tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8601830939477483014.post2496479713493706741..comments2023-09-13T04:46:25.783-05:00Comments on The Inquisitive Magpie: It's Coming on ChristmasBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00500856043950615621noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8601830939477483014.post-16840020775294705172014-12-22T14:11:50.677-06:002014-12-22T14:11:50.677-06:00Ha indeed. LInda, you are determined for us to ha...Ha indeed. LInda, you are determined for us to have creamy soup without the cream aren't you? I promise when I make your recipe, no cream. xoBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500856043950615621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8601830939477483014.post-952629052686829002014-12-22T03:33:36.066-06:002014-12-22T03:33:36.066-06:00if you mash up the potatoes after the soup is cook...if you mash up the potatoes after the soup is cooked, the soup will seem like it's creamy without the cream. haLinda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8601830939477483014.post-36578143641309095362014-12-20T12:31:37.653-06:002014-12-20T12:31:37.653-06:00The term Black Friday makes me cringe as well, nev...The term Black Friday makes me cringe as well, never understood, never participated. I avoid those Christmas commercials if I can. . I love the sharing of treasures with ones we know will appreciate and see them for what they are. I love that I have a few friends who would swoon over a pressed leaf from my yard with a bit of gold paint spattered on it. Ha Ha It does take focusing, to keep peace and love at the forefront, with apologies to no one. When I waver, and wish I could do more, is when I get anxious and guilt ridden and just downright cranky. In a few more days and it will be over and done. Until then, I will just keep breathing, and cooking more soup. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500856043950615621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8601830939477483014.post-7378744512123421262014-12-15T19:37:28.102-06:002014-12-15T19:37:28.102-06:00Luxury cars with massive red bows on the roof, dia...Luxury cars with massive red bows on the roof, diamonds, all advertised here while the toy drives are taking place during the morning news. Marketing catch phrases like "Black Friday," which sounds like a sign of the apocalypse, make me cringe. And, at nearly 70, I still agonize over not being able to do enough and simply become frozen, dithering, procrastinating, sometimes actually getting the handmade gifts done, other times issuing I.O.U.s It is conscious, focused work to make Christmas contain the peace and love and warmth we hope to create through very personal, low key activities. Looking at the old-fashioned, large bulbs in their four colors makes me happy. We have a strand draped on a wrought iron bookcase. I do not find Christmas an easy time and continue to try and seek ways to navigate through it with grace and close to no anxiety. i share my treasures as gifts with friends and family - books, art supplies, antiques, heirlooms. No regifting, passing along "things" with meaning for me to homes where they can be enjoyed and appreciated. Even talking about Christmas makes me twitch. Your soups, by the way, sound, well, divine. xoMarylinn Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759437467691163658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8601830939477483014.post-43592211877424523622014-12-15T15:28:24.282-06:002014-12-15T15:28:24.282-06:00You know, most of the stuff you see around this ti...You know, most of the stuff you see around this time of year is just junk. I prefer the hand made bazaars over any of it. <br /><br />Our crazy weather has been back and forth. I have all the windows open now and it's 75. We are supposed to get another cold front on Thursday. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500856043950615621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8601830939477483014.post-48601740320140181162014-12-15T15:24:34.655-06:002014-12-15T15:24:34.655-06:00I'll have to search your blog for your recipe....I'll have to search your blog for your recipe. I remember it sounded good. I'm sure I would like it. However, the very tall, thin, man who lives in this house really likes those creamy soups! They are not the norm around here , there's just been a run on them lately. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500856043950615621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8601830939477483014.post-18247914445970628882014-12-15T12:58:46.866-06:002014-12-15T12:58:46.866-06:00I thoroughly agree with you about the consumerism ...I thoroughly agree with you about the consumerism at this time of year. Crazy! The only thing I've purchased is a few articles of clothing for HB...he needs them and won't take the time to shop for himself. Other than that it's handmade or nothing.<br /><br />Soup sounds so good right now. Its finally chilly here. We've been having a fire every night and I love it. Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8601830939477483014.post-29932450687345246932014-12-15T07:19:33.242-06:002014-12-15T07:19:33.242-06:00after reading how much sodium is in canned soup, I...after reading how much sodium is in canned soup, I now make lots of my own as well, have you tried my fennel, leek and potato soup? I only add water so I am sure it's lower calorie than if I added cream.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.com