tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30030645490416338532024-02-21T01:47:37.789-05:00Raggedys and Recipes"What do I know besides Raggedys and recipes?!?"Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-5265322808676502622013-03-23T08:25:00.001-04:002013-03-23T08:26:46.693-04:00Everyone Loves King Arthur Flour!Even black squirrels. <br />
I am starting to repurpose food scraps. I'm trying to learn what the critters like and what I should just put in my bokashi bucket. (http://bokashiworld.wordpress.com/2011/01/20/diy-bokashi-buckets-swedish-green-buckets/) <br />
The Walter Sands' bread is a clear winner for critter food. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZBehg5ACoWh0E0N-TUqhUrJXelArIGH_eGBi05EYU2Qam0RybueRQN4fwWVJOZ67_nRwqg6PTw355QQtOY2YUYNQntBdbdVha1ffnDDcJY87oMTzSnuIzUU0fau77MEtP6-B6dfzMXwQ/s640/blogger-image--412283613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZBehg5ACoWh0E0N-TUqhUrJXelArIGH_eGBi05EYU2Qam0RybueRQN4fwWVJOZ67_nRwqg6PTw355QQtOY2YUYNQntBdbdVha1ffnDDcJY87oMTzSnuIzUU0fau77MEtP6-B6dfzMXwQ/s640/blogger-image--412283613.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-76739039621017953792013-01-06T20:17:00.001-05:002013-01-06T20:17:34.338-05:00Christmas 2012: Recipe Update #3This year I tried something new - I made "real" Turkish Delight. It didn't set up all the way so it had a softer consistency than what I imagine the White Witch served Edmund. But the imported (from Akron) rose water and the hand-shelled/toasted (example #3489 of why I would never have made a good pioneer woman) really made for a special treat for this rookie candy maker. <br />
Here's the recipe I used:<br />
http://www.christmas-cookies.com/recipes/recipe398.turkish-delight.html#reviewsRaggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-90599781772716439332013-01-06T20:11:00.001-05:002013-01-06T20:11:53.679-05:00Christmas 2012: Recipe Update #2I hinted at our Christmas food with the Boxing Day post. Christmas is a VERY busy time in our household. I always say that the kitchen is the heartbeat of the home. I think this is especially true this time of the year because sometimes it is only at mealtime that we are all together. Here is a list of the PLANNED meals we shared this year:<br />
Christmas Eve Eve Dinner: homemade vegetarian stuffed peppers, tossed salad with homemade Asian dressing, and pies (Thank you, Dad Long and Gardner Pies!)<br />
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Christmas Eve Breakfast: America's Test Kitchen's Peanut Butter and Banana Steel Cut Oats Lunch: Mark Bittman's Bay Leaf -Infused Baked Potatoes Dinner #1 (Between the 4:30 and 7:30 services): Taco Quinoa and homemade guacamole and salsa. Dinner #2 AKA "Shepherd's Snack" (Between the 7:30 and 11 services): Amish One-Spoon Turkey Spaetzle, salad, pie, and homemade cappuccino. <br />
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Christmas Day: Breakfast #1: King Arthur Flour's Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones Breakfast #2 King Arthur Flour's Sour Cream Cinnamon Rolls Lunch: Guacamole, Salsa, Chips, and pies Dinner: Homemade pizza. (Andy slept on until 6 am so we didn't have time for breakfast #3 - Dutch Baby Oven pancake) Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-16049031775217178232013-01-06T19:51:00.001-05:002013-01-06T19:51:23.106-05:00Christmas 2012: Recipe Update #1Grammy and Grampy graciously got me THREE kitchen items. Thanks to them, I know have the third Good Eats cookbook, America's Test Kitchen's Quick Meals Cookbook, and my very own canner. I really couldn't tell you which item I am the most excited about. The Brown cookbook contains cutouts to make your very own yeast sock puppets. (Kitchen nerds unite!) There's many tasty vegan-adaptable treats in the latest ATK cookbook. My head spins when I think of canning the delicious bounty from our local farmer's market. My mouth waters at the possibility of eating Curly Girl's (heirloom tomatoes (http://curlygirlfarm.blogspot.com) in the winter time. <br />
