Saturday Sites: Week Forty-Seven

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Some lovely places around the inter-nettings for your general amusement and entertainment.

1.) I must be creatively BRILLIANT.

2.) Oh great googly moogly! I wish I knew how to knit!

3.) TOTALLY ACCURATE.

4.) One of my best friends of over 20 years just had a baby. I imagine this dialogue…

5.) I think this cheesecake is in my near future…

6.) This is FANTASTIC news for my innards.

7.) This is one of the most honest internet posts I’ve seen in awhile…

8.) Choose her (or him) every day.

9.) Oooh, I was into this current hip fad before it was a current hip fad.

10.) This makes me giggle.

11.) This mosaic of Donald Trump is most excellent!

12.) These realistic family photos… YES.

13.) Better for depression than Prozac. Lift your spirits with turmeric lemonade.

14.) I would like this nutmeg maple cream pie, please.

15.) You won’t remember, but I will

16.) Things we still ask our moms… I most certainly still do!

17.) This is how much sex the happiest couples have.

18.) This makes me laugh much more than necessary.

19.) I absolutely love this photo gallery.

20.) This song, I’ve listened to over and over again this week…

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Moosewood Cookbook’s Pasta Al Cavolfiore [Spaghetti with Cauliflower]

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Hello World,

Long time no see. How in the world we’ve reached the middle of November eludes me. It appears this humble little blog inevitably took the back burner to busy life schedules. Regardless, here we are, with one of my favorite recipes for over two decades.

Mollie Katzen’s original Moosewood Cookbook was released in the late 70’s. My parents received the book from my dad’s parents as a wedding gift. Growing up, there were two staples in our house: the lasagna and the pasta al cavolfiore, or spaghetti with cauliflower. The lasagna was often reserved for dinners in which we had company over. The spaghetti? One of my favorite meals to request for my birthday. When a kid requests cauliflower spaghetti for any meal… really, it cannot be bad.

The cookbook was re-released in the early 2000’s as a 40th Anniversary edition, but to be frank, the recipes in the 70’s version are much better. If you’re looking for recipes that do in fact have less butter, cheese, dairy, then the new edition is for you. Perhaps for myself it’s as much about nostalgia – the memory of my mom in the kitchen chopping cauliflower or the smell of basil cooking with garlic in hot olive oil – as the less healthy recipes. Regardless, here’s the original pasta al cavolfiore recipe. May it bring you as much joy as it does for my heart and belly.

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Moosewood Cookbook’s Pasta Al Cavolfiore [Spaghetti with Cauliflower]

Serves 6-8 folks.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium head of cauliflower, broken or cut into 1-inch flowerets
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups tomato puree
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1 pound uncooked, thin spaghetti

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Directions:
Heat half of the oil (2 tablespoons) in a deep skillet. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and basil. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the cauliflower then sprinkle with the salt. Cook until the cauliflower is tender (15-20 minutes).

Once the cauliflower is tender, add the tomato puree, stirring to combine. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. In a bowl, combine the parmesan and cheddar cheeses, mixing thoroughly.

While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

Once the pasta has cooked, drain. In a large baking dish toss the cooked pasta with the remaining oil (2 tablespoons), butter and half of the cheese. Pour the cauliflower sauce over the pasta, then top with the remaining cheese. Serve immediately.

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Day to Day Life: Weeks 42, 43, 44!

It appears our days are filled with so many shenanigans, I lose track of all time. I’ll think to myself “I should write a Monday post…” and then suddenly it’s Saturday and I’m exhausted. A quick browse-through of the last few weeks:

What is this? Our washing machine broke and this is the laundry that accumulated over the course of three days. Yes, three days.
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Don’t fret! Although it took a couple weeks, these beauties arrived. They’re bigger than the last and will hopefully cut down on the number of laundry loads each week.
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Adult dinner-ing at its finest.
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One of my favorite walks home this time of year.
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This guy and girl are getting older and requiring a little more assistance daily… They turned 11 in August.
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (4 of 30)

