Ham Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Flaky Cheddar-Chive Garlic Biscuits

 

Normally our blog goes out on Monday morning but I made this delicious soup with biscuits this week and thought maybe you would like to try it this weekend.

Since it's getting colder outside, soup is always on the menu at our house. This particular soup,  Ham Broccoli and Cheese Soup is fairly easy and oh so good!. The biscuits remind me of Red Lobsters biscuits and if you haven't made biscuits before, you need to make these.

Ham Broccoli and Cheddar Soup Recipe from Eat at Home

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli, cut (or about 4 cups frozen florets)
• 1 stick butter
• small onion, diced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups milk, warmed
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cups cheddar, shredded
• 2 cups diced ham

Instructions

1. Steam the broccoli until tender.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter and cook the onion till soft.  Stir in the flour and cook for a minute or two.  Whisk in the chicken broth.  Add the warm milk and Worcestershire sauce.  Heat over medium heat till the soup is hot.
3. Drain the broccoli and add to the soup.  Stir in the cheese and ham.  Season with salt and pepper.  (Be careful adding salt before tasting because the ham may give you enough saltiness) Serve with extra cheese, if you like.

Flaky Cheddar-Chive Garlic Biscuits from Taste of Home

I added the garlic powder because we love garlic. Also, I used a food processor to mix the dry ingredients with the butter, it makes it easier to incorporate the butter. I didn't have fresh chives or buttermilk instead I used dried chives about 1.5 Tablespoons and added 1 Tablespoon of vinegar to milk in order to make the buttermilk. I make do and improvise quite a bit.

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in cheese and chives. Add buttermilk; stir just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times.
2. Pat or roll dough to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

This meal took about 30-40 minutes to make. My goal in the kitchen is to get dinner on the table within 45 minutes from start to finish. 

I hope you make this soup and biscuit combo soon, your tastebuds won't regret it.

Stay safe and healthy,

     Kelly

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WHO WON the Jelly Belly Bean Boozled Challenge 5th Ed ???

Oh, my word! We had so much fun playing this game. If you haven’t tried it, you need to. It’s a great game for families, teens, and kids.

You can make your own rules with this game and Cathy decided after the first round that we should have rules. If we guessed it correctly before tasting it, we got a point.

Jelly Belly has an app for your phone if you buy just the packages of jelly beans or you can get the game with the spinner in a box. Check them out!

This is the 5th Edition variety, ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH to try!!

I'm not sure who won this game and just maybe you can figure it out for us.

We hope you enjoy our fun and laughter!!

Take the BeanBoozled Challenge for yourself and see if your flavor will be yuck or yum… we dare you!

Have you taken the challenge with your friends and family? Let us know in the comments!

Stay safe and healthy,

     Kelly

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Newport Aquarium Kentucky Trip Part 3

On our last day in Kentucky, my husband and I went to the Newport Aquarium, located at 1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky.  It was fairly easy to get to the parking garage.  Then you can walk downtown or right by the entrance to the aquarium there are vendors and shops for different foods.      

  

The aquarium is right on the river.  You can stroll along the river or cross this bridge into Cincinnati, Ohio.  The building has artwork and beautiful flowers along the riverside.  

As you can imagine, there were lots to see inside the aquarium as well.   Fish, sharks, seahorses, octopus, crabs, lobsters, frogs, snakes, and on and on.  Lots to see for all ages.

Upside down jellyfish and this octopus was on the move.       

           

It does not take all day for the aquarium.  So if you go, just drive around and see the sites.  Leroy and I enjoy doing that. 

We had a great time in Kentucky.  I hope you get to go and experience some of the fun.

Have you been to Newport Aquarium? We would love to hear about your experience.

Stay safe and healthy,

     Rhonda

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Too many potatoes, onions and milk? No worries!

 Cream of Potato Soup

I was given potatoes, had extra onions and had a lot of milk to use up. So I decided to see which recipe would use these items up. Never made potato soup myself  because back in the day, no left over potatoes! 

Ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
• Dash pepper
• Paprika and minced fresh parsley

Instructions 

1. Place the potatoes and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook until tender; drain and set aside.
2. In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the potatoes, salt, celery salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika.

• I also, added a dash of garlic and a dash of herbs.

