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I got this delightful package of freebies in the mail from the Canadian Red Cross soliciting for donations.  I didn't donate this time as there are so many other charities to consider.  Daughter L said she gets nothing from her charities, how about you?

Rebel Pinot Noir

 We recently tried this Rebel Pinot Noir Argentian wine.  I liked it.  Looking at the label, it is described as light, fresh and fruity.  So now I know what I like in wine!  

Sunday Smiles - Whole Wheat chocolate chip cookies

 For Gillena's Sunday Smiles I baked up some whole wheat chocolate chip cookies!  Happy Sunday!

Broccoli Soup

I made this blended broccoli and potato soup and here is my recipe:

1 onion chopped

2 cloves of garlic minced

1 broccoli crown cut into florets

950 ml low sodium beef stock

2/3 c grated cheddar

4 tbs light cream

1 potato chopped

3 tbs olive oil

1 bay leaf

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Heat oil, saute onions, add garlic, bay leaf, herbs, salt, pepper.  Then add broccoli, potato.  Add stock and a cup of water to just cover the vegetables.  Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes until vegetables are soft.  Add cream, cheese, and stir in for a few minutes.  Blend with an immersion blender right in the pot.

 

Friday Art - Eagle

 This is my Eagle ACEO (2 1/2" x 3  1/2") for my Friday Art.  It is done in watercolour pencil.

Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off and to Gillena's Art For Fun Friday.

Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date - Ladders and Air Fryer Bagels

Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date!  The theme is 'Ladders'.

 

 

For the Dinner Date, I was inspired by this 2 ingredient bagel recipe but I seemed to have to make a lot of changes to make it work for me.  Here is what I ended up doing.  They are actually quite moist and tasty.  I may try it again using different flours, maybe spelt flour.

1 c white flour

1 c ww flour

4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1c Greek yogurt

1/2 c water

1 tbs sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning

1 tbs milk (or optional egg wash)

Mix flours, yogurt, salt, baking powder, water. Knead into a ball. Divide dough into 5 pieces approx. Roll into logs on lightly floured board. Connect the ends. Brush with milk, sprinkle sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning. Air fry 350F on parchment paper for 15 minutes.

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