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‘‘Strainer’’
‘‘Herb-keeper’’
‘‘Nutmeg grater’’
As many of you correctly guessedor not, it is a berry keeper. Made by Progressive, it sells for $7.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond. This week’s randomly selected winner is Nancy.
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Tuscan Vegetable Soup
3 carrots chopped
3 celery chopped
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 white potato
1 15 ounce can cannellini beans
2 boxes of vegetable or chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
Parm cheese
Saute onions and garlic until fragrant in olive oil. Add carrots and celery and cook until softened. Add potato and saute. Add broth and can of cannellini beans. Simmer until potatoes are softened. Ladle into soup bowls. Sprinkle parm cheese.
Hint: this is great with whole grain crusty bread. Makes 4 Servings.
looks like a SPAETZLE maker….