On Saturday I came across a news story about the world's second largest diamond which is as big as a tennis ball. It was unearthed in Botswana but is owned by Canada's Lucara Diamond Corporation and is called the Lesedi la Rona. It is expected to fetch $90 million and it's not even cut yet. It is the biggest stone discovered since 1905 when the world's largest diamond, the Cullinan, was unearthed. That was cut into nine pieces which are part of the British Crown Jewels. At the link above it talks about Joseph Lau a Hong Kong billionaire who recently bought a huge diamond at auction for something like $48.5 billion US and gave it to his daughter for her 7th birthday. I would assume it will spend most of her life locked up in a safe somewhere. Of course if I had a stone like that, I would be set for the rest of my life.Today, finally, our foot nurse is calling. She hasn't been since we first got bed bugs. The reason being obvious. However, my feet really need her attention. I have a foot nurse is because of my diabetes and as Matt is pre diabetic he uses her too.
We went bowling Monday, last time on a Monday until the Winter League starts again. It was incredibly quiet. Three young girls came in and bowled one game. At two a crowd of handicapped people came in downstairs. They come every week I believe. They tend to be a bit noisy, some more than others. Brad, the son/grandson of the owners, said he had had emails from his dad and they were enjoying themselves. Of course Brad emailed them for Mother's Day. I believe he actually went to his Grandmother's for Mother's Day.
As she is coming at noon, I think I will spend some time today making cream of asparagus soup as I have totally run out of last year's supply. This recipe was originally provided by Tim Barrie's mom (Barrie's Asparagus Farm) and we enjoy it very much. It is also very simple to make. I just realised I need more asparagus as I like to use 2lbs at once. Plus I have to get a couple of bags of asparagus for others in the building. Think I will get some rhubarb too. I meant to the other day and then forgot.
Barrie's Asparagus Soup Recipe
My Mom's Famous!!!
1 lb asparagus chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups chicken broth
2 Tbs butter or margarine
2 Tbs flour
1/2 tsp salt
dash pepper
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
fresh chives for garnish
1. In a covered saucepan, boil the asparagus, onion and 1 cup of chicken broth. When the asparagus is tender and still bright green, blend to a purée (this purée can be frozen and used for future batches of soup.
2. In a large saucepan heat the butter and flour on medium to make a paste (roux). Cook until golden. Stir occasionally as you add the 2nd cup chicken broth, making sure lumps don't form.
3. Stir in the salt, pepper, purée, milk. Bring to a boil.
4. Take soup off heat. Measure the yogurt or sour cream into a bowl and stir in spoonsful of hot soup, little by little. Now, carefully stir this warmed yogurt or sour cream mixture back into the pan of soup.
5. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice, or to taste.
6. Serve in individual bowls, sprinkled with chopped chives - makes 3 1/2 to 4 cups of soup.
Servings: 4
Source: Mrs. Barrie
Have a great day