Thanks, GP's! Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-80445192246748363912013-01-06T19:39:00.001-05:002013-01-06T19:39:22.636-05:00Christmas 2012: Raggedy Update #6This simply gorgeous ornament came from my very best friend. We've known each other since seventh grade. We now live in different states so our visits are few and far between. But we were able to spend most of a day together this holiday season and she gave me this ornament which I did not have! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAxGjnyGQkuZ4TpwCr1Nr9s4aRtwEP3X0cxxg9adBkzaGmGvI8CO8m2ZJ7ksu4TMEou_efwDm8GbldOVlb7BXSY6ZAG0JIG3RZivDW8l6UqvFkjEJ5bLIVvYa8WODo-6UPB5JUxsXBCSk/s640/blogger-image--1300733991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAxGjnyGQkuZ4TpwCr1Nr9s4aRtwEP3X0cxxg9adBkzaGmGvI8CO8m2ZJ7ksu4TMEou_efwDm8GbldOVlb7BXSY6ZAG0JIG3RZivDW8l6UqvFkjEJ5bLIVvYa8WODo-6UPB5JUxsXBCSk/s640/blogger-image--1300733991.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-85747869712147477392013-01-06T19:35:00.001-05:002013-01-06T19:35:42.003-05:00Christmas 2012: Raggedy Update #5The last of my beloved's Raggedy Christmas gifts was this book. It is in great condition and should make for a wonderful read! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-X6q9b2PsqXCPzJW-Poa2vYdJDVZpG0pe7cuTYynETw2yeWaFpF_-uiJE41XY9YD7I5ITIAp8sYqHZjK8mhxBGT69z-v8jpNWLwF6DfcH9B-zcWkUqM0y9l8ynfq3YqtKd-_yYUFtPIs/s640/blogger-image-1380539608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-X6q9b2PsqXCPzJW-Poa2vYdJDVZpG0pe7cuTYynETw2yeWaFpF_-uiJE41XY9YD7I5ITIAp8sYqHZjK8mhxBGT69z-v8jpNWLwF6DfcH9B-zcWkUqM0y9l8ynfq3YqtKd-_yYUFtPIs/s640/blogger-image-1380539608.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-50811629196891006292013-01-06T19:30:00.003-05:002013-01-06T19:33:40.643-05:00Christmas 2012: Raggedy Update #4My Raggedy clothing collection grew by another item this year with the edition of Raggedy scrubs! I thought of wearing it as a summer PJ top. But my son thinks it would be wonderful if I wore it the next time he is REALLY sick. I'm hoping it gets worn as a PJ top first, don't you? <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5brEYWl6nP79z57EHQlBREsXJYHlt39TNayIgh2cGrTxSu1qRFjnYxPsqCBuYlgMVwOlqMTwarpgHi2xW962nWkcsFfD5IuWvD3IM5dZpqV6MSAOv9DtFSwK2NjOwUsw4x9GHi9K59KQj/s640/blogger-image-92186505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5brEYWl6nP79z57EHQlBREsXJYHlt39TNayIgh2cGrTxSu1qRFjnYxPsqCBuYlgMVwOlqMTwarpgHi2xW962nWkcsFfD5IuWvD3IM5dZpqV6MSAOv9DtFSwK2NjOwUsw4x9GHi9K59KQj/s640/blogger-image-92186505.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-37557432367754917332013-01-06T19:30:00.001-05:002013-01-06T19:30:24.996-05:00Christmas 2012: Raggedy Update #3I'm not usually a souvenir t-shirt kind of gal, but my beloved found me this shirt FROM THE EXACT YEAR we visited the now closed Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum in Arcola, IL when our son was just a year and half. Wow! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_VhZ-LHRunL2pKNXdXa8eOCa54zuR8eMWt-4R62EoDz0_tfmR2h2Zw3Pq6X161KaZ3-Rl7LE5JKlADmdFrFGxbt5cpDZsAQ0A757bdbcGgeqZdD7lA7UPkCNtFV0rAxjz3tgCf14SCYx/s640/blogger-image--1082508760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_VhZ-LHRunL2pKNXdXa8eOCa54zuR8eMWt-4R62EoDz0_tfmR2h2Zw3Pq6X161KaZ3-Rl7LE5JKlADmdFrFGxbt5cpDZsAQ0A757bdbcGgeqZdD7lA7UPkCNtFV0rAxjz3tgCf14SCYx/s640/blogger-image--1082508760.