Glad Friday the thirteenth! Some people have a real worry of the date, however I believe it’s a fantastic day. My mother would have been 97 as we speak, and my good friend and former colleague on the ODR, Mel Schmitz, additionally has a birthday as we speak – two nice girls!
I obtained a heat greeting on the First Baptist Church final Sunday the place I subbed on the piano. The expertise was enhanced by the attractive grand piano I performed. I discovered it was gifted to the church by the late Mary Kay Miller, herself a really gifted musician. Mary Kay may sit at any piano and provides a day live performance with out a single sheet of music. She performed by ear, principally, a expertise that’s uncommon and enviable. For all my years of classes and past, I’ve all the time relied on the printed music. It was an honor to play the identical instrument she had possible spent hours having fun with.
It’s type of a bleak time of yr, with snow melted into grey piles and cloudy, chilly days. Time to carry out the crockpot or slow-cooker for some selfmade soup. Subsequent to music, some scrumptious soup can also be good for the soul. My mother appreciated Italian meals and I’m positive she would have appreciated the Hen Parmesan Soup under.
Additionally try: from the web site: bunsinmyoven.com, the thick and hearty hen and noodles — a significant consolation meals. This recipe additionally cooks within the crockpot, so it’s straightforward to throw collectively. Whereas I haven’t tried it but, I’m positive my entire household will find it irresistible.
If you happen to nonetheless want one thing to cheer you up, strive the Layers of Love Chocolate Brownies. Some people minimize up Snickers sweet bars for the center layer or use another favourite chocolate and caramel sweet if you want. It’s positive to raise your spirits.
Sluggish-Cooker Hen Parmesan Soup
1 cup chopped purple bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 bundle (16 oz) boneless skinless hen breasts, minimize into 1/2-inch items
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained
1 carton (32 oz) hen broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed purple pepper
½ cup raw orzo or small bowtie pasta
1 cup Italian type panko crispy breadcrumbs
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Contemporary chopped basil or parsley, if desired
In 5-quart gradual cooker, add onion, bell pepper, garlic, hen, crushed tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Cowl; prepare dinner on Low warmth setting 5 to six hours or on Excessive setting 3 to 4 hours or till hen is cooked via and greens are tender.
Thirty minutes earlier than serving, stir pasta into gradual cooker. Cowl; prepare dinner on Excessive warmth setting about half-hour or till pasta is tender.
In the meantime, in 10-inch skillet, soften butter over medium warmth. Add breadcrumbs; prepare dinner 3 to 4 minutes, stirring regularly, till golden brown.
High soup with shredded cheese and toasted breadcrumbs earlier than serving. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley.
