I haven't had time to post...

just because we have been busy doing not much. Friday I was wiped out. Saturday we took the laptop into Best Buy and ate out. Sunday we went to church. Monday was catch up day. If you think of it say some prayers for B. He is already having a rough week at work for reasons I can't go into. Not his fault, but stuff he has to deal with, plus they are having some big time visitors coming in soon too. I am trying to keep the house stuff off of him as much as possible, but sometimes like yesterday I can't do that. We had a water leak. Nothing plumbing related, roofing related. The roofer is coming out today to clear the ice and snow and check it out. Hopefully we won't have to make any repairs and the clearing of the ice will be sufficient like he thinks. Otherwise, the roofing is still under warranty I believe. B at least was able to get our taxes filed so we will be able to pay some bills. We are getting all of Aidan's January surgical bills. Eeek! Knew they were coming though. Not much else going on. Oh! I made my friend Miss N's new broccoli and cheese soup recipe. Can we say awesome! This will definitely be added to my winter cooking file.



Aunt K and Miss N's Cheese Broccoli soup
1/4 cup butter
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli (find BABY broccoli)
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1/2 (1 pound) loaf Velvetta, cubed
1 cup milk
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup water
Black pepper to garnish...
1) In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.2) Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.3) In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick. Eat with low carb tortillas or Wheat Thins. Yummy!



We had soup and sandwich night last night so this soup was a nice addition. Later taters!