We’ve hit fall, but have had some gorgeous weather recently. Tomatoes are still red and ripe.
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (3 of 30)

There have been a number of trips out of town for water polo. This photo is after Vincent’s team totally dominated all weekend and won first place in the Salem Tournament.
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (12 of 30)

This fella has been on a number of the polo trips with us…
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (13 of 30)

Little Chicken having a bath!
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (8 of 30)

Some lovely clouds somewhere along I-5 Northbound.
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (9 of 30)

While running errands one morning, the hubby and I attempted to get burritos in 3 different places… When all those places were closed, we gave up… then rode by In-N-Out, which just opened their first location outside of California here. The line was almost nonexistent (which has been unheard of) so… neapolitan shake and animal style fries to share for breakfast.
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (7 of 30)

So many road trips… the roads begin to all seem like this.
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (10 of 30)

Somebody got braces… Getting braces is a significant step towards achieving a straight and healthy smile. It’s an exciting journey that often requires the expertise of a dental professional. While orthodontists specialize in the alignment of teeth and jaw, the support of a skilled cosmetic dentist Park Slope NY can complement the orthodontic treatment. By working closely with both professionals, individuals can ensure comprehensive dental care throughout their orthodontic journey. A cosmetic dentist can provide guidance on maintaining oral hygiene, offer cosmetic treatments to enhance the overall appearance of the smile, and assist in achieving optimal dental health once the braces are removed. With the combined expertise of an orthodontist and a cosmetic dentist, individuals can look forward to a beautiful, confident smile at the end of their orthodontic treatment.
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My hubby was part of a reading in Eugene. That week we drove home from Salem Sunday, drove up to Eugene Tuesday, drove to Ashland Wednesday, then drove up to Cottage Grove on Friday! It was pretty silly. But! The reading went well…
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (14 of 30)

And we took it upon ourselves to find excellent New York style pizza in town…
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (15 of 30)

And the clouds were impeccably moody!
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (16 of 30)

Do you know what is going on in the photo? LOTS of sass and LOTS of not listening to Julie (i.e. “Don’t stand on Nana’s countertops…” “I can do whatever I want!” Geeze!)!
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (2 of 30)

Homemade Yumm bowls one night.
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (11 of 30)

Chicken has been to all the water polo tournaments. Because of his crazy legs, it’s hard for him to get comfortable sometimes… so he gets to ride shotgun in my lap.
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (18 of 30)

Both the Ashland boys and girls water polo teams are first in their conference. That means they’ll go up on Thursday to play in the District tournament and hopefully play for first in state next weekend.
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (19 of 30)

Fluffy, TALL biscuits and mushroom gravy for breakfast.
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (17 of 30)

There are certain days that bourbon:thirty comes waaaay before 5 o’clock! ;)
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Moody moon skies.
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (25 of 30)

Boo!
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (27 of 30)

Silas insisted Craig try on the costume he and his mom made for Halloween…
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Meanwhile Vincent and his friends went as Scooby Doo and the gang. (Thelma met up with them later into the night.)
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One of my favorite dinners in a while! Vegetable chow mein with crisp ginger soy tofu!
Day to Day Life Weeks 42, 43, 44 (24 of 30)

Hope you’ve all been enjoying the last few weeks!

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Day to Day Life: Week Forty-One

A peek at the last week:

Fall colors everywhere!
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Vegetarian chik’n noodle soup for the plague-ridden folks around here early in the week…
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My 3-year-old niece’s Halloween costume… Teehee!
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Somebody likes to hang out on my bed at bedtime…
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A tiny door to a tiny home in large, large tree on a walk home…
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Selfie with a little Kaua’i love.
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The saddest moment in homemade pizza night — when you attempt to pull your cheese pizza out of the oven and discover that your pizza stone mysteriously broke in half.
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A miscellaneous, thrown together dinner of orzo, lots of cheeses, sundries tomatoes and slow oven roasted tomatoes.
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My dad came to visit on a quick 24 hour trip. Post-dinner conversation his first night.
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Silas then taught him how to play Speed this morning.
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We went to the Harvest Festival at a nearby farm… Child of the corn.
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My dad had never seen this part of Oregon.
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Pear-launching.
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Hubby.
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We got so damn lost in the corn maze. We finally made our own exit! Bwahaha!
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Here’s the “map” they kindly told us we could take a picture of… totally useless.
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Moody skies around the valley…
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Hope you had a lovely week!

