January 25, 2004

  • I am feeling better today, though not 100% yet.  Not too much I want to do today luckily.  We are home from church.  The sermon today was very good about community and the strength in the Christian Community.  I so agree with that, I think our faith has grown since we have been more of a part of the community of our church.  Instead of being one of those memebers who show up for SUnday service occassionally and that is it.


    TO DO


    Master Bedroom - (did some)
    Control Journal - Make Current Zone List and Next Weeks
    Make Split Pea Soup
    Go to Sam's Club if I am feeling better (want to get a few things and some shelves to start organizing the basement) 


    SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM


    Freezes Well

    10 Cups of water
    4 cups Split Peas
    1 Cup ham, diced (I add a bit more)
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon of pepper
    1/4 teaspoon marjoram, crushed
    1 bay leaf, finely crushed
    1 Cup celery, chopped
    1 Cup onion, chopped
    1 Cup carrots, sliced
     


    Rinse Peas; combine peas, water, ham, salt, pepper, bay leaf and marjoram in large Dutch oven or stock pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, simmer (don't boil) for 1-1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. Add Celery, onion, and carrots. Simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes.