As a mom with two adult children who have navigated their ways through the years of high school prep testing, I consider myself at least somewhat knowledgeable about the ins and outs of SAT prep courses.
I was intrigued to stumble upon a website recently featuring gmat prep courses available online. Let’s face it…when presented with the option for studying at home, this just works for people of all ages…teenagers included.
I now have a sophomore son who will soon be entering into the realm of test prep and I will definitely be bookmarking this site.
Maybe I’ll be getting through this winter without an Outer Banks beach rentals vacation yet. Everywhere I look lately, there are signs of spring!
- Mud
- Grass
- Robins
- Longer days
- Asparagus (Juniors!)
- Spring cleaning
- Manure in the air
- Birds chirping
- Kids sleeping better
- Basketballs bouncing
- Washing winter grime from cars
- Putting away the boots
- Finding spring coats
- Crocuses
- MUD – did I say this one already?!?
Have you started buying asparagus yet this spring? We’ve been nibbling on these tasty spears for approximately a month already and we are enjoying every tender mouthful. My kids affectionately call asparagus spears “Juniors.” Think Veggie Tales…get it?
Anyway…in honor of spring arriving soon, I wanted to share my best Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe with you.
Cream of Asparagus Soup
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 3.5 cups chicken broth, divided
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup light cream
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Trim off the touch ends of the asparagus. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Mix the asparagus and 1 cup broth in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.
Remove 1 cup of the cooked asparagus pieces and set them aside. Purée the remaining asparagus pieces with the broth in blender or food processor.
Melt the butter in large saucepan. Stir in flour. Gradually add the remaining broth and cook (stirring occasionally) until the mixture thickens slightly. Add the cream, the seasonings, the puréed asparagus mixture and asparagus pieces. Heat through and serve immediately.