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Saturday Sites: Week Forty-One

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Some fun places around the inter-nettings:

1.) This is a very, very useful website! (Check out the web address when you click through…)

2.) I’m pretty sure I need this hoodie, but it’ll have a pigeon on it. And I will carry Chicken with me everywhere I go. Bwahaha!

3.) My OCD brain loves these arrangements!

4.) Oh, Onion. This probably isn’t so far off…

5.) Lets use these compliments more.

6.) “I’m too old for this shit.”

7.) I’m very curious about this mushroom bacon.

8.) Oh my. These animals are so good.

9.) Are these photo depictions more accurate for your own Instagram photos?

10.) The size of these animals is nearly overwhelming.

11.) Lets eat all the steamed eggs. Okay, thanks.

12.) Peoples’ rights to, choices for, experiences of, childbearing are so personal. It seems the question of “so when are you having babies,” is even more prominent when you’re married and hit 30.

13.) I’ve got good news for you if you really, really like unicorns…!

14.) Tips for less kitchen waste. I’ll never toss the sour milk again!

15.) These words

16.) Good news: why you should never make your bed!

17.) I believe these nachos are in our future. Vegetarianized, but still.

18.) Here’s some food for thought

19.) I want to make this cake.

20.) I’m pretty sure I’d eat this dip by the spoonful.

21.) Thirty questions to ask your kid instead of, “how was your day?”

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Homemade Yumm! Bowls

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Although Ashland doesn’t have one, various cities here in Oregon (and even Washington now) we have a restaurant chain called Cafe Yumm, which promotes earth-friendly, healthy food. The most popular menu items are essentially glorified bowls of rice and beans, but the addition of their secret “Yumm Sauce” is oddly addicting. The sauce is uniquely rich and tangy, gluten free and vegan, and when added to wraps, rice bowls, sandwiches, soups, etc., you cannot go wrong.

The first time I had a Yumm bowl was while traveling through Eugene, Oregon (birthplace of the original Yumm Cafe). Often when on the road, we eat a lot of Mexican food and pizza, because they’re easy vegetarian options. However, the discovery of the yumm bowl felt like a dynamic discovery. It was much healthier feeling and certainly a very fulfilling meal.

There are many copy-cat homemade Yumm Sauce recipes floating around the web, each with slight variations. Most use soybeans, which I opted not to use (for sheer inability to find them while at the grocery store). You can tweak the ingredients to your desired flavor.

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Homemade Yumm! Bowls

Ingredients:

For the Yumm sauce (yields about 4 cups):
1 cup almond flour/meal
2/3 cup nutritional/brewers yeast
1 cup cooked garbanzo beans
1/2 cup cooked cannellini beans
1 cup water or vegetable broth
2/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic
1 1/2-2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 cup sunflower (or other lightly flavored) oil

For the bowls:
medium grain brown rice, cooked
black beans, cooked
mild or medium red salsa
shredded cheddar cheese
diced tomatoes
avocado slices
sour cream
sliced olives
chopped cilantro
Yumm sauce

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Directions:
To make the sauce, combine the almond meal, nutritional yeast, garbanzo beans, cannellini beans, water or broth, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and curry powder in a food processor or high speed blender. Blend until all the ingredients come together into a thick, almost paste-like sauce. Add in the oil and blend again until smooth. Refrigerate at least an hour before using so the flavors can meld together. You can make the sauce up to 24 hours in advance.

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To assemble the Yumm! bowls, layer your desired amounts of rice, beans, salsa, cheese, diced tomato, avocado slices, Yumm Sauce, sour cream, olives, and cilantro.

