What?! That's not how the old adage goes?! Okay, I know knowledge is supposed to be power, but lately, I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the knowledge I have, especially in regards to our food supply. In a nutshell, GMO foods (wheat, corn, tomatoes, etc...), most corn in this country (which feeds most animals) and the pesticides on our fruits and veggies are all going to give us cancer and kill us. Yep. I just gave you a complete summary of my knowledge.
What can we do about it? We can buy organic and/or grow our own organic foods. That doesn't sound hard until you factor in the cost of all of these organic foods. Organic fruits and veggies can easily cost twice as much as the "regular" food in the store. Today, I paid $4.99 for 5 pounds of organic potatoes, when the regular ones were next to it for just $1.50. That's more than 3x the cost.
Q just started eating food. I would love to be one of these moms that makes her own baby food, but I have to be honest with myself. a. I am not always home to feed my child b. I barely get dinner on the table some nights (or have to order out because I didn't have time to) c. That seems like a lot of work, right?! Today, I went to buy some organic baby food because let's be honest, if I choose to feed the rest of the family organics, then I should definitely do the same for the baby. All I found were the Gerber Organics in the plastic containers, no Earth's Best, no glass jars. Here again, knowledge bit me in the butt. We all know that plastics leak harmful chemicals into our food and water. I know from working in a distribution center that merchandise can sit in hot trailers for months if there is no room in the warehouse or the store for the item. So, how am I to assume that my child's food is safe? I just don't trust it. Instead, I bought nothing. I threw an organic banana ($0.79/lb vs. $0.39/lb) into the blender and mixed it with some oatmeal for lunch. Okay. That worked, but I was lucky we were home to do so. Not to mention that the bananas are all pretty ripe, so I guess tonight I'll have to blend up some more and freeze it into individual servings. This could become a nightmare.
Now, I probably sound like a nut, but I'm not. I'm not a crazy and I don't buy everything organic. I try to just get the dirty dozen. But, did you notice that the dirty dozen are all things that are pretty much staples in our diets? Apples, potatoes, lettuce/spinach, grapes, celery, strawberries, bell peppers, carrots, blueberries... These may not be your family's staples, but when you have kids, these are pretty much the main things that they eat, so what choice do you have? Grrr! I just want to stick my thumb up the butt of the food industry and tell them to stop poisoning us, and themselves. If they don't serve this junk to consumers in other countries, why would they choose to serve it to us; their fellow countrymen, neighbors, family?!
Add to this the fact that I just watched a documentary call Blue Gold. You can learn more about it by clicking here. Basically, it talks about the impending shortage of fresh water in the world, due to misuse, pollution, waste, forced migration and consumerism. I have to say that after watching, I realized that we are pretty good when it comes to water conservation in our house, but we could do more. We already turn the tap off when brushing our teeth. We don't buy bottled water except when we are out and we are all parched. We don't take terribly long showers and often shower the kids rather quickly instead of filling our huge jacuzzi tub. Could we do more? Yes. We have to run the water for quite a while to get it up to temperature. We could invest tons of money to get one of those tankless water heaters to fix that problem. We could flush the toilet less. We could stop buying bottled water all together. I could wash dishes in the sink instead of using the dishwasher. We could demand that something be done to ensure that all people have clean drinking water. We can encourage others to conserve, as well. So, we will do what we can, when we can.
The thing is this: I now have an abundance of knowledge about our food, our resources and our bodies, but I don't have the time or money to respond to this information in the manner I feel it deserves, therefore, I feel like a prisoner. I have to come to the realization that we can only do so much, and what we do better than doing nothing.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Whole wheat experiments
During my wee-hours of the morning trolling the internet, I found an awesome website about healthy eating for kids called Super Healthy Kids. There is a recipe for pumpkin waffles that I decided to give a try since I had 2 cups of canned pumpkin in my refrigerator.
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 TBL pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp each of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup canola oil --- I used applesauce instead
- 1 tsp vanilla (my own addition)
Of course, I had run out of pumpkin pie spice and ginger, so I made do without, and added some vanilla instead. I still don't know why people even use oil in their recipes anymore. Applesauce is a fine substitute, most people have it on hand, and its better for you (less fat and calories).
