Greetings All and Happy Holidays
Namelus: I think you are right about the onions – need more variety, and garlic. I’ll try some balsamic vinegar when I open a jar and see if that helps. Plus, I did try to wash/drain off most of the fat, so the soup definitely needs some extra; olive oil perhaps at serving time. It is hard to can items with too much fat in them.
Thanks for the ideas about Corned Beef. No one in my family ever made it, but I have enjoyed it when offered. I supposed, just can chunks or sliced in a pint jar, in water or beef broth. Always willing to try something new. Especially when it is on sale and adds variety to Long Term Storage.
Granny Smith, I hope your little ones are well, and Little Sister, best wishes with your DH.
My cough has gone away with the steroid inhaler and after two days without it my voice is now back to normal.
The laundry room keeps improving. More junk has been put away and/or recycled – grocery bags and aluminum foil.
My Dear Daughter’s issue was resolved the way I figured it would be. She must apologize to the class, plus write a paper on the subject that was the issue of disagreement. She still gets to graduate on time. She looked so sad and withdrawn when I saw her last. I think this was a huge lesson for her since she can be a know-it-all sometimes. I can accept the fact than new information is available to the younger generation, but not the attitudes that come with it.
With the “huge” snowstorm that the Twin Cities, MN got, a whopping 8 inches which is not much by our standards, driving to Grandma’s House for Thanksgiving may be an issue. I told the family to keep themselves safe first. All roads should be clear by morning anyway. For a variety of reasons other weekend days will not work. So, If they choose to stay home, well, then I get to can a 20-pound turkey and many of the trimmings. I have enough jars!! Now it is time to spend $25 and get another turkey for less that 50 cents a pound, and that is not difficult with the sales. Time to stock up.
Please enjoy your holidays and your families. In my book, the most precious thing about the holidays is spending time with loved ones. They are irreplaceable.
Plus, Thanks to all of you.