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Creamed Peas

It is very cold outside. I roasted a chicken for dinner and was trying to think of something "warm" to serve with it . . . besides biscuits! My girl cherub was at dance, so I couldn't get her input. But I asked my boy cherub what veggie he would like. "Peas!  I love peas!" Great -- I'll make creamed peas!  I couldn't believe that I had never made this for my family! His response wasn't filled with excitement! I explained to him that I grew up with my mom making creamed peas. Matter of fact, it seems like my mom made a lot of "creamed" stuff  . . . peas corn beef Ok --- so I can only remember 3 things. But that's kind of alot, right? Meal plan, done! I pick up my girl cherub from dance, and as true to her nature, she asks what's for dinner. I tell her all the delicous stuff; including creamed peas. "Like baby food?"  she asks! NO!  Not like baby food! "Like creamed corn?"

Hot 'tella

I honestly don't know what we did before Nutella. Honestly! I don't know who's worse:  the Mr. or the girl cherub. Truth be told:  it's the Mr. He will categorically deny it, but I know the truth! Many years ago, when my parents were celebrating their 20th anniversary, I believe, my dad sent my mom on a European trip. Yes,  . . .sent. He stayed home. He never had any desire to leave the states. He liked to travel, but going over-seas, was of no interest to him. Now, hook up an R.V. behind his truck and he was a happy camper. No pun intended! Off to Europe my mom goes with a traveling group and she brought back all sorts of treats. One being this "chocolate in a jar." Yep!  It was Nutella. But that was before you could readily find it in any store in America. Fast-forward to a husband who loves chocolate and he fosters the same indulgence to his daughter. We have a jar of this stuff in the pantry all the time! On ou