Recipes for positive food for thought!

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Thought I would share that our neighbour, 'Maureen' has gone into hospital just a short while ago. It appears as if she is going 'downhill' quite rapidly; however, at least, she will be 'under observation' as to what her situation is? The first go around of the medication she received, caused her 'more harm than good'; and now the second 'modified' medication, is ??? as well. A tidbitz frightening; with the concern that she may be worse off than previously?

We are in the process of 'waiting' for news on our project; and doing our bittidz best in being patient, calm, confident, and joyful all at once. It is hard to do; and yet I now, as I type, refer to Psalm 18, verse 2: 'The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower'.

Glad Alan made a whole bunch of soup; 'Maureen' loved it; and called us later in the evening to thank us and also for the 'recipe!' Here is Praying too, that 'Maureen' will be home before too long, and that we can give her some TLC soup. For a futher bit of background, you may wish to refer to my February 21st post, 'Appreciating your neighbours and homemade soup!' It would appear tha 'Al's soup' has taken on 'a life of its own!' What is wonderful about homemade soups, is that you can just keeping adding 'more and more', hence 'creating' several tasty meals to go around!

"Al's Soup

2 chunky soups (meat & vegetable - already prepared)
1 can of water
1 small can of corn
4 medium sized potatoes cut into small pieces (cook separately)
1/2 cup fresh carrots chopped
1 TBSP lea & Perrins Worchestershire Sauce
1 TBSP Maggi
1 tsp dry 'Colonel Mustard'
1 TBSP 'Bisto' (mix in hot water)
1/2 tsp Tabasco

Oregano, Rosemary, Marjoram, Sweet Basil, some seasoning, salt & pepper.

My tidbit on 'Al's Soup' (delicious!) The potatoes should be cooked separately only to soften them a bittidz, so when added to the pot, they are somewhat cooked! That helps! Also, 'Colonel Mustard' knows what he is doing; provides excellent flavouring. LOL! The herbs are from our garden; which made 'Al's Soup', 'extra special!' Nothing like appreciating and enjoying your own home grown produce!"

My post of September 28 / 08, 'A glorious Sunday 'Indian Summer' Afternoon!' (love that beautiful 'golden' photo image) has a few tidbits; including recipes for 'Al's Soup' and a delicious 'Apple Crisp'. You can substitute whatever ingredients for the soup and the baked dessert you wish! A great economic way of utilizing 'left over bittids'. ie, Chicken, seafood, other veggies, for the soup; canned / fresh or other fruit for the dessert; whatever is in your larder / cupboards to use up! My Mum always expressed the sage saying, 'Waste not, want not'.

Hope to be back a bit later today; if not, tomorrow.

Here is wishing you a good start to the week; and perhaps some of you might enjoy 'creating' savoury soups, yummy apple crisps, whatever can be 'pressed into service' to provide 'extra' meals on your tables! Be it for yourelves and / or for others!

Love the above photo image, with the awesome message! It is said, 'that LOVE makes the world go around!' Will add a tid, that a good recipe helps too! LOL!

Love, Peace, and God Bless.