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Originally Posted by Ursy

Today was the second lesson in the kitchen with Bek - pumpkin soup day for my little sous chef. She did well!

It is not soup weather, but we had a 2/3 of a big pumpkin to use up.
No matter, we both enjoyed it for lunch anyway.

I remember being a couple of years older than her, my first time making pumpkin soup, at the first place I ever lived in on my own. The recipe never said to drain the pumpkin, but it didn't say not to either. I drained it. Bad decision! I should have called Mum! Glad to know Bek will be better prepared than me, if she ever leaves home (I don't think I'll mind if she doesn't)

Speaking of German sausage, last time we were at the local markets Bek decided to try one. It had chunks of cheese in it. I think she liked it. The fat factor is not a concern with her, she's a tiny little thing - could do with some more weight on her.

My Sugar Plum Fairy!!

I love your little Sous Chef stories.

Honey I just saw pics of your new house..Wow! Gorgeous. Best wishes to you all. There is nothing like a fresh new start hey?

I envy that you have a Sous Chef! I need one *grin*

When I have mini diva in the kitchen with me she likes to watch me cook. Often she will hand me this or that if I need something but she is a bit timid around the stove still and not comfortable with knives. Likely the weekly manicured diva nails are having an impact on the knife skills.

But I love to have her in the kitchen with me and miss her terribly now. Not that I needed any lessons in value or appreciating the time that we have been gifted with those that we love, but I surely miss that little one every minute of the day. Its not the same to cook without her There are a few favorites that I make for her and I dont even cook them at all now. Just makes me too sad.

Hopefully she will come visit me on spring break.