Served Her Well Crockpot Soup

1-1/2 lb. ground meat
1/2 an onion diced
6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
6 carrots, peeled and diced
1 (15 oz) can peas, drained
1 cup frozen corn
2 (10 3/4 oz) cans tomato soup
water
seasonings to taste

Brown meat and onion in a medium skillet; season with spices to taste. Drain grease &. set aside. In a 4-6 qt. crockpot layer potatoes, carrots, ground meat mixture, peas, corn and tomato soup. Fill crockpot with enough water to cover all ingredients. Season more with spices of your choice, cover and let cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 5-6 hours.

Recipe Source: my dear friend Mrs. K. F.

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CSN Stores Towel Review

I've had time now to use my new towels and let me tell you....they are totally worth the money. Oh wait a minute, I got them for free. *grin* Seriously though, these towels are so super thick and absorbent. When washed and dried they come out so fluffy and soft. What amazed me was how big they are. The set came with 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels and 2 wash cloths. When I pulled the hand towels out of the shipping box, I thought they were the bath towel. These things are super sized. The bath towels are gigantic. You can really wrap up in them. The thickness of them is so nice. They truly remind me of something you would find in a spa...only better! So if you are in need of some new towels, I would strongly reccommend them for you to consider.

CSN....Finally Ordered

I finally placed my order with CSNStores for a product review. It took me awhile to figure out what I wanted or needed, but finally I decided on a 6 piece Egyptian cotton bath towel set. My order should be here in a week or two so, when it comes in I will give my review.

In Review

Keep your eyes peeled as I will be doing a review for CSN Stores. They emailed to offer me the chance to review a product for my blog and I can't wait. CSN Stores has amazing online stores where you can find everything from cookware to ceiling lights to furniture. Now I just have to pick what item to review.

Turkey & Black Bean Chili

Yes, it may be hot outside....ok it's VERY hot outside, but for some reason that is when I am most often craving foods that are best known for the cooler weather. So today, although the thermometer is over 100+ degrees, I am firing up the stove top and making a pot of chili.

This is an easy & tasty chili that is a healthier version of your traditional chili. It is also a recipe that one can use if they are diabetic & the low sodium content makes it blood pressure friendly.


2 lbs. ground turkey
2 pint jars homemade chicken stock (or use 2 [14-1/2] oz cans of low sodium, fat free store bought stock)
1 large onion, rough chopped
1/4 c. diced bell pepper
2-3 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp.ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 (15-oz) cans black beans, drained & rinsed (or 1 family size can)
1 (30-oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar


In a large preheated stock pot, add turkey onion and bell pepper. Cook until turkey is no longer pink. Drain fat if any.

Stir in chicken stock, chili powder, cinnamon and paprika. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes.


Add in black beans, tomatoes and cider vinegar. Bring mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened as desired.

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