFriend!  This was a busy day!  I wonder if I keep going so I don't miss my little buddy?  I'm worn out again tonight.  I didn't get the PB cups and Coconut Cups done today because the bag I thought was the Christmas forms turned out to be Easter.  I spent another hour moving, checking boxes and replacing a lot of stuff.  I even chucked some of it in the garbage.  But now I found the Christmas one and I have everything laid out and ready to go tomorrow.

I talked to Frankie and she seems a bit better but she has a long way to go.  She says she and Cooper are enjoying just loafing together!

All of you, I've never heard of AMY'S SOUPS but I'm going to check them out!

Around here, the temps got up into the low 40s but are headed into the medium 30s overnight.  Not freezing temps tonight.  I'll take that!  PATRICIA, you can keep the freezing ones up there.  I don't think I'd ever leave my home if I lived where you do!

PHYLLIS, you can do it!  Make that chair serve you!  Don't let it boss you around!  It doesn't even have a brain.  You can win this one!

I'm doing a couple "Good Night" jobs when I finish here and then I'm heading for the haystack.  I have a big day tomorrow and I want to finish this part of the candy making.  I'm also trying to gather the Christmas gift in the spare bedroom so I can see what I have and what I still need. 

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow!  Make the day your own in every way!

I'm back, got home around four or four thirty, poorer, sadder and beat. Trudging from office, waiting in line or on a chair and then moving around to do it all over again. They don't make it easy on these old bones.

Then off to a nearby grocery to load up on fruit. Apples, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and golden raisins before collecting some chunky peanut butter for a recipe.

I talked to a friend, and she told me about seeing an influencer of some sort on YouTube who boiled honey, mixing it with chili. Has anyone else heard of or done that? I don't know if it's for a specific type of chili or a general addition. Supposedly it's good together.

I should go back out next week or so for groceries, but I think I'm going to hibernate.

I have continued to enjoy all of my Birthday celebrations‼️

We had a wonderful time at our grandson's birthday party on Saturday.  He had a wonderful time and when it was over mine started.  So much fun. 

We enjoyed The Nutcracker Ballet on Sunday so much with Dr. Dave and Family.  My Birthday Dinner was at a beautiful restaurant and our table was the best view of our beautiful Colorado Mountains.

Tomorrow is my surgery.  I had some last minute calls that were rather annoying to say the least.  The surgeon s office called to tell me I needed to go to a medical supply store to be fitted and pick up my neck brace on my way to the hospital to check in.  I had specifically asked them last week at my pre-op appointment about the neck brace and they assured me it would be at the hospital for me.  After two more calls we went back to plan A....the company will come to me in pre-op and measure me there.  Shaking my head.......does anyone ever do their jobs these days?

It will all be good.....just want to get it done and start my healing process.

I will look forward to getting back in to the SS when I can. 


Have a good evening EVERYFRIEND 🦋🦋

Good morning...

We are off to the city to finsih Christmas shopping...picking up a few things at Costco then home.If we go early we will beat the crowds...I hope.

Jenny, prayers for your surgery that all goes well and you are back in here (Soda Shoppe) in no time. Take it easy and don't rush it.

Patricia, I have never heard of mixing honey with chili, did she give a reason why it was done?

Jane, great that Frankie is feeling better!! We have had some light  snow during the night...did you send it?

Better get eerything ready for the road, our water,dogswater, cooler, bags....by the time everything is ready, one is ready to go rest!!

Enjoy your day and stay safe..


 

Good Morning to Everyfriend!  I'm checking in early so I can get busy on the jobs that are waiting.  Also, Cathy will be over later to help me set up the window candles that will then be automatic.  No running around window to window to turn them off before I collapse for the day.  And there is a remote control to turn them on.  She has them in her windows and helped me order them for my windows! 

AMY, I didn't send you the snow.  It hasn't been cold enough to snow around here.  We've had a couple of rainy day but not even a threat of snow.  Maybe PATRICIA had something to do with it!

It's daylight now so I better go get dressed and get my morning walk in and put the chocolate on to melt.  I'm determined to finish the cups today and hopefully some lollypops to ship to Oklahoma for the kids!

JENNY, you are also in MY prayers!  I hope all goes will with your neck procedure and the healing process is rapid!  After all you've been through, you deserve a rapid recovery!

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow.  Make it your own in every way

Well, I just got back from my morning walk and I saw 87 and 1/2 snowflakes.  I thought I told you to keep them on your side of the border, AMY!

Good morning from a warmer and cloudy Interior at five above.

Jane, it wasn't me, although it may be later as conditions warm. So far, we are less than 72% of our normal seasonal snow pack. Now ice I would love to send elsewhere, we have had enough of that commodity! I'd love to have seen you busily counting each stray flake!


Jenny, I'm sending you healing wishes and hoping all goes well today. You've certainly been through the wringer medically the past few years. You deserve some healing time.

Amy, there you go wandering off again. You do lead a busy life, do you ever simply put your feet up and say, "Nope, not moving from here today."

She never said, Amy, why she was boiling honey to go with her chili, apart from the two went well together, or at least not that I was told. I did a search and was surprised to see the number of cooking links that popped up.

