[{"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YI44KtpY-RE/VoKuHcvTldI/AAAAAAAAIm4/Ui8_IvvLe78/s1600-r/untitled.png", "src": "http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YI44KtpY-RE/VoKuHcvTldI/AAAAAAAAIm4/Ui8_IvvLe78/s1600-r/untitled.png", "formatted_filename": "untitled", "alt_text": "Lavender Between The Cracks", "rendered_width": 480, "rendered_height": 640}, null, {"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78wimCbh6I/AAAAAAAABAQ/_mXFrZEKeSs/s400/DSCN3526.JPG", "src": "http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78wimCbh6I/AAAAAAAABAQ/_mXFrZEKeSs/s400/DSCN3526.JPG", "formatted_filename": "DSCN"}, null, {"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78wX2Cbh5I/AAAAAAAABAI/X3-FaSmZHks/s400/DSCN3532.JPG", "src": "http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78wX2Cbh5I/AAAAAAAABAI/X3-FaSmZHks/s400/DSCN3532.JPG", "formatted_filename": "DSCN"}, {"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78wMGCbh4I/AAAAAAAABAA/ceQ0BJRw6Mc/s400/DSCN3539.JPG", "src": "http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78wMGCbh4I/AAAAAAAABAA/ceQ0BJRw6Mc/s400/DSCN3539.JPG", "formatted_filename": "DSCN"}, {"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78v_GCbh3I/AAAAAAAAA_4/M-r0MsbTOrA/s400/DSCN3533.JPG", "src": "http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78v_GCbh3I/AAAAAAAAA_4/M-r0MsbTOrA/s400/DSCN3533.JPG", "formatted_filename": "DSCN"}, {"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78v0WCbh2I/AAAAAAAAA_w/fZqnuwW403s/s400/DSCN3537.JPG", "src": "http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78v0WCbh2I/AAAAAAAAA_w/fZqnuwW403s/s400/DSCN3537.JPG", "formatted_filename": "DSCN"}, {"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78vl2Cbh1I/AAAAAAAAA_o/CBaKKvTyZmU/s400/DSCN3536.JPG", "src": "http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78vl2Cbh1I/AAAAAAAAA_o/CBaKKvTyZmU/s400/DSCN3536.JPG", "formatted_filename": "DSCN"}, {"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78vaWCbh0I/AAAAAAAAA_g/LPtWn7vfJBI/s400/DSCN3540.JPG", "src": "http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/R78vaWCbh0I/AAAAAAAAA_g/LPtWn7vfJBI/s400/DSCN3540.JPG", "formatted_filename": "DSCN"}, null, null, null, null, null, {"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KZnTV4rgsC8/VoKdPsKSvII/AAAAAAAAImA/lNdZ9NwcAcU/s225/20150510_155423977_iOS.jpg", "src": "http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KZnTV4rgsC8/VoKdPsKSvII/AAAAAAAAImA/lNdZ9NwcAcU/s225/20150510_155423977_iOS.jpg", "formatted_filename": "iOS", "alt_text": "Terri Lee Takacs", "rendered_width": 225, "rendered_height": 225}, null, null, null, {"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TA7Zc7DvWjo/T7ZLKqe_p6I/AAAAAAAAGkw/2Qlc4ABYot8/s220/01%2Brt.jpg", "src": "http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TA7Zc7DvWjo/T7ZLKqe_p6I/AAAAAAAAGkw/2Qlc4ABYot8/s220/01%2Brt.jpg", "formatted_filename": "Brt", "alt_text": "Featured on Front Cover", "rendered_width": 170, "rendered_height": 220}, null, null, {"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/TS_A0mIg76I/AAAAAAAAFiQ/rsiDaS7RLqY/S220/bu_copy.jpg", "src": "http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/TS_A0mIg76I/AAAAAAAAFiQ/rsiDaS7RLqY/S220/bu_copy.jpg", "formatted_filename": "bu copy", "alt_text": "Pat Winter tutorials & more", "rendered_width": 150, "rendered_height": 150}, null, null, {"document_url": "http://lavenderbetweenthecracks.blogspot.com/2008/02/signs-of-spring.html", "unformatted_src": "http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/TBDbJqq64iI/AAAAAAAAE18/jjUAgx2nuao/S220/blogbeesticker.png", "src": "http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bmPkVI6wYvE/TBDbJqq64iI/AAAAAAAAE18/jjUAgx2nuao/S220/blogbeesticker.png", "formatted_filename": "blogbeesticker", "alt_text": "blog guidebook", "rendered_width": 168, "rendered_height": 220}, null]

Signs of Spring and A Recipe for Tomato Soup

This week I started looking for signs of spring in my backyard ~ They were everywhere! I was shocked to see bulbs coming up and buds ready to bust open. But alas ~ this is New England. As Mark Twain, who resided in Conn., said ~ "if you don't like the weather in New England , wait a minute." Today ~ it's a big ole' snowstorm ~ 9 inches and counting. I was happy to have made homemade Tomato Soup yesterday for dinner. It was much better today with some buttered bread and freshly grated cheese on top. As I cut my bread ~ I remembered knowing which angle each of my four angels liked their sandwiches cut. I could still "feel " them sitting there waiting patiently for their lunch. They were the most wonderful kids. Now my Teddi and Jake sit just as patiently for a bite of Mommy's lunch. (doubleclick on Jakes photo and notice the tear in his right eye ~ such drama!) Ted gives me a sad look and Jake ~ one of desperation! As always ~ they weren't disappointed!

Saute 1 large onion in 3 T butter and 2 teas. olive oil till onions are transparent. Add lg carton chicken or beef broth (i use organic), salt and pepper, 3 pitches of thyme, large can of each of these ~ Muir Glen tomato puree, crushed tomato, diced tomato with hot peppers, sprinkle of parsley. I simmered this for 45 minutes and it was ready to eat. HOWEVER ~ it was MUCH better the next day!
Add a sprinkle of freshly grated cheese to the top.Also for a nice touch ~ how about adding a few cups of fresh veggies Posted by Terri Lee Takacs at 3:23 PM Labels family, my home, our dogs


