December 2019
Worth Quoting
This month, some famous quotes on the topic of gifts:
Each day provides its own gifts.
Marcus Aurelius
One of the greatest gifts my father gave me – unintentionally – was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity.
Ben Okri
Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine!
Jennie Finch
You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius.
Louisa May Alcott
Technology... is a queer thing. It brings you great gifts with one hand, and it stabs you in the back with the other.
Carrie Snow
Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why they call it the present.
Bil Keane
Easy Corn Chowder
There's nothing like a bowl of hearty, nourishing soup to fill hungry tummies. This delicious, wholesome chowder will satisfy the adults at your table and even get the kids to scarf down their vegetables
Serves 6 to 8
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 or 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 15-ounce cans cream-style corn
- 2 cups half and half
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika and parsley to garnish (optional)
Directions
Sauté the potatoes, onion, celery, and carrots in butter for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chicken broth and creamed corn. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, warm the half and half in a saucepan until bubbly but not boiling. Blend it into the chowder just before serving.
Dust the chowder with paprika and garnish with a sprig of parsley for a festive look. Serve with breadsticks and a salad for a quick, easy, crowd-pleasing meal.
Quick Quiz
Each month I'll give you a new question.
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The first VCR, which was made in 1956, was the size of what musical instrument?
First 10 responders will be entered into drawing for 3 Starbuck's gift cards.
Last month's winners were:
Tanne JacoboSteve FoleySergio Avalos