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-33956097713630730932013-01-06T19:26:00.001-05:002013-01-06T19:26:28.977-05:00Christmas 2012: Raggedy Update #2This is gift caused squeals of delight Christmas morning because I had only seen it listed in the online CleveNet catalog as a non-circulating item. Despite several memorable trips to the Main library in downtown Cleveland, I was never able to locate it. That is all forgotten because I now have my very own copy. The illustrations are just so delightfully innocent. I especially like the "Hoppy Toad" one. As a child, my father ALWAYS admonished my sister's and my wiggles with "Stop it - you're not some hoppy toad!" <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcKzdd-agLXw57jw_TGy0xa-z2FkmJh6hKeHtrj50M97uMFZA0qmh4zETevy9AYSB6XZRDoZihAU3fyvoq2Df57S-WJEOosSQEPPyLE0Td7PtM4jnibtcF0PnSNXKNsRsTkhCex3adl0z/s640/blogger-image-588952370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcKzdd-agLXw57jw_TGy0xa-z2FkmJh6hKeHtrj50M97uMFZA0qmh4zETevy9AYSB6XZRDoZihAU3fyvoq2Df57S-WJEOosSQEPPyLE0Td7PtM4jnibtcF0PnSNXKNsRsTkhCex3adl0z/s640/blogger-image-588952370.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowim8iXMgU_qWghO0rUmbVSkCr3GSaNykjnJ4so4vhAoCiEImh3-k1b2cJnVLf8eKwyA4E1g8YUWCweBIhKerPf4WGG5nXLxKLkbVRkunForR3mxAlI-klJJy6fTj2J5Uj-mixPtDfcG1/s640/blogger-image--84947322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowim8iXMgU_qWghO0rUmbVSkCr3GSaNykjnJ4so4vhAoCiEImh3-k1b2cJnVLf8eKwyA4E1g8YUWCweBIhKerPf4WGG5nXLxKLkbVRkunForR3mxAlI-klJJy6fTj2J5Uj-mixPtDfcG1/s640/blogger-image--84947322.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-40801236612161539722013-01-06T19:20:00.001-05:002013-01-06T19:20:04.394-05:00Christmas 2012: Raggedy Update #1My beloved showered me with Raggedy-themed gifts again this Christmas. This dear pair of Knickerbocker Raggedys were adopted by us. Since the Andy is missing an arm, we nicknamed them "Handy and Hannah." <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZf3zYv7-Bb98hnLnMMiOvewCEu4ACC90kUbbK0TkthZn4e-1Jk4YwgKGkx1UGlyhyphenhyphenzeJNVGdwyN3G0Z8P_4jimKgRnCamMVrTC5hnoYWzGhtZQOoyzAmjaNhMiI0LWOgC0wralxjyoEm/s640/blogger-image-1899810991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZf3zYv7-Bb98hnLnMMiOvewCEu4ACC90kUbbK0TkthZn4e-1Jk4YwgKGkx1UGlyhyphenhyphenzeJNVGdwyN3G0Z8P_4jimKgRnCamMVrTC5hnoYWzGhtZQOoyzAmjaNhMiI0LWOgC0wralxjyoEm/s640/blogger-image-1899810991.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-75712127312592748192012-12-26T08:55:00.001-05:002012-12-26T08:58:31.098-05:00Boxing Day YumBombur enjoys leftover, "scruffy" cinnamon rolls. They are King Arthur's Sour Cream Cinnamon Rolls so they are delish even on the second day. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnlf8dFSpiKWd8TmmQeX4HW7AcArZzn8rar3tctBOiU9Yu2pDzwGJ9uVKq60iURXIjLNGqiZIgM5DpHIGyI5LK0FwxttVzhTqQ7cZ7uQbSuNMrN_COLDbDglkaA4eBzbMGnJLfrlM9i6u/s640/blogger-image--789314053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnlf8dFSpiKWd8TmmQeX4HW7AcArZzn8rar3tctBOiU9Yu2pDzwGJ9uVKq60iURXIjLNGqiZIgM5DpHIGyI5LK0FwxttVzhTqQ7cZ7uQbSuNMrN_COLDbDglkaA4eBzbMGnJLfrlM9i6u/s640/blogger-image--789314053.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-82406963894613261592012-10-18T20:21:00.001-04:002012-10-18T20:21:55.571-04:00Are they French Fries or Cancer-Blocking Sprouts?<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've never watched this show but these sprouts were AMAZING at dinner tonight! So easy and so yummy! </span><br />
