So, after I got up this morning, and had breakfast, and all that, I ran a couple errands.
I took my socks to the bank where, naturally, I got on the wrong drive-up lane . . . but we kept each other entertained.
We went to the car wash, because the amount of road salt on my car was just ridiculous. I picked the one that you can ride through (I thought the socks would like that) but that may have been a tactical error. It cost just about the same as the ones where you get OUT of the car, and didn't include an internal cleaning . . . and the inside of my windows could really use that. It was even further out of my way, but . . . at least I didn't have to get out of the car. It's cold out there.
I stopped at the grocery store. I bought stuff for some soup. I'm making my Weisskohl Eintopf soup tonight--it's a German cabbage soup recipe with bits of bacon and little meatballs . . . really yummy, but I almost never get to make it. (The recipe is in the Extendted post, if you want it.) And on Saturday, when Mom gets home, the plan is to have a pot of Carole's Roast Beef Soup ready and waiting. Mom thought it sounded really good, so I'm looking forward to trying it.
Then I came home and had lunch. A BLT sandwich--another rarity in our household. See, Mom's deathly allergic to all kinds of pork products, including bacon. So it's a rare, rare thing for us to have it in the house. (The bacon is the main reason I can't make Weisskohl Eintopf more often--that, and the fact that my father never, ever, eats soup.) But since Mom's not here and there's plenty of time for me to scour everything that could possibly have come into contact with the bacon . . . well, it would just be wrong of me not to take advantage, right? The tomatoes were darn good for this time of year, too....
And now? We're just waiting for Liz to get here.... She called from just outside Philadelphia about half an hour ago, so . . . another hour, tops, unless she hits really bad traffic (knock on wood).
Weisskohl Eintopf (German Cabbage Soup)
1 green cabbage
4 strips bacon
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
2 T beef bouillion
1/2 tsp marjoram
1 lb beef
bread crumbs
1 egg
1 small onion
2 T butter
Cut cabbage into strips. Dice bacon. In large pot, cook bacon and then add cabbage and cook until transparent. Let simmer.
Meanwhile, drain tomatoes and cut into quarters. Add to cabbage, with boullion, seasonings, and 2 cups of water. Simmer 30 minutes
Meanwhile, mix beef, bread crumb, onion, and egg and make small meatballs. Fry in butter until brown and add to soup.
Klutschen (Potato Dumplings) (optional)
Mash together 5 or 6 cooked potatoes, 2 T flour, 1 egg, salt and nutmeg to taste. Cook by tablespoonful in hot boiling water. Add to soup just before serving, or serve on the side of each the bowl.
The soup sounds yummy. I hope you and your mom like the Roast Beef Soup!
Posted by: Carole | February 08, 2007 at 02:39 PM
That looks like a *great* BLT - one of my favorite sandwiches. You guys have fun. Lots of photos, OK?
Posted by: Beth | February 08, 2007 at 02:41 PM
My grandmother made a soup very much like yours, Deb. She never, ever worked from recipes, so I'm happy to have one to start from. Dinner tomorrow! Thanks!
Posted by: Meg in North AL | February 08, 2007 at 03:22 PM
Oh so lucky you and Chappy get to spend some time with Liz! Have a wonderful time, looks like you started the day out very nicely.
Posted by: Rebekah | February 08, 2007 at 03:40 PM
Have fun with Liz. It sounds like a great weekend.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 08, 2007 at 04:13 PM
The soup sounds yummy. Chappy looks a bit perkier today. Look like you and The Sock got lots of errands done!
Posted by: Carrie K | February 08, 2007 at 04:31 PM
I'm starving now. OMG! I haven't seen an A & P since I lived in Philly! We always used to joke about the ACME, because of WB's cartoons. That brings back memories.
Posted by: Carol | February 08, 2007 at 06:18 PM
Why am I suddenly so hungry?! The first part of the day sounded wonderful!
Posted by: Chris | February 08, 2007 at 06:56 PM
Wow, that BLT looks like the best one I've ever seen!
Posted by: Norma | February 08, 2007 at 10:08 PM
yummmmy! sounds hearty. i may be makign cabbage soup this weekend!
Posted by: minnie | February 08, 2007 at 11:14 PM
I've been reading your blog for a while now, and would just like to say Hi, Your STR socks are looking fabulous, I've just purchase some of this, and think it's the best sock yarn ever. Your soup sounds yummy too! Tracy
Posted by: Tracy | February 09, 2007 at 05:52 AM
Hello Denville A&P! I have to go there tomorrow and order my son's birthday cake. That BLT looks so good! I'd eat just about anything if you put bacon in it.
Posted by: Kim P | February 09, 2007 at 11:48 AM
Ooh, that BLT looks divine. Sounds like you had a really nice day off yesterday. Love the espresso set, too.
Posted by: Laura | February 09, 2007 at 05:26 PM