From the Resident Chef

 I've been busy working on more cross stitched bookmarks (shhhh....I DO remember assuring you that there wouldn't be any more cross stitch for awhile....so I lied).  They're not photo ready as yet though.  

Because I have nada to show you, how about a really good potato soup recipe from Resident Chef's kitchen instead...

SLOW COOKER HAM and POTATO SOUP

8 c. potatoes, diced

2 onions, diced

3 large carrots, diced

1/2 c. chopped celery

16 oz. cubed cooked ham

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 c. chicken broth

1/4 c. flour

1 1/2 c. milk

1/2 c. sour cream

Add all but flour, milk and sour cream to slow cooker.  Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high 4 - 5 hours.  Add flour, milk & sour cream and cook on high for 15-20 minutes.

- HERE is a really cute, and useful, thing you could make for Christmas giving.

- THIS caused another 'awwwww' when I saw it.  While you're there make sure you have a look through her other free patterns (HERE)

- If you've been thinking about making mug rugs this year, perhaps one found HERE might catch your eye (there are also printable labels you can add).

- HERE is another great little quick-to-make gift that could be tucked into a stocking

- THIS would be a great thing to make for a knitter or crocheter (or perhaps even To You, From You, With Love) 

Today's quote..."If you love something, love it completely, cherish it, say it, but most importantly, show it.  Life is finite and fragile, and just because something is there one day, it might not be the next.  Never take that for granted.  Say what you need to say, then say a little more.  Say too much.  Show too much.  Love too much.  Everything is temporary but love"