Feeling Lucky

Today's weather doesn't seem to want to cooperate, so I am off to grab my winning Lottery Tickets.

I know I will win something but why not have a little fun for a $1.

$540 Mil is up for grabs at the moment, the pot will only grow until the drawing is complete. What would I do with that kind of money?
Pay off the bills of my dearest family members and friends...and my own of course.
Setup a family trust.
Travel to Europe and hang out there for a month or two.
Go back to College to finish my 5.5 year run with no degree...lol
Find some wonderful human beings that need a little help and leave them a basket full of goodies and cash.
Give, give and give some more and then take a little!

Stories to follow...my families ritual with the lotto

Good luck to everyone....wahoooo!

Pinterest

What an amazing website pinterest is! I love this site and I do spend a lot of time pinning!

I do want to bring your attention to the dark side of this awesome site. The pics, crafts and fun items are not always what they appear to be.

I followed a link on a beautiful pic of an amazing home today, and it routed me to scene I would rather have never seen. A man standing with a rifle placed on the back of his head by another man. I did not stay on the site, nor did I scroll down to broaden my knowledge of this awful picture.

Please be careful what you are pinning and watch your babies!

Double Irish Cheddar and Macaroni Soup

Wow...

Double Irish Cheddar and Macaroni Soup with Broiled Cheese Croutons

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp butter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 3/4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 tsp coarse salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Irish Cheddar Cheese
• 1 1/2 cups cooked macaroni, or tiny bow tie pasta
• 4-6 slices, artisan bread sliced 1/2 inch thick
• Thinly sliced cheddar cheese
• Butter

Method:

Pre heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter toast, both sides. Place a baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes, or until lightly brown, turning about half way through. Set aside.


In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes. Slowly stir 1 cup of the chicken broth into flour until smooth. Stir in sour cream, salt and pepper. Add the rest of the chicken broth. Cook until thickened, about 7-10 minutes.


Stir in milk, and cook over low heat for an additional 7-10 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add pasta.


Place oven proof bowls on a baking sheet. Evenly fill bowls with soup. Place toasts on top of soup. Cover with thin slices of cheese and place under broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until melted and bubbly.


Makes 6 servings

Thank you KSL, Studio 5!