Soup

I'm not sure what it is about turkey soup in particular, but every time I make it I feel like a wonderful wife & mother. Maybe it's something about using every bit of an animal & using so many vegetables that have been in the fridge for a while-- it makes me happy to not waste anything. Maybe it's knowing that I'm making something nutritious that's also stinkin' tasty. I love being able to customize the recipe for what we like-- lots of carrots & onions for jake, extra rosemary & garlic for me.
There's just something so homey about making a big pot of soup on a chilly day. I love knowing that we'll be able to eat this for several days (including when Dan & I are out of town, so Jake will feel my love from far away), and we'll be able to have good, good food in the freezer for a lazy day.

I sound like Susie-freakin-Homemaker, but this makes me happy. :) I wish you all could come over to smell this & share the love.