To my knowledge, everyone loved them (I was at dance with C when they ate), but I plan of making some changes before I make them again. I'll stick with the applesauce substitution, add the vanilla, be sure to add the ginger, and reduce the brown sugar to only 2 Tbsp. P and the kids love to add pure maple syrup to their waffles, so why add additional sweetness to the waffle itself?!
I also experimented with a 100% whole wheat bread recipe I found:
1 5/8 cups water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 2/3 cups whole wheat flour
3 teaspoons active dry yeast
The verdict? P says, "umm...it's okay. I prefer the white bread" and L exclaimed, "this is yummy. So good mom!" My opinion? I prefer that I made a healthier bread than a plain white flour one, and if L likes it, this will probably be my go to bread recipe (unless I find another) for sandwiches. I can at least be assured that we won't be scarfing it down like we were the white and potato breads, saving us some calories and carbs, and increasing the likelihood that we have bread in the house for lunch.
Today, I'm going to give another bread recipe that I found a try, courtesy of The Tipsy Baker, and if I have time, I'd like to check out her cookbook, Make the Bread, Buy the Butter this week. It is a compilation of her research and recipes, recommending which items it makes sense to buy from the store and which you should make from scratch. She bases her recommendation on price, effort, and overall healthfulness. This is right up my ally! Hopefully I can find it at the library tomorrow!
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Discipline
L had his 6 year checkup Friday. No problem. Just taking 5 kids for a brief checkup, no shots. How hard could it be. Well, it was fine until they told him to get undressed to his underwear. Not sure what it was about that request, but my poor kid just freaked. He absolutely refused to get undressed. He screamed, cried, tensed up, held his clothes tight and went on strike. I had to physically manhandle him to take his clothes off. Ugh. I wanted to crawl under a rock and hide.
The behavior continued as the nurse tried to get his blood pressure and other vitals, especially his weight. Let's just say that his Halloween candy is now in the circular file. After the doctor came in and did his exam, he asked, "well, he's very healthy. Do you have any concerns?"
"Um, no, not besides his behavior. I mean, he's perfect in school, but you heard what just happened."
The doctor questioned me about how I discipline my children. 6 minutes of timeout because he's 6, that's what Nanny Joe Joe on Super Nanny does.
"Oh no! That's why he's so good at school and not at home. He's afraid of the consequences there, but he doesn't really care that he sits in timeout for 6 measly minutes at home." He proceeds to tell me that being in time out in the same room I'm in is punishment for me, not for him. You know what? He's right! So, how do I fix it?
Here's the prescription:
1. Remove all books and toys from the bedroom
2. When the child misbehaves (J or L) or doesn't listen the 1st time he/she is told to do something, its time for a timeout, no leniency.
3. Timeouts are 15 minutes long, occur in their bedroom and the time does not begin until they calm down.
I was informed that my children will hate me for the next several weeks, but in 3 months time, if I tell them to do something, they will just look at me and know I mean business. Really?! That sounds so promising and EXCELLENT! Yay!
When everyone wakes up today, I am taking garbage bags to their rooms and removing all books and toys. The rooms will become places of rest, dress and punishment. If there is time, we will go through said bags and pull out toys for the rubbish bin and for donation to the local EOTC. I am hoping to get this all accomplished today, but with a Q that was very needy today, a C with a croupy cough at night, and a vomiting J, I'm not so sure how far we'll get. Either way, there's no time like the present!
Here's hoping this medicine cures our ailment!
The behavior continued as the nurse tried to get his blood pressure and other vitals, especially his weight. Let's just say that his Halloween candy is now in the circular file. After the doctor came in and did his exam, he asked, "well, he's very healthy. Do you have any concerns?"
"Um, no, not besides his behavior. I mean, he's perfect in school, but you heard what just happened."
The doctor questioned me about how I discipline my children. 6 minutes of timeout because he's 6, that's what Nanny Joe Joe on Super Nanny does.