<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe2/index.html#sthash.TEbzBnC5.cmfs">Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe : Ina Garten : Recipes : Food Network</a>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-91202251622947324242012-10-12T17:59:00.001-04:002012-10-12T17:59:23.849-04:00My First AuroraMy boys brought back a special friend from the Salt Fork State Park gift shop this afternoon - my very first Raggedy from the new manufacturer, Aurora. I had stayed behind to replace the thermostat (twelve hours after dealing with plumbing issues) and consider this cute, little fellow the perfect "payment" for my handyman skills. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FT5FRCsWegygV58bG4dtVG9lOo94a-GWXG5f3oP29KO2-5hAYmmC-WcP-GT7GxFxvco405q3E5Kmlk9-CCV9VcjyLx2MklANPBtFaKIrEa2K1kdUdtirzovVtb3obqntaCd0IflHGvul/s640/blogger-image-244988944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FT5FRCsWegygV58bG4dtVG9lOo94a-GWXG5f3oP29KO2-5hAYmmC-WcP-GT7GxFxvco405q3E5Kmlk9-CCV9VcjyLx2MklANPBtFaKIrEa2K1kdUdtirzovVtb3obqntaCd0IflHGvul/s640/blogger-image-244988944.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-33005622694954677092012-09-16T08:43:00.001-04:002012-09-16T08:43:44.890-04:00Raggedy KindnessIn the midst of some chaotic times in our household last month, a wonderful care package arrived in the mail. A fellow Lutheran pastor's wife/homeschooler/Looper/blogger sent me two Raggedys and a picture book. I've added them to my collection and will always have an extra smile when I see them. I hope some day to meet my benefactor in person. Until then, I enjoy her blog and hope you will check it out: http://daybydayathomeaway.blogspot.com/?m=1<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNfM44vqegUtDbHZroPIQ-ifE3Lo1nlGLmtHsZvjvRg-NWqUVTZSjxrcMfmE9jfGUmw4ZqgSgmLsoKXNQ0ocqAfFcHic2m4r7sgjaJLRNsFVjsLkKZ2jn276Fu5E2bqT-QMgUhfdWH-Fz/s640/blogger-image-692381765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNfM44vqegUtDbHZroPIQ-ifE3Lo1nlGLmtHsZvjvRg-NWqUVTZSjxrcMfmE9jfGUmw4ZqgSgmLsoKXNQ0ocqAfFcHic2m4r7sgjaJLRNsFVjsLkKZ2jn276Fu5E2bqT-QMgUhfdWH-Fz/s640/blogger-image-692381765.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-47038478696513908032012-09-08T19:36:00.000-04:002012-09-08T19:36:31.839-04:00Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 pinch hot red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 bay leaf<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes in juice*<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 Tablespoon brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">3 large slices good-quality white sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into 1-inch pieces*<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 cups chicken broth (or Not-Chick’n bouillon cubes and water) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Directions:</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Heat 2 tablespoons oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes/cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Stir in tomatoes and their juice. Using a potato masher, mash until no pieces bigger than 2 inches remain. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Stir in sugar and bread; bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until bread is completely saturated and starts to break down, about 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and discard.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Transfer half of soup to a blender, add 1tablespoon olive oil and process until soup is smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and repeat with remaining soup and oil. <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">(Or carefully use an immersion blender in the pot.)</span><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Rinse out Dutch oven and return soup to pot. Stir in broth. Return soup to a boil and season to taste with salt and pepper. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">*Cook’s Notes: I use 3.5 to 4 pounds of peeled, fresh tomatoes per batch. I also substitute our family’s favorite homemade white bread (King Arthur Flour’s Walter Sands’ White Bread) for the store-bought bread. I save the crusts for dunking into the soup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-28718232287371262512012-09-08T06:49:00.001-04:002012-09-08T06:49:21.410-04:00They Taste Even Better!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaykhT6gamvJUH46H_elQo2lj2FcghInLxR5Qm7ybLQywFnf-hS1thsUJICYk-bjKLKWDqq9N7Je6bEac-6zNax6HaGONb3nFR3esk7zH1PXmDLW1-YAZIOV2G4sMvTmWbexSD0MoNYW30/s640/blogger-image-226373248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaykhT6gamvJUH46H_elQo2lj2FcghInLxR5Qm7ybLQywFnf-hS1thsUJICYk-bjKLKWDqq9N7Je6bEac-6zNax6HaGONb3nFR3esk7zH1PXmDLW1-YAZIOV2G4sMvTmWbexSD0MoNYW30/s640/blogger-image-226373248.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-4126771852468922172012-09-05T00:06:00.001-04:002012-09-08T06:49:57.246-04:00Coming Soon to a Funeral Luncheon Near You!<a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/mini-picnic-rolls-recipe">Mini Picnic Rolls: King Arthur Flour</a><br />
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Sooooooo tasty!Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-37138491390722197662012-08-13T20:39:00.001-04:002012-08-13T20:39:26.819-04:00Move Over Bacon!Today I made King Arthur Flour's "Our Favorite Chip Cookies" (http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/our-favorite-chip-cookies-recipe) with a slight twist: I made them completely vegan! What a treat to know the cookies have NOTHING in them that can raise my husband's cholesterol or cause all sorts of nasties to my body and mind. I used an equal amount of Earth Balance as a substitute for the butter. This was my first attempt at using The Vegg, the Vegan Egg. (www.thevegg.com) Many thanks to @VeganHeartland on Twitter for alerting me to this modern miracle. What an amazing product! As many other bloggers have noted, it even SMELLS like an egg. I used the same mini food processor I had minced the oats in. I think it took me just as much time to make The Vegg as it would have taken me to crack "real" eggs into a measuring cup. I am looking forward to using them again soon. My family gave the cookies rave reviews at lunch. My hubby described them as "Chocolate chip cookies with a satisfying crackle." My son, who has watched too much Mystery Science Theater 3000 said, "Amazing - Rolling Stone." <br />
P.S. I got The Vegg from Amazon. With Prime, it arrived less than 24 hours after I placed my order! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZeDYaQCy0uSAE6spHJbJvE-4j7RppJ4qfxOpZz3rFONPM9wLiS5QUT280L8sk89Q_gUBlQRCYq8BnEuMdJ1qY3niEgi_Y4pcBKyqvj9_Oo_Kw1dXIQ-CIB_Zz_iqlggnQzat3bMW-hwo/s640/blogger-image--1336293620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZeDYaQCy0uSAE6spHJbJvE-4j7RppJ4qfxOpZz3rFONPM9wLiS5QUT280L8sk89Q_gUBlQRCYq8BnEuMdJ1qY3niEgi_Y4pcBKyqvj9_Oo_Kw1dXIQ-CIB_Zz_iqlggnQzat3bMW-hwo/s640/blogger-image--1336293620.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-80823256964614695142012-07-26T16:46:00.001-04:002012-07-26T16:46:43.525-04:00Asian SaladAnother tasty family favorite of summertime:<br />
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Salad: Toss together two bags of romaine; two cans mandarin oranges, drained; one can rice noodles; one package ramen noodles, crushed and without flavoring packet; and one cup total almonds and cashews. <br />
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Dressing: Combine 2/3 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 1/3 cup white sugar, 2 teaspoon seasoning salt (I use Penzey's 4S), and 1 Tablespoon ground pepper (I only used 2 teaspoons.) Pour over salad right before serving. <br />
Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-81563137897995813372012-07-06T22:06:00.000-04:002012-07-06T22:06:37.970-04:00We interrupt this program to bring you . . .. . . an wonderful offer from a fellow PW (pastor's wife.) My e-maginary friend Emily Cook has written an inspiring book about her daughter's illness. "Weak and Loved" is not your typical "I am a Christian Mom so I can handle this with a smile and bring homemade cookies to the potluck" type of book. It is a "real" story of how someone faced the many challenges of a sick loved one. I can not wait to finish reading it. Next weekend (July 15th and 16th) you can get a FREE copy of the ebook by contacting Emily at emilymariecook@weakandloved.com. If you missed the special offer, you can order ebooks and paperbacks at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. http://www.weakandloved.com/p/epilepsy.htmlRaggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-55333125701591234192012-06-14T15:07:00.001-04:002012-06-14T15:07:55.146-04:00Air Conditioning in a BowlThis fruit salad has been a family favorite since we were newlyweds, packing up my non air-conditioned apartment in Indiana in July 1998. In the summer, it always pains me to make something with canned and frozen ingredients instead of fresh ones but it is just SO REFRESHING! <br />
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Fruit Salad<br />
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2 cans of pineapple chunks, with juice<br />
12 oz frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed<br />
12 oz frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed <br />
20 oz frozen strawberries, thawed<br />
2 small or 1 large can of sliced peaches, drained and diced<br />
2 small or 1 large can of fruit cocktail, drained<br />
2 bananas, diced (optional)<br />
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Mix and freeze. Defrost one hour before serving. <br />
Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-3958954536686040992012-04-27T17:41:00.001-04:002012-04-27T17:41:34.326-04:00Me?!?This afternoon I received a VERY exciting email: I had been accepted to be a part of King Arthur Flour's "Consumer Advisory Panel." I had filled out a survey a few months back about our family's baking habits and, I guess, they liked what they saw. This answer did not work for Andy to his question, "Why did they pick YOU?" When he asked again, I answered "Because Mama tells all her family and friends about King Arthur Flour until they are so sick of hearing about it that they go and try it." That answer worked for him but maybe I should have added "Because she buys fifty pound bags of their flour and texts with Aimee back and forth about all their yummy recipes." <br />
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I'm one excited mama! <br />
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(P.S. There's a scoop and measuring cup in our unbleached AP flour because in our family we have once baker who weighs and one who measures.) <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmUmUGwNldpNvye8701p0sM1ZNALRYfwalTPiGwIAlxzi9cC5vJphCG2eoGWUIw-9hhh2LzMqn1XRXRZ1ElPk9L7tdzxrfjtIHd1T6iu7aiagdUsSim40hYknGd7YpfEUtATl7Q3_WmxhJ/s640/blogger-image-950627912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmUmUGwNldpNvye8701p0sM1ZNALRYfwalTPiGwIAlxzi9cC5vJphCG2eoGWUIw-9hhh2LzMqn1XRXRZ1ElPk9L7tdzxrfjtIHd1T6iu7aiagdUsSim40hYknGd7YpfEUtATl7Q3_WmxhJ/s640/blogger-image-950627912.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-71981041288747129142012-04-09T20:59:00.001-04:002012-04-09T21:05:52.925-04:00All in a day&apos;s work-Ah, Easter Monday! Time for a clergy family to relax. <br />
This year we took the day off of school and headed to the big city. I was able to pick up the last of the supplies I needed to make two very different homemade recipes. <br />
