I don’t know why in 47 years I have never made a clam chowder especially one as easy as this! We had a “New England” themed movie night and this was one of my contributions. Super easy and delicious!
Author: Karri Brackett
Month of Gratitude Day 14 I quite enjoy my early morning times on the weekends before the household stirs. Whether it is sitting on my corner of the couch or outside during nice weather, I use this time to read, write, and just enjoy the solitude. I am grateful for these quiet morning times. Karri
This is a twist on the traditional pot roast which I am used to preparing in a crockpot with onion, carrots, and potatoes. Seasoned with au jus and ranch dressing packets and pepperoncinis, it has a really nice flavor and can be either a traditional meal with sides, such as mashed potatoes and broccoli or
Month of GratitudeDay 13 Since the pandemic began, Friday nights have been carryout nights. Tonight worked out to just the four of us, so we decided to have Chinese takeout and watch a Christmas movie. I am grateful for a night of family time. Karri Temple BrackettNovember 13, 2020
Month of GratitudeDay 12 I am an early riser by nature and some days I am just exhausted after work, keeping up with the house, dinner, cleanup and the day to day obligations of life. I am grateful for early nights to bed to just relax with all the pups and get some extra rest.
Month of Gratitude Day 11 My gratitude for today is for all who have served. Including my father who served in the US Army National Guard. He suffered a terrible injury in training which affected him for the rest of his life. Yet he continued his service many years later in the Patriot Guard. I
Month of GratitudeDay 10 I am grateful for downtime in the evenings to work on projects. I began cross stitching again a few years ago and and am working on gifts for Christmas. Karri Temple BrackettNovember 10, 2020
Month of GratitudeDay 9 Today I am grateful for food! Not only that we always have more than enough but for the opportunity to prepare meals for my family. On the nights I feel like cooking that is!! (Tonight’s was chicken bacon cheese quesadillas with black beans). Karri Temple BrackettNovember 9, 2020
Month of GratitudeDay 8 I am grateful for time this weekend to start decorating for the holidays. Even though it takes days and days and we have to live in a mess in the meantime! (Sneak peek). Karri Temple BrackettNovember 8, 2020
Month of GratitudeDay 7 Today I am grateful for the obvious for those of you who know me. * I am grateful for hope and civility and love. But I am also grateful for Saturday nights. Back this summer in the early days of the pandemic we starting doing homemade pizza and a musical on