"Oh no! That's why he's so good at school and not at home. He's afraid of the consequences there, but he doesn't really care that he sits in timeout for 6 measly minutes at home." He proceeds to tell me that being in time out in the same room I'm in is punishment for me, not for him. You know what? He's right! So, how do I fix it?
Here's the prescription:
1. Remove all books and toys from the bedroom
2. When the child misbehaves (J or L) or doesn't listen the 1st time he/she is told to do something, its time for a timeout, no leniency.
3. Timeouts are 15 minutes long, occur in their bedroom and the time does not begin until they calm down.
I was informed that my children will hate me for the next several weeks, but in 3 months time, if I tell them to do something, they will just look at me and know I mean business. Really?! That sounds so promising and EXCELLENT! Yay!
When everyone wakes up today, I am taking garbage bags to their rooms and removing all books and toys. The rooms will become places of rest, dress and punishment. If there is time, we will go through said bags and pull out toys for the rubbish bin and for donation to the local EOTC. I am hoping to get this all accomplished today, but with a Q that was very needy today, a C with a croupy cough at night, and a vomiting J, I'm not so sure how far we'll get. Either way, there's no time like the present!
Here's hoping this medicine cures our ailment!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Giving Thanks
Every November, the Facebookers do the x number of days of thanks, one thing you're thankful for, each day of the month until Thanksgiving. I believe I started to do this last year and then just forgot to follow through with it.
Today is day 5 and I am thankful that J didn't wake the little girls up this morning when she vomited in the middle of the bedroom. I know that that seems a strange thing to be thankful for, but to have multiple crying children in the wee hours of the morning, all at once, is a bit too much for this sleep deprived mama. And I think this all happened because I jinxed myself. I said to P as we climbed into bed, "all the kids are in their own beds. How exciting! I want to snuggle up to you, but instead, I'd rather lay here and sprawl out." That's what I get. Instead, my big girl ralphed on my bed and on her carpet. Now, we two are downstairs on the couch. So, like I said, much to be thankful for!
To recap the previous days (for posterity's sake):
Day 4: I am thankful for my C, who has taught me resilience.
Day 3: I am thankful for my J, who brought sunshine into my darkened life and continues to do so.
Day 2: I am thankful for my boy, who reminds me that love is unconditional, and that having a big heart is truly a gift.
Day 1: I am thankful for my husband, who is a great provider, father, lover and friend. This year has been a difficult one, but I'm glad we are back on track since there truly is no one else I'd rather torture for the rest of our lives.
Writing these got me to thinking about motherhood, and had it not been for the upchucking incidents this morning, Day 5 would have been about my baby girl, Q. It made me kind of think about what I've been doing and where my priorities lie. Who's the biggest priority? Me? P? The kids? Of course, I must take care of me in order to take care of the rest of them. Yes, but how much is enough?
The last 2 years, I would go to the gym and workout, 5 days a week, up to 2 hours a day. Then, I'd go home and try to figure out how to keep the kids out of my hair for the rest of the day. My priorities were all wrong! This year, I've decided to try something new. No matter what (okay, save sick children), I will go to the gym 3 days a week. The other days will be played by ear, going in the afternoon. In the mornings though, I will stay home and take care of my household responsibilities, and play with my girls. I will be sure to practice writing with J and sing songs and read books to all 3 of them. I will be a better mom. Yes, I will continue to seek out things for them to do with other children, outside of our home, but be sure that they can appreciate staying in and taking it easy, as well.
Now, why can't I still go to the gym and then do this afterward? Simple. By the time I would get home, then there are snacks to get, a baby to feed, then lunch, baby, boys to pick up, snack, homework, baby, dinner, etc, etc, etc. It truly is a never-ending cycle. I'm not complaining, it just is what it is. Oh, let us not forget about the random calls from work too! Mucho fun!
So, in essence, I need to schedule this downtime/playtime to just enjoy my girls for who they are and be the mom they deserve. Re-prioritization. Its a beautiful thing for which to be thankful.
Uh oh, now I have a croupy C on my hands, too! Good night, all!
