Archive for January, 2009

Today is the 100th day of school!

Many elementary school students and their teachers mark the 100th day of school with activities and celebrations. You may want to continue the celebration at home. Here are some ideas from teachers and parents.

Super Bowl Soup Recipe

MULLIGATAWNY (from Family Fun magazine)

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1  onion, chopped
  • 2  carrots, chopped
  • 1  celery stalk, chopped
  • 1  green pepper, chopped
  • 1 apple, cored, peeled and chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, chopped
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups hot cooked rice

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, green pepper, apple and chicken, and saute for about 15 minutes. Turn the heat to low. In a small bowl, mix the flour and curry powder. Add the mixture to the pot, then stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and tomatoes. Simmer, partially covered, for about an hour, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper. To serve, place about 1/4 cup rice in bowls and ladle the soup over it. Makes about 8 cups.

What’s your favorite Super Bowl Sunday soup recipe? Post a comment and share it!

Pepsi Commercial

Take a look at Pepsi’s new you tube video.

Chinese New Year 2009

Chinese New Year 2009 is being celebrated around the world from January 26th through February 10. Here’s a website where you can find some great Chinese New Year recipes to use at home!