Silvana's Family Recipes

Beauty is in the world that I see A big red balloon A shiny new swing A sunny afternoon The first signs of spring Beauty is in the world that I hear Like door chimes and wind chimes My father’s songs to help me sleep My favorite nursery rhymes Loud booming fireworks that leap Beauty is in the world that I touch A soft warm embrace A high five hand for good choices A kiss upon my little face A hug for using inside voices Beauty is the world that I taste A doughnut with jelly Or a chocolate treat They fill my belly With a taste that’s so sweet Beauty is in the world filled with scents Like hot baked bread And freshly picked flowers Clean sheets on my bed Right after a shower Beauty is when I talk My voice to be heard The thoughts in my head No matter how absurd Beauty is my family When I dance with my mother Or play catch with my dad Or wrestle with my brothers They never get mad Beauty is God I know he’s always there It's love in all that

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This soup can be thrown together in no time flat- even for the most finicky eaters. It's a meal all by itself or as a starter to your main course. A perfect addition to Thanksgiving. Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower 1 large potato  5 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2/3 cup cream, milk or evaporated milk 4 tablespoons of grated cheese salt and pepper to your taste 1 can of drained, rinsed chickpeas Directions: Place a pot on the stove and add the stock heat to high.  Meanwhile: Rinse the cauliflower and cut into small sized florets-discard the stalk. Peel and cut the potato into quarters  When the broth comes to a boil, add the cauliflower and potato Cook for about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the cauliflower and potato carefully and set aside. Meanwhile: Drain and rinse your chickpeas. To a blender or food processor add the cauliflower, the potato, the chickpeas and blend until smooth. Add the mixture to the broth. Add the cream or milk and ch