Today is day 5 and I am thankful that J didn't wake the little girls up this morning when she vomited in the middle of the bedroom. I know that that seems a strange thing to be thankful for, but to have multiple crying children in the wee hours of the morning, all at once, is a bit too much for this sleep deprived mama. And I think this all happened because I jinxed myself. I said to P as we climbed into bed, "all the kids are in their own beds. How exciting! I want to snuggle up to you, but instead, I'd rather lay here and sprawl out." That's what I get. Instead, my big girl ralphed on my bed and on her carpet. Now, we two are downstairs on the couch. So, like I said, much to be thankful for!
To recap the previous days (for posterity's sake):
Day 4: I am thankful for my C, who has taught me resilience.
Day 3: I am thankful for my J, who brought sunshine into my darkened life and continues to do so.
Day 2: I am thankful for my boy, who reminds me that love is unconditional, and that having a big heart is truly a gift.
Day 1: I am thankful for my husband, who is a great provider, father, lover and friend. This year has been a difficult one, but I'm glad we are back on track since there truly is no one else I'd rather torture for the rest of our lives.
Writing these got me to thinking about motherhood, and had it not been for the upchucking incidents this morning, Day 5 would have been about my baby girl, Q. It made me kind of think about what I've been doing and where my priorities lie. Who's the biggest priority? Me? P? The kids? Of course, I must take care of me in order to take care of the rest of them. Yes, but how much is enough?
The last 2 years, I would go to the gym and workout, 5 days a week, up to 2 hours a day. Then, I'd go home and try to figure out how to keep the kids out of my hair for the rest of the day. My priorities were all wrong! This year, I've decided to try something new. No matter what (okay, save sick children), I will go to the gym 3 days a week. The other days will be played by ear, going in the afternoon. In the mornings though, I will stay home and take care of my household responsibilities, and play with my girls. I will be sure to practice writing with J and sing songs and read books to all 3 of them. I will be a better mom. Yes, I will continue to seek out things for them to do with other children, outside of our home, but be sure that they can appreciate staying in and taking it easy, as well.
Now, why can't I still go to the gym and then do this afterward? Simple. By the time I would get home, then there are snacks to get, a baby to feed, then lunch, baby, boys to pick up, snack, homework, baby, dinner, etc, etc, etc. It truly is a never-ending cycle. I'm not complaining, it just is what it is. Oh, let us not forget about the random calls from work too! Mucho fun!
So, in essence, I need to schedule this downtime/playtime to just enjoy my girls for who they are and be the mom they deserve. Re-prioritization. Its a beautiful thing for which to be thankful.
Uh oh, now I have a croupy C on my hands, too! Good night, all!
South of the Border
My favorite thing about the cold weather? Soup! That's right. Its so easy to make, you can use many of the same ingredients with different flavor profiles and have a practically new meal each night. And, you can feed your kids veggies without tears. What really could be better, right?!
Perhaps there are some foods that just should not be healthified. I think tortillas are one of them. Or, maybe I just need a tortilla press to get them thinner. They ended up taking a bit too long to cook because they were so thick. We rolled them out quite thin, but as soon as they hit the heat, the proteins seemed to contract.
Today, I had a hinkering for some "south of the border" flavors, and with only frozen chicken, soup seemed to be the logical answer. Into the crockpot went the following:
1 package of boneless,skinless chicken breasts, frozen
1 box chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 can black beans
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 huge heaping tablespoon diced garlic
1 small onion, diced
1 carrot, sliced
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp dried cilantro
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
When it was all done, I simply shredded the chicken with a fork and served, topped with a dollop of greek yogurt and avocado. I think it was a bit lax on the spice, so next time, I'll up the cumin to a tablespoon.
I did read a recipe where the cook added a can of enchilada sauce to soup. That sounds good, too, but I was concerned about the spice level because of the kids. Might be something to try down the road, though.
I also made homemade whole wheat tortillas to go with the soup. Okay, I'm going to be honest, the kids loved the tortillas. Me, however, I was not thrilled. The recipe called for
- 3 Cups whole wheat flour
- 1 Cup white flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup warm water, plus 2 TBL
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 TBL Olive oil
Mix it all up and form a ball. I let mine sit for quite some time before actually breaking it into 12 individual balls.
