Not much is going on here. Lots of cooking, some shopping, and much relaxed hanging out together. What a delight it is for us to be able to be in each other's company again!
On Ahren's first night home, we made clam chowder, which turned out delicious. It does not photograph well, but along with a loaf of crusty bread, it was tummy-warming, tasty, and wonderful. It came from the website "Simply Happy Foodie".
I get so excited talking and visiting that my photos are garbage. I will try to calm down and hold my hands still and compose my shots better, I promise.
We were still on a soup kick so we made chicken tortilla soup the next night. I have to say, it was the best I have ever made. We added a pasilla pepper and half a jalapeno and the flavor was amazing. Here is a link to the recipe we used. There were a lot of other great-sounding soup recipes on this site, so I encourage you to take a look. We even fried corn tortilla strips to use as a garnish, which were sensational. I could have eaten those by the handful. Which I might have done…
We have no firm plans for this week. Sara will come to visit, but we are just living in the moment otherwise. Hope you are enjoying this last week before Christmas!
36 responses to “Cooking, Shopping, and Hanging Out”
What fun! Enjoy your visit with Ahren!
What fun! Enjoy your visit with Ahren!
What fun! Enjoy your visit with Ahren!
What a wonderful Christmas your family is having. Having loved ones around is just the best. I read your post from a week ago about your nephew – so glad to hear he is doing well. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
What a wonderful Christmas your family is having. Having loved ones around is just the best. I read your post from a week ago about your nephew – so glad to hear he is doing well. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
What a wonderful Christmas your family is having. Having loved ones around is just the best. I read your post from a week ago about your nephew – so glad to hear he is doing well. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I’ve been making soup too. So easy to warm up. put sourdough bread with butter with it and it is heaven. glad Ahren made it home safely.
I’ve been making soup too. So easy to warm up. put sourdough bread with butter with it and it is heaven. glad Ahren made it home safely.
I’ve been making soup too. So easy to warm up. put sourdough bread with butter with it and it is heaven. glad Ahren made it home safely.
I like that recipe site. I use a lot of her recipes.
I like that recipe site. I use a lot of her recipes.
I like that recipe site. I use a lot of her recipes.
Some of my favorite soups!
I love your tree table runner.
Some of my favorite soups!
I love your tree table runner.
Some of my favorite soups!
I love your tree table runner.
Can you tell us where to find the clam chowder recipe? It looks delicious!
Can you tell us where to find the clam chowder recipe? It looks delicious!
Can you tell us where to find the clam chowder recipe? It looks delicious!
Just relax and enjoy your time with family – no plans at necessary! Merry Christmas
Just relax and enjoy your time with family – no plans at necessary! Merry Christmas
Just relax and enjoy your time with family – no plans at necessary! Merry Christmas
Living in the moment is the perfect way to spend your time while Ahren is home. Sometimes too much planning spoils the fun of just being together. Cook, bake & enjoy each other’s company!
Living in the moment is the perfect way to spend your time while Ahren is home. Sometimes too much planning spoils the fun of just being together. Cook, bake & enjoy each other’s company!
Living in the moment is the perfect way to spend your time while Ahren is home. Sometimes too much planning spoils the fun of just being together. Cook, bake & enjoy each other’s company!
Nothing better than having “the kids” home for the holidays! Enjoy every moment!
Nothing better than having “the kids” home for the holidays! Enjoy every moment!
Nothing better than having “the kids” home for the holidays! Enjoy every moment!
How nice to have this time with your son – enjoy the holidays!
How nice to have this time with your son – enjoy the holidays!
How nice to have this time with your son – enjoy the holidays!
How did I not comment earlier?? Have a wonderful time with your family, having “the kids home” like Jane R said!
Your soup recipes look delicious and just right for a cool Christmas season supper.
How did I not comment earlier?? Have a wonderful time with your family, having “the kids home” like Jane R said!
Your soup recipes look delicious and just right for a cool Christmas season supper.
How did I not comment earlier?? Have a wonderful time with your family, having “the kids home” like Jane R said!
Your soup recipes look delicious and just right for a cool Christmas season supper.
What a lovely gift to have your kids with you at Christmas!!!
Have a wonderful and fun holiday with your family (and Archie!🐶)
What a lovely gift to have your kids with you at Christmas!!!
Have a wonderful and fun holiday with your family (and Archie!🐶)
What a lovely gift to have your kids with you at Christmas!!!
Have a wonderful and fun holiday with your family (and Archie!🐶)