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Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

Cream of Mushroom soup is the magic to making the mundane tasty if you ask me. Unfortunately the canned version has lots of preservatives and chemicals in it, so I either try to go with the organic version or make my own when time permits.

Making homemade cream of mushroom soup is simple and tastes so much better than its canned counterpart. I’ll admit whipping up your own version is a little more costly and surely takes more time than using the canned version but the taste makes up for the effort.

The Ingredients are about as basic as they come.

Mushrooms, a few seasonings, flour, broth and milk.

 

Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

 

Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

 

Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

 

 

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This is a condensed version, so if you have plans to enjoy it as a soup, I recommend diluting it with either broth or water. In recipes you can use as is in a 1:1 ratio. Store in a glass mason jar in the refrigerator for a week.

 

Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup of Flour
  • 2/3 cup of Milk
  • 1 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Celery Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Pepper
Instructions
  1. Boil vegetable broth to boil in a large pan
  2. In a bowl, whisk together milk and flour until flour is dissolved
  3. Add in remaining ingredients and continue whisking until incorporated
  4. Add the milk/flour mixture to the broth, whisking to combine
  5. Reduce heat to medium, allow to cook until thickened (3-5 minutes) stirring constantly
  6. Remove from heat. Use immediately or store in airtight container in refrigerator

 

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Catching Up

I take it you all noticed I didn’t finish my blog every day in November challenge.   I managed to hold on strong through Thanksgiving week, then entertaining company and nursing a nasty cold slowed me all the way down.

I’m inching my way back to feeling like myself with an annoying cough that still hasn’t quite left the building but I am thankful for being able to breath out of my nose without congestion. I keep telling you it is the little things.

…but please don’t ask me about the pile of laundry that always seems to accumulate when I’m out of commission.

As a result of being laid out and sick, Christmas has not happened around here. There are a few haphazard decorations here and there, the elves are moving every few days or so and I still have pumpkins on my porch.  Addison had her first round of Nutcracker performances this past weekend, she has two more shows on Saturday and Sunday, then I feel like I can breathe.

This time of year, like clockwork I start going over what went right in the year and where I missed the mark.

Sunday, after doing a photo shoot at Piedmont Park instead of rushing home, I thought I would take a walk, and some photos. As I walked the park on an unseasonably warm Sunday afternoon in December, I took in the beauty of the last bit of color holding on to the trees.  I spent some time thinking about the past year and where I’m headed in 2018. I’m proud to say I really improved in a lot of areas this year and slacked in others but as a whole I am proud of my progress and am ready to close out 2017 with no regrets and usher in 2018 with open arms to give and receive.

Much like leaves fall and start anew in the Spring that’s how I feel about the start of a new year, there is something invigorating about a fresh start. Then again I feel this away about Mondays and the first day of the month. While I know I can essentially start over at any time there is something to be said about the “official” mark of starting a new week, a new month, a new year.

While I was sitting and taking in the calm of the evening hoping to catch the buildings light up, I observed a couple having  engagement photos done and they let go yellow smoke for a photo effect. I watched as it wafted across the lake.

 

I’ve really been meaning to pick up my camera more for recreational purposes. That stroll in the park with my camera and my thoughts was just what I needed for a little clarity on a few things. That little self care moment was  welcomed and very much needed.

This post was all over the place, very indicative of how I feel these days. Haphazard and free would explain it best. I’m so glad I’m learning to roll with the punches and not sweat the small stuff.

How was your Thanksgiving? Are you deep in Christmas decor? Are you like me, counting down the days until Christmas break?

Be on the look out for a reader survey in the next few days. I really want to take inventory of what brings you here daily, the things you like, the things you don’t like, and what you want to see more or less of as I start planning my content for 2018.

As always, I’m so thankful for you stopping by here. Have a great week!

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Tech Gifts for Busy Women

Thank you to Intel for powering/sponsoring this gift guide.

Time management is a huge component of being successful as a busy women and/or mom on the go. “No time wasted” is one of my mantras and it simply means that every minute of my day needs to be devoted to something to ensure my life runs as efficiently as possible, and I can climb in my bed at a decent time.

Products that are easy to transport and have the power to connect to wifi/bluetooth wherever you are can turn those downtimes while commuting, waiting on a lesson, or at a game entertaining and productive.

Here are a few tech items that make great gifts for the women in your life that are constantly on the go.

1 | Intel Lenova 920 Yoga This is the gift that keeps on giving. Whether for a mom on the go or any member of your family, the versatility of this laptop and the speed of the 8th Gen Core processor makes light work of traditional work actions, streaming and powering other high tech apps and products that they may already own. Based on its performance capabilities, the Lenovo 920 Yoga makes subsequent gift giving a little easier during the year. Just keep gifting tech products that will work seamlessly with the laptop.

Lenovo 920 Yoga

2 | Canon G9x Mark II This camera is sleek and pretty! It’s wifi/bluetooth enabled so you can easily download images and HD recorded video to your computer for editing or sharing from wherever you are. You will capture great memories with 20.1 megapixels and HD video capabilities. The camera is also touch screen.

3 |Bohm Headphones The sleek look of these bluetooth/wireless headphones are head turning. These are great for listening to music or your favorite podcast while on the go.

4 | Streaming App/Magazine Gifting an online subscription to a magazine or streaming service whether it be for books, music or movies is a great gift. I love Real Simple Magazine, and my sweet neighbor has gifted me a subscription for the past two years. Most print versions of magazines now come with a free online subscription that can be accessed from any phone, tablet or laptop.

5 | Stylish laptop bag Protect the laptop with a stylish and functional carrying bag. This one from Kate Spade is a classic.

If you’re into gaming or know someone who is, you may consider buying a league smurfs account, I’ve heard amazing things about it so check them out!

And to go along with that, my friend recently looked into improving his broadband speed. He wasn’t exactly happy with his service so he looked to change providers. He found a fantastic quote through Usave. On top of saving money, he has the service he has always wanted. If you were interested in getting the right broadband for yourself, find more here.

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My Mama’s Apple Pie

It is so hard to believe that 2018 will mark 10 years since I lost my mother. At times it seems like just yesterday and sometimes it feels like an eternity that I have lived my life without her here beside me.

The holidays are always hard when it comes to missing loved ones. I’m no different than any one else when it comes to dealing with grief during the holidays.  One way I have found to honor my mother is by adding things she did during the holidays in our traditions. She only baked her apple pie during the holidays and you couldn’t tell me she hadn’t whipped up some magical concoction until her friend told me that her magic apple pie recipe lie in a pie plate that I still have.

 

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I have since put it away because my children can be extra clumsy and they way memories and irreplaceable items are set up I thought it best to take it off display.

The recipe is really simple and contains sugar. Sooooo if you are watching your sugar or you have a thing against sugar …….this is not the recipe for you.

 

 

My Mama’s Apple Pie
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Ingredients
  • 6 cups of pared, sliced tart apples
  • ¾ cup of Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • Pie Crust ( store bought or handmade, whatever floats your boat)
Instructions
  1. Line pie pan with pie crust
  2. Fill with 6c. of apples
  3. In a bowl combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon
  4. Sprinkle mixture over apples
  5. Dot top of apples with butter cubes
  6. Cover with pie crust and seal edges.
  7. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes

 

Do you have a special keepsake recipe that you make only during the holidays?

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