A Bit of This, A Bit of That... Recipe

I haven't been posting much lately for a couple of reasons. Hubby has been traveling a LOT, and when he's gone, I typically change my eating habits, tending to graze more than normal, especially while I'm in and out of meetings. The other reason is that I've been busy with other writing projects - editing, creating lesson plans for an educational project, etc.

So instead of one recipe, I'm here to give a quick round up of what's been going on in my kitchen these past few weeks.

First up is soup. I've been making a lot and eating a lot. I think a lot of people don't realize how versatile a basic soup recipe can be. For instance, with some onions, potatoes, celery, and carrots, I can make several batches of basic soup. But add…