did you know it is coming up again in january? already? i seriously feel like i was just there, all big and pregnant too.
anyhow, alt is kind of like a big summer camp for all your favorite design bloggers. really, everyone is there! and, you get to hear some amazing speakers, party, and play some more. what’s not to like?
so, i hope to see you there! you can still register here.
i’ll be teaching one of the design camps on saturday january 21st from 3-5 p.m!
i am teaching a few jewelry design/making basics, and you get to go home with some tools, nice semi-precious stone earrings, and a pendant necklace… that you made! cool right?
so, if you are registered for alt, hurry on over, because there are only a few spots available for my class.
When the weather turns cold, I immediately start to make soup several times a week. My favorite part about soup is that you can make a huge batch, and it will last for a few days, making dinner and lunch time a lot easier at my house.
Today I am sharing a great recipe for white bean chili. It is a unique take on chili, with a great blend of flavors and spices.
White Bean Chili with Ground Turkey Serves 6-8
1 pound ground turkey (or chicken), browned 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 (14.5 ounce) cans white beans, drained (Great Northern, Navy Beans, or Cannellini) 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 (3.5 ounce) cans diced green chilies, un-drained 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 cups chicken broth juice of 1 lime 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Top with: Fresh Cilantro, chopped Green Onions, chopped Jalapenos, chopped Monterrey Jack Cheese Lime Juice/ Wedges Avocados, chunks Sour Cream Tortilla Chips
Drain and rinse beans and set aside.
In medium skillet, brown ground turkey until fully cooked through. While the meat is cooking, sprinkle with the 1/2 tsp of garlic powder. Drain the meat, and set aside.
In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook about 2-5 minutes. Add garlic, and stir for about one minute.
Add drained beans to the pot, as well as the cooked ground turkey, diced green chili’s, cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then add chicken broth.
Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then turn down to medium low to simmer for about 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and add lime juice, and fresh cilantro and stir.
every so often things get really quiet around the house, and i wonder what is going on. only to find my children (in funny places) curled up reading books.
we have a lot of favorite books, but i thought i would share some of my children’s favorite books at the moment. you know, the ones they make you read over, and over, and over…
my talented cousin france, and her husband recently wrote and illustrated a book called “where is the sears tower.” it’s a very cute book with a great message. you can find it here.
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