Comments on: 4 Kids, Life and Dinner (Recipe: Corn and Veggie Chowder with Chicken)

By: Menu Plan Monday – January 11 | Welcome To Parenthood

Menu Plan Monday – January 11 | Welcome To Parenthood — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:07:32 +0000

[...] – Corn and Veggie Chowder with Chicken, sesame semolina [...]

By: The Purple Foodie

The Purple Foodie — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:45:17 +0000

Hey Kristen! Wish you and your family a wonderful 2010! I love reading your family stories. Also very happy to hear that Culinart Snapshot will be back soon *wink wink*
.-= The Purple Foodie´s last blog ..Best of 2009: Books =-.

By: Les in NE

Les in NE — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:31:13 +0000

Boy, if this doesn’t look like my Rocky Mountain Potato Chowder! I got the recipe from a friend years ago and my husband loves it. You can find the recipe here:

http://lesleyskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/01/rocky-mountain-potato-chowder.html

And, you said, “I used to be on the extreme end of organized with my house and routines, and well… let’s just say, that is sooooo not the case with me these days,”

That sounds so much like me and I’m an empty-nester! I guess working full-time in a bookstore is almost as exhausting as raising a family. I get to be on my feet all day, deal with crisis, clean up messes, and answer inane questions. Try not to worry about “doing it all.” We’ll be here whenever you stop by with a new post. Speaking of which, I tried your cheeseburger soup tonight. One word. YUM!!!!! My husband and I LOVED it! My only wish is that I could use real cheese instead of Velveeta. Have you ever tried substituting with cheddar? Does it get too stringy? I’m thinking of adding some bacon crumbles to the leftovers tomorrow night. Oh, and I used a full pound of meat and it didn’t seem like too much. I might even throw a few sauteed mushrooms in next time around. Delicious recipe, Kristen!!
.-= Les in NE´s last blog ..Torch =-.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:46:08 +0000

Happy Holidays! .-= Cynthia´s last blog ..The Best Gift =-.

By: sugar plum

sugar plum — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:48:35 +0000

Lovely hearty meal u have here..love corn and chicken in a soup!!!
MErry Christams and happy holidays!!!!

By: Angela @ Hello Dahrlin'

Angela @ Hello Dahrlin' — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:38:46 +0000

Looks great! So good to see a post from you. Merry Christmas to you and your family! .-= Angela @ Hello Dahrlin'´s last blog ..The Christmas Dinner Menu =-.

By: nora@ffr

nora@ffr — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:37:39 +0000

love addition of corn and chicken oh m soo loving this post!! happy holidays and merry Christmas!
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By: Deborah

Deborah — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:53:15 +0000

I sometimes feel overwhelmed with one, so I admire anyone with 4!! This soup looks divine.
.-= Deborah´s last blog ..Countdown to Christmas – Day 7 – Chocolate Cinnamon Bread =-.

By: Nate

Nate — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:59:34 +0000

Re: running out of milk – here in Kuching, fresh milk is exceedingly expensive. Most people drink Ultra Heat Treated (UHT) milk which you can keep boxed, unrefrigerated, for months. We found a place that we could buy UHT milk in bulk, so we have a month’s supply of milk on hand. We’re not gonna run out of milk!
.-= Nate´s last blog ..Chinese Almond Cookie Recipe =-.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:07:10 +0000

Oh, this looks so good. It snowing like crazy here today and this would warm my belly. I wish I could make it to the store for the ingredients. Will save this recipe for another time. Happy holidays!

By: Cora

Cora — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:52:11 +0000

So . . . sometimes letting go is the only way to hold on. Your kids and your family are a work in progress, just like you. Your head and heart will find the rhythm that works for all of you. And we will be here with you the whole time. .-= Cora´s last blog ..Season’s Eatings – Cookbooks Make Perfect Gifts =-.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:41:30 +0000

Kristen, you will get your groove back; it just takes time and I’m sure it sometimes feels as though it will never happen. But it will.
Your chowder looks delicious, and what a blessing that everyone enjoys it! That was a rare thing in our family too.
.-= Lynda´s last blog ..Peanut Butter Fudge ( and a reminder for December’s "Family Recipes: Memories of Family, Food and Fun") =-.

By: Aimee

Aimee — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:22:05 +0000

We all go through these transition phases in life- I totally know where you are coming from on this one! Take all the time that you need, your family is the most important thing, always. .-= Aimee´s last blog ..Aimee's Canadian Mincemeat =-.

By: maris

maris — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:49:26 +0000

When you feel down just think about how much your kids are going to look back on this one day and appreciate everything that you do. If it makes you feel better, I wish I’d had more siblings growing up – my parents and brother were great but I always would have loved more.
.-= maris´s last blog ..Tis the Season: 10 Cocktails that Taste Better than Gluhwein =-.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:16:11 +0000

Take all the time you need!! With the holidays, work, and only one, incredibly easy daughter, I'm still strapped. .-= Tiffany´s last blog ..Wherein I attempt to make a gingerbread house =-.

By: RobinSue

RobinSue — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:05:45 +0000

I have had to say no to many things too and have become quite good at it. If it is something I would rather not do because it takes time from the family then I say no! It will all get better soon and time will go so fast. My youngest is 7 and we are having so much fun with them all. I buy three gallons of milk at a time sometimes so that I don't run out. I still do anyway! .-= RobinSue´s last blog ..Super Fast: Pofosen =-.

By: Cookeaze

Cookeaze — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:41:22 +0000

Delicious! Loved the detailed instructions..It is a must and soon to be on my table. .-= Cookeaze´s last blog ..Tasty Vegetable Pulav =-.

By: Carissa

Carissa — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:14:58 +0000

I’m in my final weeks of pregnancy with #5…I understand what you mean about having to reprioritize your life as your family has grown. We homeschool and your comment about the things you feel like you can’t do anymore really resonated with me. This soup recipe looks great; I look forward to trying it a try to see how many in my brood give it “keeper” status.

By: susan from food blogga

susan from food blogga — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:21:28 +0000

I have the utmost respect for moms, especially when you’re raising 4 kids under 7 years old! Whew! And congratulations on your 3rd blogiversary, Kristen. You continue to put forth excellent recipes and stories. Here’s wishing you many more. -Susan

By: The Teacher Cooks

The Teacher Cooks — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:03:23 +0000

This looks delicious!! 4 kids! Wow! Family first is the way to go! I love your site though. .-= The Teacher Cooks´s last blog ..Chocolate Pound Cake =-.