This is the weekend before the big day. Yes Thanksgiving is a big day around here I make too much food, have no room in the fridge or freezer and usually rely on the porch for a little extra cold space. If you haven’t already, you need to take your bird(s) out of the freezer. I have my usual 2 small birds that I make … Continue reading Turkey Soup from homemade stock
It is definitely Fall around here, I had the kids come over yesterday to help me put away all the cushions from the patio, the potted plants were done because of the frost the other day so they needed to be tossed. Plus all the toddler toys need to find a home under cover; boy do toddler toys add up lol we do have the … Continue reading Taco Ground Turkey Soup
It is definitely soup season around here, I think they were predicting our first frost. That’s crazy for middle of September but not unheard of. It was 39’F yesterday morning and I did start to close or at least lower most of the windows we had open. I haven’t made this one is a while but It will be on the menu today. I am … Continue reading Sausage Spinach Tortellini soup
With the weather being cold dreary and a little snowy this weekend I wanted to make a cozy soup. Plus we have family here and I know my sister-in-laws love soup. I am fairly certain everyone that is here this weekend has had most of my staple soups. I wanted to do something a little different. When I went shopping I found some small premade … Continue reading Cheese Tortellini Soup
Today is definitely a soup kind of day around here and from the sounds of it most of the country. It is cold, snowy and sleet and ice expected for the rest of the day into night. I just hope we don’t lose power; though I am preparing for it to go out. My preparing is more of making sure I am showered, and the … Continue reading Chicken Gnocchi Soup
2024 is winding down and most of my family has some sort of illness going on at the moment, we are all on the mend and feeling much better but I am hoping this simple soup will help them all a little bit more. I also love a simple soup that has great flavor and this one did not disappoint. I am also still trying … Continue reading Pastina Soup
It is definitely soup weather, woke up to fresh snow and still below freezing. Hoping to go out and get the family Christmas tree sometime this morning. I was off this week and did manage to get some of the decorations out. I really want to get some of the outside done but it’s too nice and warm inside to venture out. I could have … Continue reading Carrot Ginger Soup
For those of you getting ready for the big day coming up this Thursday. I hope your turkey is moist, you don’t forget any of the sides you planned, your guests are pleasant and you are able to enjoy the day! Thanksgiving is a lot of people’s favorite holiday. For most it is a day filled with food, family, friends and for some football. This … Continue reading Savory butternut squash soup
You may have probably used, tossed or froze your ham bone from Easter. If you still have it around I made a split pea soup that my husband said he would pay money for. That’s a pretty good compliment. I love all kinds of soup but I am not sure if I have ever made a split pea. I used to always give my ham … Continue reading Split Pea Soup – using hambone
I made a large pot of Cioppino last night for some family that were visiting. I bought a bag of mussels, a pound and a half of Cod loin and a pound of sea scallops. To say it was a big hit is spot on. The six of us tried to eat ALL of it. We made a point to eat all the seafood as … Continue reading Cioppino – seafood stew
