Sunday, April 22, 2012

S is for... Sister, Socktopi, and Sauerkraut

Sister

Getting ready to watch the Royal Wedding, 2012

My sister and I are especially close.  Unfortunately, we don't get to hang out together much, but when we do, it's a rare occasion when we aren't laughing so hard that our sides hurt.  If it's making up silly dance routines to Big Band hits, playing dress-up like ten year old girls, or pretending to be fashion critics at the mall, we are laughing.  It's this part of our relationship that I miss on a daily basis.

Socktopi

I make sock creatures.  They are all hand stitched and named.  It's kind of an obsession.  I also make sock monkeys and monsters.  

Lola
Herman

Sauerkraut Soup

This is one of my favorite soups.  It's a family recipe.  Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients 

4 Potatoes, Cubed
8 Cups of Salted Water
1 lb. Smoked Kielbasa Sausage, Cubed
1 Tbs. Caraway Seed
2 Cans Sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1 Pt. Sour Cream, with 2 Tsp reserved
1 Tbs. Flour
Salt and Pepper to Taste  

Directions 
  1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Boil potatoes for 10 minutes. 
  3. Reduce heat and add the kielbasa, sauerkraut, salt, pepper, and caraway seed. 
  4. Allow soup to cook at a gentle boil for 20 minutes.
  5. Slowly add sour cream, and stir regularly until mixed.  (Keep 2 Tsp. reserved).
  6. Mix flour and reserved sour cream until it becomes a paste.  
  7. Slowly add flour/sour cream mixture to the soup, stirring constantly until dissolved.  
  8. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  9. Serve hot with slices of rye or pumpernickel bread.

13 comments:

  1. Love the Socktopi! Someday I want to learn how to make my kids sock monkeys. (First I need to learn how to sew. LOL)

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  2. Thanks, Dana. If you ever need a tutorial, let me know. They're really fun and easy to make. I usually just hand stitch mine.

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  3. Oh my goodness, I love those octopi!!

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  4. Thanks so much for your sweet comment, Ro. We had a great time making hats that night.

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  5. Thanks, Jaye. I love to make them. I like turning a boring pair of socks into a funny creature.

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  6. I might have to try that soup! I'm trying to visit all the A-Z Challenge Blogs in April. My alphabet is at myqualityday.blogspot.com

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  7. LOL!!! This pic makes me laugh so much. Love you sister!

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  8. Sound like you and your sister have a blast! That's a treasure. And your sauekraut soup recipe sounds delicius! I love using keilbasa sausage in dishes. All that flavor! Barbara
    Life & Faith in Caneyhead
    P.S. - You should add follow me to your sidebar to make it easier for other bloggers to keep up with your posts.

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  9. Hi, Barbara. The soup is surprisingly delicious. Most people snub their noses at sauerkraut, but the soup gives it a different flavor. Thanks for the heads up about the "Follow" link. I've added it back on.

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  10. Love you, too, Sister. Aren't we a pair?

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  11. Love the sock creatures! My daughter makes them too. So fun! I found you through A-Z and am now a follower. I enjoy your writing.

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  12. What a lovely compliment. Thanks for following, Mare. If you have any photos of your daughter's creations, I'd love to see them.

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