Update on Spending & Windfall
Posted: September 22, 2009 Filed under: $ Left, Tina Wrote It, Weekly Rundown Leave a commentMonday night I bought 4 challah rolls at Jack’s for $1; from Key Foods, I got a can of broadbeans for $1.89, can of coconut milk for $1.50 and at the corner bodega/grocery store, I got a pound of string beans for $1. I also got 4 apples from the farmer’s market for $2. Total: $7.49
Today, we got lucky. My boss brought in some of his harvest from his upstate garden. We got cukes, a few baby eggplants, brocollini and some tomatoes. Our friends were once again out of town and asked us to pick up their CSA and we got:
- 1 lb. Fingerling Potatoes
- 2 eggplants
- 1 Head Boston Lettuce
- 1/2 lb Beans
- 1/4 Red Watermelon
- 2 peppers
- 1 lb Cherry Tomatoes
With all of the tomatoes we got, I am thinking we need to make some more tomato jam. I am psyched about the watermelon and the peppers.
Rest assured that we will be spending our entire $30/Week budget soon enough. Fall is coming and with that comes baking bread and veggie stews. My favorites!
Yellow Split Pea Soup
Posted: September 22, 2009 Filed under: Beans, Recipe, Soup, Tina Wrote It 7 CommentsWanting something cheap, warming and hearty, I decided to make soup the other day. This recipe is super simple with stellar results.
Yellow Split Pea Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 lb yellow split peas, picked over, rinsed and soaked for about 15 minutes
- 6-8 cups stock (freezer scrap stock, yeah!) or water (less flavorful, but works ok)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion, diced
- olive oil
To Do:
- Strain the soaked beans and place in a big pot. Add 6 cups of the stock or water, cover and bring to a boil.
- Cook the onion in a bit of olive oil in a pan until it browns a bit. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover to let onions caramelize. Turn heat off and put caramelized onions aside.
- Once the beans and water are boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Peek on it from time to time (every 15 minutes for about 45 minutes). If it looks like it needs more liquid, add some.
- Once the beans are cooked through, add the onions, salt and pepper to taste. In small batches, puree the soup in a blender or use a stick blender until you get the consistency you want. I wanted a smooth soup, so used the stick blender for a few minutes. Return the soup to the stove and let simmer a bit. If you want a thick soup, keep the pot uncovered. If you prefer a thinner soup, add more stock and keep the lid on.
- Serve with a delicious sandwich (see below) or salad on the side.
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