Made a lovely turkey soup last night and had some friends over to enjoy it. It's so challenging to find vegetables that are low in potassium, and still add variety to dishes! But I cheated a little, added some carrots (high) and parsnips (only kinda high). And not too much salt. Boy, I found the key to making a really good soup is to saute the vegees first...especially the onions, celery and garlic. What a magic elixir that is when in olive oil! Heady fragrance throughout the house.
So today, we were out Christmas shopping, and lo and behold, Linens and Things are going out of business. Another victim of this frightening economy. (What people don't realize is that this has been going downhill for these kinds of stores for more than a year.) Anyway, good for us, because I bought a soup terrine for $9.50!! Always wanted one of those. Now I probably won't have anybody over for soup for the next year. Also got a HUGE roasting pan for $20. I can't imagine how often I'll use that, but it will be worth it. I could cook two chickens and a bunch of vegetables in it. Really, I looked for Christmas presents, but only found presents for me!
Going to do something with some of that frozen pork we wrapped up from Costco. If it ever thaws. And a lovely salad with one of the new delightful dressings I bought! Recession? What recession?! I'm just trying to be a good consumer, isn't that what will bring back this economy? Right.
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