Simplicity

I never realized how much I enjoyed writing until after doing this blog for a few weeks. I began to look forward to a new post each day. My mind tends to wander quite a bit and at times, I "write" stuff in my mind as I'm folding laundry, vacuuming or mowing the grass. This has definitely given me an outlet for that.

Today I plan to mow the field and the yard (I'm hoping I won't run out of gas!) make some amish bread and Brocoli potatoe soup for dinner! Brocoli potatoe soup is a family favorite. Amish bread is loved by everyone as well....whats even better is that both are simple and dairy free!

Here's how to do the soup:

Sautee the brocoli with garlic and onions in olive oil with s/p

quarter potatoes, skins on and add to pot

Add 6 cups of chicken stock

boil until everything has softened

Blend in blender until smooth!

Add S/P to taste :)

I'm excited to make the bread today b/c Dave finished seasoning my new loaf pan last night. Which means this will be the first time I make bread that I can put both loaves in at the SAME TIME! The bread is really simple to make. It just takes flour, oil, yeast, sugar and warm water...

2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups bread flour

Ahhhh...the simple things in life are so nice...