April 7, 2008
We ran out of bread last night so this morning I started the next batch. Over the years DH has supplied me with necessary machines to make bread making easier as I get older. This wonderful mixer does a grand job of kneading the dough for me.
Kneading the dough, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
April 2, 2008
Here is the crock pot pea soup recipe for all those who requested it.
2 C (16 oz) dried green peas, rinsed
2 C diced ham (I used what I had, didn’t measure)
3 carrots peeled and sliced
1/2 C chopped onions
2 ribs of celery chopped, leaves included
1 or 2 cloves of garlic,minced
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons of parley flakes
salt to taste
1/2 t pepper
1 and 1/2 quarts of water
Layer in the crockpot in the order given. Do not stir.
Pour the hot water over and cover.
Cook for 4 to 5 hours on high or 8 to 10 on low.
Mash peas to thicken more if desired.
note: My daughter recommended adding diced potatoes but the suggestion came too late. I’ll try that next time)
The result was delicious and took very little time or work to have a yummy supper ready when I needed it.
April 1, 2008
I found an easy crockpot recipe for pea soup.
It’s all my sister’s fault. She served homemade pea soup for lunch yesterday and was it good. It reminded me I had some leftover Easter ham that needed to be used up and so I went to the computer. I was pleased to find a recipe that used the ingredients I had on hand.
I’ll let you know how it tastes!
Love that internet!, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
March 28, 2008
Fresh ground wheat berries and honey produced three loaves of delicious bread.
This morning’s bread, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
March 15, 2008
DH says these are “world class”. I think they are better than the first batch I cooked last week. I saved the extra dough and froze it and then last night took it out and put it in the refrigerator. This morning I took it out when I got up and let it warm a bit before rolling out and cutting. It was left to rise about 45 minutes and then I cooked it in lard. Last time I used cooking oil. The flavor was terrific.
Dunkin Donuts here I don’t come!, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
March 15, 2008
Yes, Jean, I’m getting ready to made the donuts. Come on by!!!
Sorry, Jean!, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
March 15, 2008
My friend , Jean, is always telling me she wishes I would show her pictures of what I am cooking. She no longer lives just around the corner but would have to drive 40 minutes to get here. I love to tease her!
Rising by the woodstove, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
March 9, 2008
glazed donuts, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
March 9, 2008
March 3, 2008
Moving sale bargain, not the chicken, the cast iron pan and cover!
Fried chicken, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