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Day to Day Life: Weeks 38, 39 + 40

Water polo and school schedules are keeping us on our toes! Here’s a peek at the last few weeks:

Good friends, sharing their garden goodies!
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Turned said goodies into good sauce! (Winter’s looking GOOD.)
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One week all I wanted to eat was oatmeal.
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Gorgonzola bacon cheeseburgers (vegetarian style) are a win-win situation here.
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An easy dinner one evening.
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My husband and a band he put together played a music benefit two nights in a row here in Ashland.
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Lunch, out with my buddy Janet at Sammich here in town. This sammich was so damn delicious.
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What to do while you wait for your pizza to-go? Chug a beer! Ha.
Forbidden Rice Blog | Day to Day Life, Weeks 38, 39, 40 (9 of 32)

Another easy meal some other night… Rice, Quorn Chik’n Cutlets, gravy, and roasted maple cinnamon delicate squash.
Forbidden Rice Blog | Day to Day Life, Weeks 38, 39, 40 (8 of 32)

Burrito bowl and cantaloupe fresca.
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Balance. Hehe! COOKIES.
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I should probably drink more of these.
Forbidden Rice Blog | Day to Day Life, Weeks 38, 39, 40 (14 of 32)

Even though I rather have more of these.
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Soft tacos!
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Silas and Vincent, hanging out in between water polo games up in Newberg.
Forbidden Rice Blog | Day to Day Life, Weeks 38, 39, 40 (16 of 32)

Kicking ass. His team came in third overall that weekend. This weekend, they didn’t lose a single game of the 4 they played.
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Lots of car rides in the last few weeks…
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Galaga King. (FREE Galaga in Eugene at one of our favorite fun stops – Level Up Arcade.)
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Caught part of the blood moon eclipse!
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Trying to find a cozy napping spot before the next polo match…
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The skies around here, this time of year, are magical.
Forbidden Rice Blog | Day to Day Life, Weeks 38, 39, 40 (23 of 32)

This message might be magical but I don’t know what it means… ;)
Forbidden Rice Blog | Day to Day Life, Weeks 38, 39, 40 (27 of 32)

This may be the best damn spinach and cheese lasagna I’ve ever made.
Forbidden Rice Blog | Day to Day Life, Weeks 38, 39, 40 (24 of 32)

My husband gave the Keynote speech for SOU Convocation this year. It was pretty badass!
Forbidden Rice Blog | Day to Day Life, Weeks 38, 39, 40 (25 of 32)

Homemade Yumm! bowl. Recipe soon!
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Little Chicken going for a little Chicken car ride, looking out the window with his little Chicken eyes.
Forbidden Rice Blog | Day to Day Life, Weeks 38, 39, 40 (26 of 32)

Boys team after their second win Friday night.
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The North Eugene teams were kind enough to express their love for our Ashland kids… And then on Saturday morning, Ashland kicked their butts. Both the boys and girls teams! Ha!
Forbidden Rice Blog | Day to Day Life, Weeks 38, 39, 40 (29 of 32)

A wee-little celebratory treat at Heaven on Earth (confer with the Googles).
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One of my favorite things after traveling is coming home and cooking real, home cooked food. Mac and cheese and big fat salad (hooray, greens!)
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Happy October!

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Green Smoothies

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You know those folks who are ALL OVER green smoothies? The ones who tell you how delicious they are, or what a great breakfast or snack they make? I am not one of those people. Up until this recipe, you couldn’t pay me to drink a green smoothie. I think it has to do with the weird green stuff — spirulina, specifically, I don’t want anything to do with. I do understand the nutritional value, but if the stuff doesn’t taste good I sure as hell don’t want it in my smoothie.

On the other hand, raw spinach doesn’t have a strong after (or during, or before) taste. It’s pretty easy to mask and when thrown into a smoothie that has some other sweet, strong flavors to mask its savoriness, it’s simple to add in nutrition without sacrificing flavor. Hooray!

Greens supplements like the one at https://www.outlookindia.com/outlook-spotlight/athletic-greens-ag1-review-is-it-worth-the-hype-or-superfood-don-t-buy-until-you-read-this-news-301982/ can be a convenient and effective way to supplement your nutrient intake.

