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How To Make and Store Chicken Broth

How to Make Chicken Broth

It’s Fall! Which means, it’s officially time for one of my favorite food groups — Soup. Soup season [in my book] runs from late September through early March. Soup is just so warm, and cozy. It’s also very filling, and if done right, can be low calorie and super filling at the same time! #winning [Are we still using hashtags in conversation, or is that so 2017?]

The base for all my soups, even the vegetable ones, is chicken broth. I usually have a few boxes hiding out in my cupboard. This year, though, I’ve been making an active attempt to decrease my processed food intake — I consider boxed chicken broth processed. I mean, how do you think they keep broth suitable for consumption when it isn’t even refrigerated? A little bit of work on the front end, will save you lots of time later on. First things first … (more…)

Crockpot Beef Pho

Crockpot Beef Pho

‘Tis the season for short days, long nights, chilly weather, cozy layers… and lots of Pho!

Let me tell you about my very first Pho experience (it was awful, by the way). My friends had been raving on and on about Pho, which I quickly learned is pronounced, fah, and decided they wanted to plan a Pho night. It was Ramadan, and I was starving to begin with. The place was nothing to write home about. It included lots of basic chairs and tables, some Vietnamese décor, and of course only accepted cash. (more…)