Roll them out with a rolling pin, and cook on a griddle pan until light bubbles form on each side.
After his soup, P put butter and strawberry jam on his tortillas. I think the fat makes them tastier and more pliable. I'll try to make tortillas again, but with a slightly less healthy recipe.
Sugar-Free
I took my C to Mommy-and-Me dance. We love it! She loves spending alone time with mommy, and I love seeing her smile and dance. What I don't love is seeing myself in all those mirrors at the dance studio. Yuck-O! After her first class, I decided that I really need to change what I'm eating. I know that that is the only way to drop this baby weight.
With Halloween just around the corner, though, I didn't want to set myself up for failure. I decided to start a 2 weeks of no sugar from the Wednesday after Halloween to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This way, I could enjoy the candy, but not for too long. I've been fortunate to hoodwink my girlfriend into doing it with me. Each time we cheat and have sugar, we owe the other one 20 minutes of babysitting. She owes me 20 minutes, I owe her nothing. Yay! Today is Friday, Day 3.
This is not an easy task. Those Butterfingers have been staring me down since I started this. I've been dying to make more of those pumpkin whoopie pies. Today, I took my girls to McDonald's for a playdate in their play area. I almost ordered a hot fudge and strawberry (yes, they'll put both on it if you ask) sundae with nuts. Then, I almost ordered a pumpkin pie from there. And, yes, that Butterfinger was taunting me before we left the house. Its unbelievable how easy it is to consume sugar when you aren't even trying, or thinking about it.
It has been a daily, no hourly struggle to avoid desserts, candy, flavored yogurt, ice cream, sugar laden cereals, and adding milk and sugar to my tea. Life is so much easier when you eat what you want, when you want. I guess that explains the obesity epidemic.
Its going to be hard, especially on Sundays, but I will make it 2 weeks with no sugar...and hopefully I will weigh less at the end of it!
With Halloween just around the corner, though, I didn't want to set myself up for failure. I decided to start a 2 weeks of no sugar from the Wednesday after Halloween to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This way, I could enjoy the candy, but not for too long. I've been fortunate to hoodwink my girlfriend into doing it with me. Each time we cheat and have sugar, we owe the other one 20 minutes of babysitting. She owes me 20 minutes, I owe her nothing. Yay! Today is Friday, Day 3.
This is not an easy task. Those Butterfingers have been staring me down since I started this. I've been dying to make more of those pumpkin whoopie pies. Today, I took my girls to McDonald's for a playdate in their play area. I almost ordered a hot fudge and strawberry (yes, they'll put both on it if you ask) sundae with nuts. Then, I almost ordered a pumpkin pie from there. And, yes, that Butterfinger was taunting me before we left the house. Its unbelievable how easy it is to consume sugar when you aren't even trying, or thinking about it.
It has been a daily, no hourly struggle to avoid desserts, candy, flavored yogurt, ice cream, sugar laden cereals, and adding milk and sugar to my tea. Life is so much easier when you eat what you want, when you want. I guess that explains the obesity epidemic.
Its going to be hard, especially on Sundays, but I will make it 2 weeks with no sugar...and hopefully I will weigh less at the end of it!
Bread baking
Several weeks ago, I read some disturbing news: as a result of a surplus of paper, the food industry has begun to add the wood pulp to our food, especially in breads. It goes in under the guise of "cellulose fiber." Cellulose fiber is non-digestible, and frankly, if I can't walk up to a tree and eat it without having to add tons of chemicals to it, then I shouldn't put it in my body. What's even more disturbing is that every loaf of bread that I normally buy, mainly because I considered it to be healthy (100% whole grain, no high fructose corn syrup, low in calories), contained cellulose as a key ingredient. It was the 2nd ingredient listed on my favorite brand, Arnold's Light Bakery's 100% whole wheat bread. Talk about taking the wind out of your sails.
