Saturday, September 4, 2010

Favorite Things: Bon Iver


I'm trying to make Saturday "Favorite Things" day, so here's a second post for today.

If you don't know about Pandora, you have probably been living under a rock. In case you have in fact been living under a rock and don't know what Pandora is, they describe themselves as a music genome project. You tell them the name of a song or artist that you like, and they create a radio station that will play similar music. It is also the reason my iPhone battery dies so quickly. I can't remember which station started playing Bon Iver, but I'm thinking it was the Sufjan Stevens station. I took notice, but it wasn't until I heard Roslyn on the New Moon soundtrack that my attention was fully rapt. I could not stop listening to that stupid song; even after a million plays, I wasn't tired of it. So I downloaded Blood Bank and For Emma Forever Ago, two of his albums. I was NOT disappointed! Listening to Bon Iver makes me feel like I'm in a womb, warm and cozy and sleepy. It is perfect for hibernation of all sorts, whether it be the long winter slumber or an afternoon nap.

Husband and I have been listening to Bon Iver around the clock since it's been cooler. It just sounds like autumn music! If you haven't heard any Bon Iver yet, be sure to check him out. Our favorite songs are Flume and Woods .


Almost Fall Chicken (flavored) Soup

See, I just can't be bound by rules. And that's what a recipe is. When I cook, it's a creative expression. At least, that's my excuse for not being a good recipe-follower. Lunch time rolled around today and not much of anything sounded appetizing. Today was a chilly day, so soup seemed logical. I was too hungry to go through the process of looking online for a recipe and risking me not having all the ingredients. I made my own soup with ingredients I did have.
And here's the recipe!
1) Bring some water to a boil. Measure or don't measure. Toss in some delicious Jamison's chicken flavored soup base.
2) While that is stewing a bit, chop one carrot, some onion, and a handful of broccoli florets.
3) Add onions, carrots, and some noodles since those take longest to cook.
4) Toss in some parsley, thyme, and basil.
5) When everything seems almost cooked, add broccoli.

Yeah, I'm not great with the whole measurement thing. It tasted really good though. That Jamison's stuff is a godsend. I like having the chicken flavor without having to have chicken. So, if you try this recipe and it doesn't work out...I guess you are not as skilled at eyeballing ingredients ; )