Jan. 6, 2006 - Thank you for the warm welcome!
Thank you to all you dear ladies who have welcomed me in this venture of mine!
Today, it's overcast and snow is once again, forecasted. Oh, to look outside last night and watch the falling snow was such a beautiful sight! Made me think of this verse:
"God has made everything beautiful in its time"... Ecclesiates 3:11 (NIV) When I awoke this morning, the trees were so laden with the snow and it was indeed, beautiful!
I have decided to usher in this New Year with a heart that desires not only to be a better steward of our family budget but to also focus more on our family. So many times, "other" activities or people can steal us away from what we cherish most. This evening will be a quiet time for me as I try to draft a new household budget (not an easy task as dh started getting paid weekly instead of biweekly) and then will also draft a household schedule which will hopefully, encourage all of us to be better stewards of our time..
Our dinner tonight is cheeseburger soup~ a family favorite and one I truly love!
Here's the recipe:
Cheeseburger Soup
lb. of ground beef
3/4C. chopped onion
3/4C. shredded carrots (I sometimes chop mine)
3/4C. chopped celery
1T. dried basil
1 tsp. dried parsley or 1 T. of fresh, chopped parsley
4T. butter
3C.chicken broth
4C.potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4C.all-purpose flour
2C.shredded cheddar
1 1/2C. milk
1/4C. flour
~In a pot, melt 1 T. of the butter over medium heat. Cook and stir veggies and beef until the beef is cooked.
~Stir in the basil and the parsley and add the broth and potatoes...Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes.
~Melt remainder of butter in a bowl and whisk in flour until smooth..Gradually add milk and whisk until well blended.
~Add milk mixture (slowly) to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and then simmer.
~Stir in cheese and when cheese is melted, add the sour cream and heat through but do NOT boil..
Cowboy Cookies are what we will be making tonight~the children love to help me bake! We are planning our menu already for our "goodies" we make for Valentine's Day which we will give some to the neighbor and some to others at our church..I am searching for a verse to go along with these goody bags and will print the verse on cardstock and then hole punch them and attach to the bag..
Menus for the rest of the week are completed and coupons are clipped~hopefully, tomorrow morning will be a good time to do our grocery shopping but not too sure if the weather will cooperate..*smile*
Sending prayers up for those famillies who lost loved ones in the mine earlier this week~May the peace and comfort only our Lord can give, sustain thee..
Comments
Jan. 7, 2006 - Hi missed friend!
Posted by WomenofSimplicity
So glad to get your email sharing that you are blogging:-) Looks like you have your Home and Heart gals here with you as well saying Hi!
Love, Peggy
Jan. 7, 2006 - Welcome to Homeschool Blogger!
Posted by cynthiarobin
I'm so glad you've joined us here, and I'm really looking forward to getting to know you better via this venue; I know you're going to be a true blessing to everyone who reads your blog, and I pray you're blessed in return.
I'm copying down your recipe for Cheeseburger Soup...it sounds yummy! See ya at Clean and Cozy Home!
Hugs,
Cynthia Robin
Jan. 11, 2006 - Yum!
Posted by catherinelove
Your Cheeseburger Soup is fabulous! We love it, too!
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