Tuesday

Well today is going well despite the fact that I didnt get to bed til almost 3am. Kids are doing there school work and I am playing on the computer (I know bad mommy) but they are doing there work and I can leave them for a few mins to check a few things out like the Back To School Shopping Party on Parents Connect. http://www.parentsconnect.com/parenting-boards/back-to-school-shopping-party/ I absolutely love there parties. I won a set of trucks back in December and my kids play with them often. So if you are a parent, I would check it out bc its a lot of fun and easy to do.

Tonights dinner is gonna be so YUMMY! I am making Clam Chowder. I love love love Clam Chowder but only when its homemade. Its super easy to make and goes great with chunks of crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes ( I prefer red potatoes)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams

Directions

1. Place diced bacon in large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook until almost crisp; add onions, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in water and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
2. Pour in half-and-half, and add butter. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow to boil.