It is very cold and windy here this morning in the heart of central Illinois. The snow flurries are swirling like they might decide to cover the ground. It is 20 degrees with a big wind chill. How do I know this?? Simple! I took myself out in this bitter weather this morning to Kroger for a few things I needed which amounted to a small fortune. Each time I go to the grocery store the prices are higher.
I made homemade chili yesterday. It was so good with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese. I would have had some cornbread with it but I was too lazy to fix it. So I settled for Town House crackers. I just throw stuff together when I make chili, no set recipe. One thing I do each time I make it is to measure the chili spice. That is an important ingredient. lol
I got a big fat hen at the store this morning. Tomorrow I think will be chicken and dumplings which was my husband’s favorite dish. He really loved that. His mom made homemade dumplings and I do have her recipe posted on my recipe site. I personally prefer dumplings made with Bisquick that are light and fluffy. Gosh, now I am getting hungry.
I am trying to get back in the Christmas spirit again as I have some things to wrap. I think I might get some gift cards to finish out.
I hope you all have a lovely peaceful day! Stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
Sis.got your wonderful card in the mail. It was so wonderful to hear from you. I do hope you stay well and warm in this weather. I am doing the same. Blessings to you many times over,.you are a treasure to us all,.Prayers always for your health and happiness.
ReplyDeleteblessings and a good Sunday to you to.
ReplyDeleteI never have recipes, i cook like my grandmother did, by sight and guestimations, always good though. Groceries Lord don't know what it about the expense. I don't shop like I use to and I must say i have gone back to old school of cooking everything from scratch including making my own bread which am about to do once i get off the computer.
Have a blessed one.
homemade chili sounds awesome today! we're melting (and i'm glad!)
ReplyDeleteWe are making homemade chicken soup as I type..anything that will warm us on the inside....brrr
ReplyDeleteawwww you know i LOVE when we talk food, chili is the perfect comfort food for this weather!! we are having meatloaf and mashed potatoes!!
ReplyDeletedo you have stop-n-shop in your area?? they have a food delivery service (you order on line) and they deliver right to the door for $ 6.95. or you can pick it up, they bring it to your car, for free. not tipping is allowed!!
We don't have anything like that here. I sure wish we did.
Deletethe service is called peapod. i'm not sure if i said that!!
ReplyDeleteYou need to stay warm! It's cool and pleasant here.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I made chili too! You went out in the miserable weather?
ReplyDeleteOk, I did too but it wasn't windy at all. The roads are slippery on the way to church.
Chicken an dumplin's are on my weeks menu. Yum yum!
Keep warm. Hugs!
It's 20 degrees here as I write and we are expecting a weather event - haha - this evening. I'm cooking meatloaf, mixed vegetables and scalloped potatoes for supper. Baked carrot bread this AM. You made me want to have chili - it's all comfort food and that is OK-everyone needs comfort! I haven't been out of the house in DAYS! You are a real trooper.
ReplyDeleteYup! You are making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteBeth, We just had some chili for a quick supper. I love having soups or stews in the fridge to wipe up a fast lunch or dinner. I like chicken and noodles. I have never been a dumpling fan....and they are actually about the same ingredients. Hope you are stay warm. We ventured out today and it was plenty cold. Take care, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteWe are having the same weather as you and the snow did come.
ReplyDeleteThis weather really is obnoxious! Nice comforting dishes certainly do help. I'm trying to get with the season too...not easy this year for some reason.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it awful how the prices keep climbing, Beth? We are getting snow on the way for Montreal. Stay safe and warm!
ReplyDeleteHi, chili sounds so yummy this time of year. My son n law made a soupy~stew today great with italian bread.
ReplyDeleteYou has cold snow weather time but we having a raining day of so many days.
ReplyDeletePlease take care of you!
Michiko
Weather is the talk all over our nation today. This was the first time I ever had to stop and scrape ice off the inside of my car window in order to drive. Have a good rest of the week, Beth. Enjoy the nice things of the season and all of your happy memories. Bertie.
ReplyDeleteMy dad makes the best chicken and pastry! You have made me hungry reading about all this delicious food!
ReplyDeleteThe prices are higher and higher, aren't they?
Hope you have a nice week!
Hi Beth the weather here is fairly good wet here the West Country.damp air but not too cold. Chili one of my Fav dishes , soured cream and cheese , oh my that sounds yummy. Must take a look at your mums recipe for her Dumplings .
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your coming week.
Hugs Sheila x
I must take a peek, maybe a longer peek when I find the link to your recipe site. We love Chilli Sauce but only a little at a time, I use it sometimes in my meat dishes.
ReplyDeleteEvery time we go and buy groceries they seem to have gone up in price too...they never seem to come down.
Oh my boys love chicken and dumplings but they only get them when someone else makes them or in a restaurant. I never learned. xoxox
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what dumplings are............but I do love chicken........or as we say in this family chooks
ReplyDeleteChili is always a crowd pleaser here :)
ReplyDeleteI hear you need to bet back into the spirit.