Saturdays used to be rest days, with Murray and I home alone, relaxing, maybe knocking a few minor things off the honey-do list.\u00a0 It seems lately that our Saturdays have become very busy, and the focal point of our week.\u00a0 Having adjusted nicely to the empty nest, we have both picked up hobbies that not only keep us entertained, but have become an integral part of our lives.\u00a0 I have been preparing for my first marathon, and doing longer runs on Saturdays.\u00a0 Yesterday I completed 29k.\u00a0 Murray has had a few winter heli fly-ins on the weekends.\u00a0 Yesterday, he was at an fun-fly at an indoor soccer stadium.\u00a0 The big helicopter had to stay home, but he was able to take the three others, and had a lot of fun with no crashes.\u00a0 In February, we hosted \u201cHelis on Ice\u201d, an annual event where RC helicopter pilots get together for a fun day of flying over a frozen lake.\u00a0 This was out first time hosting.\u00a0 There was probably 25-30 pilots here throughout the day.\u00a0 To feed the group, we made a giant pot of chili, and also had hot apple cider and hot chocolate to help keep everyone warm throughout the day.\u00a0 Kathryn came over and helped me keep everyone fed, while Scott and Murray enjoyed the action outside. \u00a0At the end of the day, the chili was all but gone, and a squirrel ran away with the last few rolls. If you ever have a large group of people to feed, here is our chili recipe.\u00a0 This is a good, standard chili that only tastes better the longer is simmers.<\/p>\n
Heli of a Pot of Chili In a large stock pot bring the diced tomato, spaghetti sauce, beans and tomato paste to a simmer.\u00a0 Add all spices.\u00a0 In a large skillet, dice all vegetables and saut\u00e9.\u00a0 Add to sauce when tender.\u00a0 Brown the ground beef and drain.\u00a0 Add to stock pot.\u00a0 Add additional salt or spices as desired.\u00a0 You can also add red pepper flakes or hot pepper to give it some zip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Saturdays used to be rest days, with Murray and I home alone, relaxing, maybe knocking a few minor things off the honey-do list.\u00a0 It seems lately that our Saturdays have become very busy, and the focal point of our week.\u00a0 Having adjusted nicely to the empty nest, we have both picked up hobbies that not only keep us entertained, but have become an integral part of our lives.\u00a0 I have been preparing for my first marathon, and doing longer runs on Saturdays.\u00a0 Yesterday I completed 29k.\u00a0 Murray has had a few winter heli fly-ins on the weekends.\u00a0 Yesterday, he was at an fun-fly at an indoor soccer stadium.\u00a0 The big helicopter had to stay home, but he was able to take the three others, and had a lot of fun with no crashes.\u00a0 In February, we hosted \u201cHelis on Ice\u201d, an annual event where RC helicopter pilots get together for a fun day of flying over a frozen lake.\u00a0 This was out first time hosting.\u00a0 There was probably 25-30 pilots here throughout the day.\u00a0 To feed the group, we made a giant pot of chili, and also had hot apple cider and hot chocolate to help keep everyone warm throughout Continue reading Weekend Fun!<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Feeds 30+<\/p>\n\n