It has been far too long since I had a Saturday I could spend sewing and cooking, but a few weeks ago I had a Saturday that was wide open and I got to sew and cook to my heart’s content. (Unfortunately, I’m only now getting around to blogging about it!) It’s a little ridiculous how happy these types of days make me, but the weather outside is cool and blustery and I’m tucked in our warm little home with the fire going and plenty of time to let creativity roam. Perfection. Today’s project is a gift for my sweet grandma who is moving up to Boise in just a few weeks into the most adorable little bungalow. She’s just had the whole place remodeled and it looks amazing, all light and airy, there is even the neatest little atrium right in the middle of the house. It’s really unique and quite a special place.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups organic chicken broth
• 4-5 cups fresh organic broccoli
• 1/4 cup chopped organic onion
• 1-2 cloves organic garlic
• 1 cup organic milk (I used 1%)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (I used organic quinoa flour and it worked great, that way the soup is gluten free)
• 1 cup shredded organic sharp white cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried organic oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring broth to a boil. Add broccoli and onion. Cook for five minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
2. In a separate bowl, slowly add milk to flour, and mix until well blended.
3. Stir flour mixture into broth mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until soup is thick and bubbly. Add cheese if desired; stir until melted. Add seasonings and serve.

Seat cushions, a table runner and some napkins to match!

The project for today was to help decorate my grandma’s new kitchen. She picked this adorable table out, and without even measuring the space new it would be prefect… and it is! I hope these little accents make her feel right at home.