This smoothie is filling and makes a great snack when your energy is running low. I actually had it for lunch one afternoon. Nutrition-wise, it’s under 300 calories, low in fat and sugar, and carries a decent amount of protein. Plus the kids happily drank it, which says a lot as well!

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Green Smoothies

Makes approximately 56 ounces/about 3 1/2 servings.

Ingredients:
8 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt
2 frozen bananas
2 cups frozen mango chunks
2 cups fresh pineapple (or frozen)
one 11.2 ounce can pulp-free coconut water
4 ounces pear or apple juice
4 cups spinach

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Directions:
Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

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Meatless Monday: Veggie Chowder

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It’s mid September. Is that too early for soup? Just a few days ago Southern Oregon temperatures still reached the triple digits. The next few days, we aren’t expecting temps out of the 60’s. Can we say Fall is here?

Soup never screams excitement to me. It’s a comfort food. Maybe it’s a lot of boring standing around in front of the stove stirring chunks of vegetables together. Maybe you like that kind of thing. I won’t judge you.

Soup’s a transporter of the seasons, wanted or not. The following chowder is comforting, hearty, quite easy to throw together and a good Fall or Winter basic soup staple.

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Veggie Chowder

Serves 8-10 people

Ingredients:

1 stick butter
1 lage onion, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups whole milk
4 cups (1 quart) No-Chicken broth
4 large carrots, peeled and diced into 1/8-inch thick rounds
1 small head of broccoli, trimmed into florets and bite-size pieces
3 ears of fresh corn, trimmed off the cob (or roughly 2 cups frozen corn)
5-6 medium sized russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper\
8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
chives, chopped

Forbidden Rice Blog | Meatless Monday  Veggie Chowder

Directions:

In a large stock pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender (5-6 minutes). Add the celery and garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 2 more minutes).

Sprinkle in the flour, being sure to coat all the vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the milk and broth, stirring well. Continue cooking until the soup begins to thicken (5-10 minutes).

Add in the carrots, broccoli, corn, potatoes, salt, dill, coriander and pepper. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook the soup until the potatoes and corn are tender (an hour or so). Taste and add more salt or pepper if you prefer.

Serve topped with sharp cheddar and a sprinkle of chives.

** If you want a thinner soup, feel free to add more broth or milk.

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Forbidden Rice Blog | Meatless Monday  Veggie Chowder

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Day to Day Life: Week Thirty-Seven

A little peek at the last week:

Goodnight, sky.
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A thrown together dinner one night. Pan seared polenta, topped with fontina, homemade pesto, feta and fresh tomatoes. Trader Joe’s veggie chicken sausage and some caesar salad.
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My go-to happy place.
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Water polo season is absolutely in full effect… Vincent and Kenya (Silas’s sister) had a scrimmage game early in the week.
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Silas hung out at the game, too.
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Tuesdays. (Sorry… not so sorry.) And why everyone should download the Dubsmash App. Hah.
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How to be a less grumpy person mid-week. ;) Salmon, tuna, shrimp, avocado, cucumber, and chili mayo.
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This guy came running out into the street one afternoon as we drove to Silas’s school.
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An end-of-the-summer flavored beer.
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This guy, always looking guilty.
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And this girl, always wanting to shake my hand or get as close as physically possible to me.
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A potato corn chowder one night.
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Here’s a throwback for you to perhaps the girliest outfit I wore between the ages of 5 and 16. Barefoot in Michigan, because I am always going to be an island girl.
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Enchilada casserole thinga-ma-bob.
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On Saturday there was a pick-up water polo game that both boys went to. Silas played with kids who were anywhere from 15 to nearly 20.
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Since there were some alumni players as well as current players, things got a little funny…
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Silas even attempted a shot on Vincent…
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And made a goal. Then nonchalantly turned around while Vincent smiled.
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Zucchini cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
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Aaaand my favorite dinner night… ;)
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