The calm before (and during) the storm. The ice and snow and rain and sleet and whatever storm.
Pretty dismal today, and the same for tomorrow. But, tomorrow, I have lots to do.
Pick up the turkey at Boarman’s. The Maple Lawn turkey, along with sausage for dressing, and oysters for stew.
My menu for our meal (Friday night) is oyster stew, salad, turkey, dressing, green beans and a whipped potato/turnip dish.
After getting the turkey, it is off to pick up the CSA box.
We got an anticipatory email, telling us what we might get, but with all the weird weather, we may have lots of substitutions.
Tonight we enjoyed a hearty crockpot soup.
This is my take on the vegetable soup (With smoked shank) that inspires crab soup.
How did I make it?
1 smoked shank from Boarman’s
1 package frozen green beans from last summer
1 pint stock from the freezer
1 jalapeno
1 baby bok choy shredded
3 large scallions
1 pint frozen tomatoes
1 can Navy beans
salt, pepper to taste
1 pint water
20 hours on low in the crockpot. This was one intensely flavored soup. Served tonight with the last of the rye bread from the CSA.
Soup, on a cold rainy evening, before the frantic Thanksgiving cooking.
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I didn’t know you could pick up Maple Lawn turkeys at Boarman’s. I always get mine right at the farm, which is closer to me. Having picked up turkeys there in sloppy weather in past years, I am thankful I went on Monday this year. 🙂
I like picking up at Boarman’s. Less crowded, and I can get other things I need.