Not In Canada Anymore...

Well...I want to continue this blog even if I'm not in Canada anymore.

I'm reading a book about Canada though! It's called "The Life of Pi" by Yann Martel, and it's definitely worth a read.

In other news...just finished making corn casserole and cream of broccoli soup. Both are delicious. Here are the recipes:

Corn Casserole

1 box of Jiffy corn bread mix

1 egg

1 can of sweet corn

1 can of creamed corn

a bit of butter (if desired)

Half a cup of fat free sour cream OR plain yogurt

(originally this called for a full cup of sour cream and a stick of butter, but using less and substituting healthier stuff makes no difference)

Combine all in a mixing bowl, plop into a pan, bake for an hour at 350 degrees or until golden brown on top.

...You can also get creative and add peppers, spices, whatever you want! :)

Cream of Broccoli Soup

I found this recipe here and changed a few things...

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• AT LEAST 1 cup chopped broccoli (I used around 3 cups)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup skim milk
• onion powder and black pepper to taste
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Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water and salt to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside. Drain, place broccoli in a small bowl, and mash.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix in flour, and then gradually whisk in milk. Drain the water from the broccoli into this saucepan and mix in. Stir continuously until liquid begins to boil. Mash up broccoli in its pot, then pour butter concoction back into pot with broccoli. Season with onion and pepper to taste.

Yay! Feel free to experiment as you wish; I always do! :)

PS: Just curious...does anyone actually read this blog anymore, or am I just writing it for myself?