55.....

Happy  Birthday to me....

55

55

55

55

Yep that's my new number... 

and I am proud of it!  

I stopped worrying about turning older 

some years ago!  

I figure it this way, it's a blessing to be 

alive and life is a gift so enjoy it!

 I adore lemon flavored cakes...

 or Lemon Meringue Pie

Argo Recipe My Mom Used perfect!

(as a child my Mom gave me the choice of either a 

birthday cake or lemon meringue pie- I often chose the pie!)

I'm floating thinking about

this one (no wait, that's a sugar high)

Lemon Meringue Cake!!

Wow! (Martha Stewart)

  55 years ago... 

 My actual birthday is Saturday and I think a nice relaxing day is in order!  We'll see what comes of the day! I'll get my "lemon" Birthday treat from my sister when I see the family for Easter!

 Happy Birthday to all of you 

March babies and those turning 

55 (or already have) like me! 

 Spring has sprung and I think that's one of the best reasons I always enjoyed having been born in March!

Easter is right around the corner and life is bursting out everywhere once again!

I Love it!

Hope your weekend is great! 

I know I'm going to enjoy mine!

 I'd like you all to welcome my friend Betty- She's started a blog this week...please check out her link and welcome her aboard!
Betty Marie's

Baked Potato Soup

I've made this recipe many times and it never disappoints.  It's thick and full of flavor.  I've had this recipe for at least 10 years,  I found it on the Martha Stewart web site but after I looked for it again I didn't find it.  If you've ever had Potato Soup at a restaurant and thought, I wish I could make mine like that, this one is it!

The longest part of this recipe is baking the potatoes beforehand and allowing them to cool.  

BAKED POTATO SOUP

Ingredients

4 Lg. Baking Potatoes (must be baked, cooled, peeled and cubed) About 4 cups

1 Lb. Bacon  (cook ahead, cool and crumble)

2/3 C Butter

2/3 C Flour

7 C Milk

4 Green Onions, sliced into tiny size pieces

1 ¼ C Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 C Sour Cream

¾ t. Salt

½ t. Pepper

In large soup kettle or dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in flour, heat and stir until smooth. (Watch your heat isn't too high, it will brown the butter)

Gradually add in milk, stirring constantly until thickened. 

Add potatoes and onions.

Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. 

Reduce heat, cover, simmer for 10 min. 

Add cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper and bacon, stir until cheese is melted. 

Serve immediately.

A good crusted loaf of bread is a terrific accompaniment

Makes 2 ½ quarts

Serves 8 to 10