mmm...mmm...good

perhaps you've heard: the flu doesn't care if you've received a shot or not. he is, apparently, still free to infect whomever he pleases as doctors are saying the '07-'08 flu season is especially bad. it seems there was a communication breakdown in the influenza corporation and the flu strand included in the shot, is not the flu strand doing the infecting. computer virus, or someone doctored a memo - who knows... but one thing is for sure: come the end of the fiscal year, heads are gonna roll at F.L.U., Inc. 

i caught a news report that said, "the best way to avoid the flu is to get plenty of sleep, exercise and eat right." wow. really? i'd rather just get a shot thanks so much. i mean, doing all 3 of those things at the same time? when is enough enough?! what's next? reduce, reuse, and recycle? stop, drop and roll? someone needs to draw the line. 

anyway, here's something that's sure to cure what ails you - some homemade chicken noodle soup. davidrussell had the icks yesterday and this is just what the doctor ordered. one of cincinnati's finest chefs, kate nicholson, created this recipe. whip some up and enjoy! (and yes, "some" is an actual recipe measurement.)

kate's chicken noodle soup

3-4 chicken breasts

2 carrots (peeled and sliced)

a few stalks of celery (depends on how much you don't hate celery)

some cremini mushrooms

1 onion (chopped)

3-4 boxes free range chicken broth

egg noodles (i use 3/4 of one bag; depends on your noodle mood.)

some oregano

2 bay leaves

some curry powder

some sea salt

1/2 some of pepper

1. boil chicken, drain water. (i recommend slow boil, the chicken falls apart more easily.)

2. chop veggies and mushrooms.

3. saute veggies and mushrooms in olive oil for about 4 minutes.

4. combine chicken with broth. add veggies and mushrooms, slow boil.

5. add spices to taste

6. add noodles

7. stir and simmer for 1 hour or until noodles are soft. 

serve it with some yummy salad, or a tasty grilled cheese sandwich. or carb it out with a big wad of bread. ooo, mama.