March 14th “pi day”

Hello everybody!

Here are some suggestions on how to celebrate this holiday!

Casual- eat circular tings remembering of the importance of pi

Committed- sell circular things like pizza, cupcakes or cokes with the pi on it to remind people that today is pi day.

Hard-Core- make a pi festival and invite many people, sell things circular with pi and give a talk about the importance of it for everything we design and do then have a great time with your friends!

 

Color challenge

Todays color challenge is “feel calm” wearing light purple, today is to calm down, relax, go to a spa and have a great time looking great with a stylish outfit and if people tell you that they like your color explain them that you are having a color challenge and invite them to do it with you!

Fruit Friday festival presents today’s recipe

Homemade Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

5 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade

1 cup onion, pureed or finely chopped

3 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli

1 cup chopped fresh broccoli, medium sized for texture

1 cup grated carrots

3 large cloves garlic

1 bay leaf

¼ cup butter

¼ cup flour

1 cup half and half (I used fat free)

Dash of garlic salt

1 cup shredded Gouda cheese (I used apple smoked)

½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the broccoli, onion, garlic, carrots, bay leaf and chicken broth to a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat simmering for 15 minutes. I have the lid half on the pot so steam can escape a little.

When you have about 5 minutes left of the broccoli mixture start the cream sauce.

In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and add flour. Whisk together while it cooks for 3-4 minutes. When your veggies are done, slowly pour in just the liquid from the boiling vegetables. It’s totally fine if a few veggies slip inside the pot. Wisk quickly as soon as the liquid hits the butter/flour mixture. After that thickens a little add in the vegetables, half n half and dash of garlic salt. Mix slowly until heated though. Remove from heat and add in shredded cheeses. Then add salt and pepper if you think it needs it.

Freezing Directions: Prepare soup as directed above and allow to cool. Divide into quart or gallon freezer bags, label, and freeze. To serve: reheat on stove top or microwave until heated through. Enjoy.

-lily light