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The first is Chai Tea Concentrate. We love chai tea "lattes" but not the high prices or milk found in most store bought mixes. Mark spied the following recipe a few months ago. It was very easy to make and made the kitchen smell wonderful:<br />
http://yourlife.usatoday.com/fitness-food/recipes/recipe/2012/01/chai-tea-concentrate/610942/1<br />
We'll let you know what we think of it after breakfast tomorrow. <br />
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My other recipe is for homemade powdered laundry detergent. I had seen recipes for liquid ones but I have always preferred powder. Pinterest came to the rescue with the following recipe. I've done two loads and love the stuff. (It cost me $25 for the ingredients. And I will let you know how long it lasts in the Laundry Capital of America.)<br />
http://beingcreativetokeepmysanity.blogspot.com/2010/11/homemade-laundry-soap.html?m=1<br />
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Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-7519762265336684782012-04-07T10:47:00.001-04:002012-04-07T10:47:38.605-04:00Fits the BillThis morning I was looking for a breakfast that was<br />
*vegan<br />
*quick and easy<br />
*warm (my birdbath had ice in it?!?)<br />
*made only of pantry basics.<br />
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I found this recipe for Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal. http://vegan.sheknows.com/2011/08/26/pumpkin-pie-oatmeal/<br />
It fit the bill perfectly and was oh-so tasty. <br />
And now I know what to do with all those cans of pumpkin our dog abruptly stopped eating. :-)Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003064549041633853.post-65847033388948338172012-04-03T10:39:00.001-04:002012-04-03T10:39:51.618-04:00Why, why, why?!?Why have I been feeding my family store-bought hamburger buns when I know how easy and tasty home baked ones can be? <br />
I had a surplus of "high quality" buns in the freezer - a local restaurant supply store sells them laughably cheap so I haven't baked any for months. The stash ran out and I wanted to finally give the new bun pan a try. So this morning I baked up King Arthur Flour's Poultry Burger Buns (The Baking Sheet, Summer 2010, p. 17.) In the past I have substituted the poultry seasoning for various other spices with great success. Today I chose Penzey's Bavarian Seasoning to match the Meatless Ruebens on tonight's menu. I wish blogs had smelling features because my kitchen has a wonderful scent right now. I will return to making our family's rolls. <br />
Thank you, Grammy and Grampy for the bun pan! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JyK_8qhVrO_YwNHruZ1hM1YsCrI9f2letQCBTJMzONV79EdblmIGRtEUI53klF8B-gaiujG4lvoSzJ797sSM0X0b1-rM93uUiwQJ8K2GDa9bQ7SmDMWFA3VPRJnUnLXS3P6X6lQOiuHX/s640/blogger-image-103322660.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JyK_8qhVrO_YwNHruZ1hM1YsCrI9f2letQCBTJMzONV79EdblmIGRtEUI53klF8B-gaiujG4lvoSzJ797sSM0X0b1-rM93uUiwQJ8K2GDa9bQ7SmDMWFA3VPRJnUnLXS3P6X6lQOiuHX/s640/blogger-image-103322660.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8gFACS7Vkeme976hqYjw21FUmH29Vmht0WZzlXHdbeLpu3M8mZdNFJ4WB8GEMlUD-h2g-PdycJM1tdVNdICO8VcuYfUUz5mztI6rxvkq6gDVNB7IspoqeqHD9sTrsv43UCfnMLDcZqqQ/s640/blogger-image--1862200291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8gFACS7Vkeme976hqYjw21FUmH29Vmht0WZzlXHdbeLpu3M8mZdNFJ4WB8GEMlUD-h2g-PdycJM1tdVNdICO8VcuYfUUz5mztI6rxvkq6gDVNB7IspoqeqHD9sTrsv43UCfnMLDcZqqQ/s640/blogger-image--1862200291.jpg" /></a></div>Raggedy Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621465921015607239noreply@blogger.com2