12 years ago
September's End
It's 5 AM on the last day of the last month of summer. The train whistle just blew its lonely sound and then I heard a coyote echoing it back. I wonder if it's the same (very well fed) coyote we saw on the way to the airport an hour ago. I often hear the coyotes singing when the train passes, and perhaps they think the train is singing their song. Maybe they are lamenting the end of summer and the coming cold and rain. Maybe they are savoring these late summer days and soaking up every ray of sunshine, just as I am.
Soup's On
OK this recipe is posted in honor of my "long lost" forum buddy....Ventureman. He's the king of hammade soup...and margaritas.
Potato Leek Soup
Step One
Go on the internet and look at potato leek soup recipes for a while. Remember that Karen can't have milk so skip the ones that call for cream. Look for an easy one.
Step Two
Get out the chef's knife that you take with you to Maui. (Remember not to take it next trip since you are not checking luggage.) Chop up the leeks. One bunch should do it unless you are feeding Venture's kids. Then chop up a lil garlic. While you are at it chop up some bacon, a few slices. Don't drop any or turn your back for even a second or that darn dog will jump up and snatch it off the counter.
Step Three
Heat up a pan with some olive oil...EEEE VOH for you Rachel Ray fans. Saute the garlic, bacon and leeks. Add some seasoning now if you like. Salt, pepper, beau monde, anything else in the cupboard that makes sense to go in soup.
Step Four
Chop up the potatoes if you forgot to do that earlier since it wasn't listed. Bobkitty likes to add the "e" if you are speaking of potato plural. A few is fine, like twice the amount of leeks max. Add the potatoes to the soup and a bunch of chicken stock. Now I just learned that Swanson's chicken stock has MSG in it and I have a whole darn case to use up, but from now on I will buy the spendy stuff at Trader Joe's. You need about three cans of it. Most recipes of this size call for 6 cups but what are you going to do with the little bit leftover? Just use all three cans. Recycle those tin cans please.
Don't forget to add some bay leaves. Let it simmer until the potatoes are cooked. Take your hand blender and smush it up as much as you like.
Oh yeah if you have a bottle of two buck chuck dry white wine open you can add some of that...
Enjoy! Great with rosemary potato bread and a crispy salad. Even good with LIITs.
Potato Leek Soup
Step One
Go on the internet and look at potato leek soup recipes for a while. Remember that Karen can't have milk so skip the ones that call for cream. Look for an easy one.
Step Two
Get out the chef's knife that you take with you to Maui. (Remember not to take it next trip since you are not checking luggage.) Chop up the leeks. One bunch should do it unless you are feeding Venture's kids. Then chop up a lil garlic. While you are at it chop up some bacon, a few slices. Don't drop any or turn your back for even a second or that darn dog will jump up and snatch it off the counter.
Step Three
Heat up a pan with some olive oil...EEEE VOH for you Rachel Ray fans. Saute the garlic, bacon and leeks. Add some seasoning now if you like. Salt, pepper, beau monde, anything else in the cupboard that makes sense to go in soup.
Step Four
Chop up the potatoes if you forgot to do that earlier since it wasn't listed. Bobkitty likes to add the "e" if you are speaking of potato plural. A few is fine, like twice the amount of leeks max. Add the potatoes to the soup and a bunch of chicken stock. Now I just learned that Swanson's chicken stock has MSG in it and I have a whole darn case to use up, but from now on I will buy the spendy stuff at Trader Joe's. You need about three cans of it. Most recipes of this size call for 6 cups but what are you going to do with the little bit leftover? Just use all three cans. Recycle those tin cans please.
Don't forget to add some bay leaves. Let it simmer until the potatoes are cooked. Take your hand blender and smush it up as much as you like.
Oh yeah if you have a bottle of two buck chuck dry white wine open you can add some of that...
Enjoy! Great with rosemary potato bread and a crispy salad. Even good with LIITs.
The sky is not blue...
...though some will tell you it is. It's grey or gray.
Family fun on a Saturday...
Pretty much sums it up. This is a warning to people behind HAC on a hill at a red light....at least she said "please".
Welcome to Portland! (They're Back!)
The U Haul made a U Turn...and Jen and John are pounding the pavement of PDX looking for their new home....stay tuned for more.
Meanwhile, back at the homestead, the concrete pour finally happened and we have two swell sets of stairs in the back yard. The dog has decided to play fetch and we finally figured out that the command for giving us back the ball is "put it down". It only took us 2 months to get that one right. No wonder he cocks his head to the side and looks at us so funny. The pear and apple harvest is over, the tomatoes show signs of ripening, and the weather is drop-dead perfect. Haley has mastered the nuances of driving her classic car! Late summer is the best time of year in the PNW!
Jen and John...Seattle bound day two
A few hours sleep and they are "back on the road again"....traveling with lots of prayers and a couple turkey sandwiches...
Baby's First Day of School
Zoom Zoom!
Baby's off on her first day of her senior year! She left early to watch the sunrise with other crazy seniors...and will stay to watch the sun set on her last day!
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