Recipe from Taste of Home 

The soup turned out really well. I hope you use a similar recipe so those perishables don't go to waste! Let us know if you have tried this recipe or have one of your own. Comment and share your thoughts.

 

Stay safe and healthy,

Cathy

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Cathy's Homemade Wrinkle Release Spray for Clothing

 ***UPDATED 7/8/23***

Cathy's Homemade Wrinkle Release Spray for Clothing 

I sell clothing online and sometimes they are extremely wrinkled. Plus, I use this for my own clothing. I have been using this recipe for about 3 years now and works great for me. This is simple and inexpensive.

 Recipe:

•       14 oz spray bottle
•       12 oz of water
•       1 tsp fabric softener
•       1 tsp alcohol 

Instructions: 

1. Mix all ingredients by shaking.
2. Hang the clothing up on a hanger, I hang mine in the shower. 
3. Spray generously on those stubborn wrinkles and stretch the fabric at the wrinkle to straighten.  
4. Let dry overnight.

So easy! I hope you will try this and save money because those wrinkle-release sprays purchased in the store are expensive.

Let us know if you have tried this recipe or have one of your own. Comment and share your thoughts.

 

Stay safe and healthy,

Cathy

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Trip to Kentucky Part II - The Creation Museum

After spending a day at the Ark Encounter, the next day my husband and I spent a day at The Creation Museum.  We had been there years ago but thought while we were in the neighborhood we would visit it again.  It is well worth a visit.  There is a deal on the tickets if you buy tickets to both venues together. ~ Ark and Creation Museum Combo

The Creation Museum

It opened May 28, 2007, and is located in Petersburg, Kentucky, just 40 miles from the Ark Encounter. This building is 75,000 square feet.  Lots of walking involved.  A good way to get those steps in.   It has beautiful grounds with lots of flowers, bridges, and statues.

There are other activities as well such as zip-lining, an obstacle course, and a small zoo. There is something for all ages to see and do.  Of course, some of the activities have additional costs.

Inside the museum, there is plenty to see as well.  Make sure you visit the Planetarium with no additional costs.  There is an abundance of dragon exhibits for those who love them and some of them even move.  The 4D special effects theater was pretty cool.   Of course, you can learn all about how God made this great creation.

Food is available to purchase with places to sit and eat inside and out. Just outside the building, you will find a large pond with plenty of fish.

It was a fun and enjoyable day.  I hope you get to go someday.

Have you been to the Creation Museum? We would love to hear about your experience.

Stay tuned for more posts on our trip coming up in the next couple of weeks!! 

 

Stay safe and healthy,

     Rhonda

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Trip to Kentucky Part 1 - Ark Encounter

Recently my husband and I went to Kentucky.  Why Kentucky you may ask?  I would ask too.  There are several places to visit in Kentucky.  The first stop we made was in Williamstown, Kentucky.  There you will find The Ark Encounter.  It is a model of Noah’s ark and it is massive.  I guess it had to be in order for all those animals to fit inside.

Ark Encounter

 

It opened on July 7, 2016.  We have been wanting to visit ever since.  Now that attractions are starting to open, I thought it would be a good time to go.  And sure enough, it was the perfect time to go.  It was not crowded at all.  

This ark is a sight to behold.  It is massive.  You really cannot fathom how big until you are there in person.  As you can tell the landscaping is awesome throughout the exhibit. Just take a look at some of the landscaping art I saw.

There is an abundance of beautiful flowers.  Inside the ark is built for easy access with ramps as you go through the several levels of the ark. There are also elevators, wheelchairs, and motorized chairs. The inside is full of cages with faux animals.  It is set up as to how the creators think it may have been.  I found it fascinating.  

There is a small zoo there with live animals as well.  There is zip-lining available for a fee. There is a 3D Theatre called Truth Traveler you can try (for an extra fee) which my husband and I did and a place where speakers and singers perform (we did not pay extra for that). 

There is food available to purchase and places to sit and eat.

All in all, it was a great day.  And yes it was an ALL day event.  

There were people of all ages enjoying the venue.  I took lots of pictures, but I do not want to spoil your trip.  I hope you can visit sometime soon.

Stay tuned for more posts on our trip coming up in the next several weeks!! We would love to hear from you and if you had the pleasure of visiting the Ark Encounter.

 

Stay safe and healthy,

     Rhonda

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