Soop's pleasant (if boring) kitchen for friendly folk and precious pets.

Dear Maw, my feelings echo those of all your Granspals. Thank you for updating us. and (((hugs)))

A warm welcome to mumofmadboys.

On the many recommendations on GN I bought a soup maker. Definitely one of my best buys. Monday morning is often fridge clearing days ,so this morning I have made soup from 2 small potatoes, 1 and a half onions, 1 leek,2 courgettes
4 stems of broccoli and 4 carrots.
Very healthy, very cheap and very filling. It made 5 large portions and I can tell you it tasted far nicer than it sounds.
I feel very virtuous.
I am trying to offset the cost of all the presents I bought for myself for my birthday.
The latest arrived this morning, a lovely pair of Reiker black leather ankle boots.

What make of soup maker was it? It's something I've been meaning to get but am worried that it will end up in the cupboard with the unused spiralizer.

I went for the Salter, I read the reviews on Amazon and several were pretty similar. Salter was cheaper by a couple of pounds so I got that. I use it most weeks as my H likes soup at lunchtime. Once the veg is chopped small it it trouble free and very quick. I use a chicken Stockport (Bisto) for the liquid if I haven't got homemade stock in the freezer. I do that when we have had roast chicken.

I think I must be the only person in the world not to be able to get on with a soup maker, Ann. I have a Cuisinart sitting in the garage that my daughter gave me (her MiL bought it for her and she only used it once and decided she didn't get on with it). I have tried it once and I don't get on with it, but considering all the folks who think they are the bees knees, it must either be the brand, or me! Answers on a postcard......

Thank you for the welcome Soop. I have a Morphy Richards soup maker after recommendations on GN. I love it and use it once or twice every week. Several of my friends have bought one on my advice and all are really pleased.

Sending good wishes for maw & paw. Hope there will be better news soon.

annsixty The soup sounds tasty. Did you eat it with crusty bread and butter? MacS has a Russell Hobbs bread maker. He says it was money well spent.
As for buying yourself a much needed desired birthday gift...snap! I also like Reiker. I've a boxed pair of gorgeous, crazily coloured shoes, unworn, that I had to have last birthday. Crackers - me!

Greyduster Next time you're holidaying in this part of the world, you never know, MacS might be tempted to buy your soup maker.

I am feeling very virtuous. I have been to Dornoch this morning and managed to not spend any money in Jail.
www.jail-dornoch.com/

I did buy a card with a Spike Milligan saying: Chopsticks are the reason the Chinese didn't invent custard. Well, made me smile.

I'll remember to bring it with me Soop! How hard does McS haggle? I shall probably be putty in his hands! ?.

I only called in for news of Paw, otherwise I`m boring, nowt to say!

I don't normally frequent the kitchen but having seen mention elsewhere I just called by to add my good wishes for maw n paw

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Hello, ninathenana,

Greyduster MacS is too much of a gentleman to haggle.

Tizliz I went into Jail about eight years ago...just to look...as you do. Came away with a gorgeous red jacket that begged to be bought. I still love it.

ann
A pic of the Reiker shoes I mentioned in an earlier post.

callgirl1 You are most definitely NOT boring. I am. You are not.

Maw my very best wishes for Paw and you.

soop Get those crazy shoes worn, no time like the present!

Those shoes are really something, lovely with a pretty summer dress, but we aren't going to get anymore of those days.
My domesticity knows no bounds, a friend came round with some rhubarb so I have made a crumble.

Did you have a "Get out of Jail free" card Tizliz?
<groan>
No real news, Paw did know me but his hand/eye coordination is awry and his words still get muddled up.
I helped give him his lunch and also chased up Drs as I saw he had not had all his regular meds " written up" so of course the nurse wasn't dispensing them
He is very poorly.

So sad Maw just keep us up to date as and when you feel up to it.

Maw (((hugs)))

Another Reiker fan here. Comfortable and mad, winning combination . Thank you for the update maw, pleased he knows you are there, it will help.

I also love my soup maker, Morphy Richards, I just throw in what's in the fridge, can never replicate a soop, good job we like a change

Been on grandma duties today, a meal and the sofa are calling me, love it but oh boy, do they have energy. Just realised week after next we've four days of childcare, help! . Take care all.

I am another that has just popped in to read any updates from Maw
Hoping for some good news
I am rooting for you both Maw and Paw
Hope that Paw will soon turn the corner.
Best wishes to you both.
Thank you Soop for leaving the kitchen door ajar for well wishers to pop their heads round

OMG Soop, I LOVE those shoes! It shows how backward I am, I`d never heard of Reiker shoes until, this afternoon, but those are lovely!
So sorry to hear that Paw is still very poorly, am wishing with all my heart that he will rally.

maw I can sympathise with having to chase up the regular meds , last time OH was admitted the nurse assured us the dispensing Pharmacist was available and just leave the list , aye sure , and pigs flew past the window , I had his try of meds in my bag and gave him the doses he needed till the ( very nice ) pharmacist came to verify she had an up to date list . Glad to hear Paw is conscious , xxxxx

oops , fat fingers ... Tray of meds

callgirl join the club, I also had never heard of Reiker shoes until this pm. Maybe we need to get out more.

Maw I hope that you can sleep tonight. Hattie must be missing her new friend. I hope that your S in L is there by now.