I thought these influencers were there to sell products by associating with and promoting various brands. My friend said there was a shot of heating chili with a wet sheen in the video. Evidently, this particular young woman travels the world couch-surfing but is now looking to settle again.

Her last settled period was three years in Toronto with a visa, but she is from Australia. I believe, she last spent time in Japan. She has a shop on Etsy, which evidently is mobile and pays well.

At that age, I was following my husband around various military bases and seeing more of the US. My younger sister, at that age, was traveling the world, seeing China, Australia, England, and France before settling with her then Italian boyfriend in Florence and attending a cooking institute. She calls herself an introvert, but she has more friends, ideas, and travels than I ever had or dreamed.

The only time I stepped out of the country was a day trip into Mexico.

I was going to make some bean soup today, probably a five bean as I have several varieties, but I never did get any cleaned and soaked, so that may be this weekend or later.

I was surprised with all the links. Honey infused chili is a thing!

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    1 Spicy Sweet Honey Chili Recipe - Food.com

    1 chopped garlic clove 1⁄2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 1⁄2 diced jalapeno peppers 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can of petite diced tomatoes 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon thyme 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Accent seasoning, flavor enhancer 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon 1⁄3 - 1⁄2 cup honey Powered by
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    Hot Honey Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

    Nov 3, 2023Vinegar. I prefer apple cider vinegar for its tangy flavor. Vinegar is optional, but it does help for longer keeping. How to Make Hot Honey - the Recipe Method Add the peppers and honey to a small saucepan or pot. Heat to medium low heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes to infuse them with the pepper flavor and heat. You can simmer longer if you'd like.
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    Best Chili Recipe Ever - With 2 Secret Ingredients - Red and Honey

    Honey gives just enough sweetness to balance the acidity and spice. When I first published this recipe in 2012 (after trying to perfect it for nearly a decade!), these weren't popular chili ingredients. Today, more and more people are catching on to the "wow factor" that these secret ingredients provide!      https://www.myrecipes.com › recipe › chile-infused-honey-0
    Chile-Infused Honey Recipe | MyRecipes

    Step 1 Place all the chipotle chiles and 5 of the chiles de árbol in a mini food processor. Pulse until chiles are coarsely chopped. Combine chile mixture, honey, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; cook 15 minutes, keeping temperature under 180°F. Remove pan from heat; cool 1 hour.       Step 2
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    Garlic and Chili Infused Honey (Spicy Honey Sauce)

    By combining chili flakes with fresh garlic and high-quality honey and allowing them to infuse over several days slowly, you end up with a deliciously sweet, savory, and spicy honey perfect for spreading, drizzling, marinating, and even eating with a spoon - at your leisure.
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    Hot Honey Recipe (easy to make!) - The Endless Meal®

    31 Comments Jump to Recipe Gluten Free Vegetarian Paleo Refined Sugar Free This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Hot honey is the best new hot sauce and perfect for drizzling on pizza, fried chicken, biscuits, or roast veggies, to serve on a cheese plate, or to spread on toast.
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    5. A Honey of a Chili Vegetarians of the world, this one is for you! This recipe from the National Honey Board is actually made with tofu instead of chicken or beef, and definitely isn't lacking in flavor. Have no fear, though, beef or chicken can be easily substituted for the tofu if that's what you prefer. 6. Sue Bee® Honey Easy Chili

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    Place the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for about a minute. Pour the beer into the pot, followed by the bouillon and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Add the black beans (liquid and all), full can of tomatoes (including liquid). Stir to combine.
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Jane  the 1/2 a snowflake was from me but the 87.......well...

Wow Patricia, I am going to look at those urls after I wash the vehicle.  YES, I would love to stay home..we did get some good buys this time at Costco though.!!!

Well, AMY, I forgive you for the 1/2 snowflake!  We didn't get any more all day!  It happened just as I passed the place where the kids get the school bus and I looked at two little girls and said, "Do you see snowflakes?"  They both grinned all over their faces and said a big "YES"!  I bet they were disappointed!

I finished the pb cups and the coconut cups and I have all the stuff laid out for the lollypops and pretzels for the kids.   But I need a quick trip to the store for more chocolate before I can do them.  Cathy is taking me to the store tomorrow but I'm not sure when.  She's going to let me know in the morning!  If it's not until afternoon, I'll be working on Christmas wrapping in the morning. 

Right now, I'm ready to collapse!  I'm not tired up the gazoo or down to my toenails.  I'm so tired I don't know where it starts or stops!  I'm ready to hop in but I have a couple things to finish up first!

PATRICIA, I'm going to check out those recipes, too.  I seem to remember someone in my family putting honey in something that surprised me and it was probably my Dad's Mom because they had bee hives on the farm.  That was something I didn't pick up!  But I like honey in some stuff that no one else I know uses it! 

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a great tomorrow!  Make it your very own day special in every way!

Good Morning to myself and anyone else who checks in today!  I have so much to do today that it doesn't even all fit on my list page!  I don't know if I'll have time later to check in so I wish you a good day!

I'm going to go get dressed and get started and hope Cathy decides to go to the store early!  Have fun today!

AMY'S SNOW MADE IT TO PENNSYLVANIA!!!