I would like to know who discovered the recipe for Rice Krispy Treats. Is there anything simpler or much better then those little marshmallow covered Krispys? I made them for my daughter's track meet the other day and made the HUGE mistake of cleaning off the spoon (and maybe licking the bowl). I added the mini M&M's and that sticky mess was taken up one more level. So now I am dreaming about Rice Krispy Treats. I ran in the door to make dinner last night before a meeting and realized I had an extra 2 minutes to throw marshmallows & butter in the microwave and I still had the mini M&M's left. So there it was - a full pan of yumminess. Now what??!! Get them out of the house!! I have one daughter that doesn't like junk food and one that just got braces so leaving them in the house was not an option. I threw them on a plate, still warm and gooey, and took them to my meeting. That seemed to work well but it also left half a pan at home. Guess what I had for breakfast (before getting on the elliptical) and it was heavenly! I know, I know, just stop making this stuff... well here's what I have to say to that - I CAN'T!!!!
On a side note there is something I would like to point out - being a grown-up is hard. Bills to pay, kids to clothe & feed, a business to run, realtionships to nuture and a community to be a part of & for me a constant battle over food. I know that when I was be-bopping around during my teen years and my mom was telling me to enjoy this time because it's the best time of my life I remember thinking - you have got to be kidding me - I have pimples on my face, the boys I like don't like me, I have homework every night and I have a curfew - this is as good as it gets??? Shoot me now! And as we know - hind sight is always 20/20. Those were some pretty good years. But although life can be hard it can also be pretty amazing. I have learned what true friendship is. I have learned to love beyond what any words can describe. I have had the opportunity to work for myself. And I have learned what it feels like to be part of a community. So I guess growing up isn't so bad. Now if only sugar could somehow become good for you my life would be complete...
RECIPE OF THE DAY -
ASPARAGUS SOUP
Trim woody ends from 2 lb.asparagus; reserve tips of 8 spears. Cut remaining aspargus into 1/2-inch pieces. In a lg. saucepan, warm 3 T olive oil over low heat. Add 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped stalks celery, & 1 chopped carrot; cook 3 min. Add 1.5 tsp minced garlic; cook 1 min. Add asparagus, 1/4 tsp salt, & 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook 5 min. Add 5 C reduced sodium chicken broth. Simmer, cvd., 20 min. Blanch tips in boiling water 3 min. Drain. Puree soup in batches in a blender. Return to saucepan over medium; add 1/2 C evaporated 2% milk & 1 tsp lemon juice. Warm through (don't let simmer). top w/tips. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan (optional). Serves 4
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