Amy's First Try at Focaccia Bread

It was cold and snowy here yesterday and I wasn't interested in heading out, so I made a soup inspired by Paul's Mom - "Kitchen Sink Soup."  I took whatever I had (Red Lentils, Squash, Carrots, Celery, etc.) and put it all together with some Chicken Broth and, voila - a yummy soup!  I used Fenugreek along with some Coriander Powder and sautéed it with the onions - it really added a depth of flavor.  Just to top it off and add a little protein, I heated up some IKEA meatballs and, wow, they were quite good!

I also made Focaccia Bread - it was my first time, so I used a recipe that I knew would work - from Penzeys. I love this Company! The catalogs are great!  The recipe is call Herby Cheese Bread, but I just omitted the Cheese. Here is the link for the "Back to School 2011" Catalog - Recipe is on Page 49: Herby Cheese Bread 


Paul enjoyed the soup and bread - what a way to warm up when the temperature is pretty frosty!!

Update on Tucker

Tucker foot is healing up well, unfortunately, we have another issue popping up.  He has Gallstones - can you believe it?!  Poor guy.  I guess it runs in the family - ha! 


He's on a medicine to help dissolve them, so let's hope that does it.  He also has some holes in his liver and the Vet has recommended biopsying. We'll let you know when we get to that.


Sophie and Tucker are living the high life other than a couple of times of day having to brave the cold and go outside to do their business.