As a result, I've decided to make my own bread. I mean, why are there so gosh darn many ingredients in bread anyway?! Really, you need only 4 ingredients: yeast, flour, water, salt. Then you can add a sweetner for flavor and color, spices, and a fat (milk, butter, oil) for taste and texture. I have had a love/hate relationship with making bread and have made many mistakes, many. Mainly, I was adding the yeast to the liquid in my bread machine, instead of making a well in the flour with my finger and then putting the yeast in that hole. Once I figured that out, I have produced some yummy looking and tasting bread. Oh, and don't leave it in the pan too long after its done cooking because then it gets wet and soggy-no good!
See? Super yummy!
Only problem is that I now need to stop making the "unhealthy" white bread, and switch to whole grain or sprouted flours. I start my experimentation today. We will see what happens! Here are a couple of recipes that turned out really well, that my family loved! Add the ingredients to all of the recipes to a bread machine in the order listed, and select the basic loaf setting.
Country White Bread
1 cup warm milk
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp salt
4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
Potato Bread
1 3/8 cups water
2 Tbsp butter
1 1/4 tsp salt
4 cups bread flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 cup instant potato flakes
2 Tbsp milk
1 3/4 tsp active dry yeast
Banana Yeasted Bread
As a result, I've decided to make my own bread. I mean, why are there so gosh darn many ingredients in bread anyway?! Really, you need only 4 ingredients: yeast, flour, water, salt. Then you can add a sweetner for flavor and color, spices, and a fat (milk, butter, oil) for taste and texture. I have had a love/hate relationship with making bread and have made many mistakes, many. Mainly, I was adding the yeast to the liquid in my bread machine, instead of making a well in the flour with my finger and then putting the yeast in that hole. Once I figured that out, I have produced some yummy looking and tasting bread. Oh, and don't leave it in the pan too long after its done cooking because then it gets wet and soggy-no good!
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| Don't cut 30 seconds after cooking because it will tear! We just couldn't resist though. hee hee |
Only problem is that I now need to stop making the "unhealthy" white bread, and switch to whole grain or sprouted flours. I start my experimentation today. We will see what happens! Here are a couple of recipes that turned out really well, that my family loved! Add the ingredients to all of the recipes to a bread machine in the order listed, and select the basic loaf setting.
Country White Bread
1 cup warm milk
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp salt
4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
Potato Bread
1 3/8 cups water
2 Tbsp butter
1 1/4 tsp salt
4 cups bread flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 cup instant potato flakes
2 Tbsp milk
1 3/4 tsp active dry yeast
Banana Yeasted Bread
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 3 cups King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour
- 2 tablespoon butter, room temperature
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 medium-sized bananas, cut into chunks, about 3/4 cup
Happy Halloween 2011
This year was full of Halloween fun, and luckily the festivities were limited to just 2 days. I say luckily because I'm not a huge fan of Halloween, as it just is such a headache. What do I mean? You have to dress your child up in a costume which they either cry about or it costs way more than you want to pay, and then they get tons of candy which means tons of sugar highs. Geez. Either way, the kids love it and its a part of our culture, so we will celebrate each year.
This year we celebrated with the MOMS club Halloween party, featuring Johnny Only. The girls had such a blast.
We also went to the Price Chopper Trick-or-Treat, which we absolutely love because its safe, fun and the kids get food, not just candy. Great job, Price Chopper!
On Halloween, P took the day off of work to enjoy some quality family time. First, we hit up J's school's trick-or-treat (around the block) and party.
Then, we we went to L's parade at school.
In the future, I will make sure to leave the house with plenty of time left. When we pulled up, there was no parking and we had to virtually park near our house. Of course, my accident prone child, C, fell on the way to the school, so I picked her up and ran with her. It only stands to reason that I would end up falling as well, with her in my arms. Luckily, I pulled my knees up so I wouldn't crush her. Ouch!
The day ended with trick-or-treating around the block, and our customary stop at our neighbor's house.
The kids had a blast and made a huge haul! P and I consumed way too much candy over the next several days.
Luckily, we had some yummy beef soup before we left the house.
In a crockpot, put all of the following ingredients on low for 6 hours:
1 pound of beef stew meat, seasoned with seasoning salt and Worcestershire pepper
2 carrots, sliced
2 ribs of celery, sliced
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp dried thyme
2 cans of beef broth
8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 bay leaves
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