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 I almost forgot to post today!  What would happen to the world if I didn't?!!!  Surely it would come to a halt in complete consternation?

Anyway....this post centres around food.  First of all - how about a recipe?  Resident Chef served this for supper tonight and it's definitely a keeper!  The original recipe is on the menu at Le Cellier Steakhouse at Epcot but of course the Resident Chef changed it somewhat to more suit our tastes..

CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP

1/ 2 lb. bacon, 1/2" pieces
1 onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, cut into 1/4" pieces
4 T. butter
1 c. flour
3 c. chicken stock
4 c. milk
1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated
1 tsp garlic powder
1 T. hot pepper sauce
1 T. Worcestershire
1/2 c. warm beer (the rest goes to the cook)
Salt and pepper to taste

Sauté bacon until lightly browned.  Add onion, celery and butter and sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.  Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for about 4 mins.  Whisk in chicken stock and bring to a boil for 1 minutes.  Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add milk
and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.  Do not boil after milk is added.  Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients (reserving beer).  Blend with immersion blender until cheese is melted.  Add warm beer.  If soup is too thick you can thin with a little milk.    

Another thing that has come forth from Resident Chef's kitchen are these....

These are about the size of a small pizza and are topped with M&M's.  

- How about making slippers from fleece?  You can find a free pattern HERE (I would want to add some non-slip coating on the bottom I think)

- THIS is another great pattern that would be fun to make for Christmas giving.

- If you would like to turn a picture of your home (or someone else's...perhaps for a gift?) into an embroidery pattern, have a look at the tutorial found HERE

- THIS intrigued me.  Not enough to make one, but I might have had we more room to display it.  

- Those of you who enjoy quilt shows will love looking through THIS virtual one from the Victorian Quilters!  There are several categories - click on one and then you can look through by simply clicking on the arrows on the right side.  Some pretty amazing quilts!! (This was found via Linda Steele who just happened to win a couple of the prizes for her work).

Today's quote..."There are some people who could hear you speak a thousand words and still not understand you.  There are others who will understand you - without you even speaking a word"