2021 A to Z Challenge and Happy Tuesday! K is for Kale Soup from Tuscany! April 13, 2021

It's definitely a Happy Tuesday for me! With the assistance from the local Computer expert I now have my computer back up and running! It was my fault I got hacked as I did not pay attention to a fellow blogger's url. Instead of having their url begin with "https://" it began with "http://" which means it was not a secure blog. OUCH! I will not make that mistake again! Meanwhile here's today's soup! Enjoy and have a great day!

Kale Soup from Tuscany  4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 ribs celery, chopped

3 carrots, chopped

1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more if you like a little more heat)

1 15oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes (or regular if you can’t find fire-roasted)

4 cups vegetable broth (I use low-sodium and then adjust for salt)

2 cups water

3/4 cup orzo pasta

4 cups chopped kale

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Add the onion, celery, carrots, salt, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened

Add the tomatoes with their juice, broth, water and orzo and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until orzo is tender, about 12 minutes.

Stir in the kale until wilted, seasoning to taste if needed.

Stir in the lemon juice and serve. 

2021 A to Z Challenge and Awww Monday April 12, 2021

AWWWW Monday Frustration!!!

Argh, I am finally back online after being hacked by

someone who managed to hack into my computer.

I was remiss when I logged onto someone's blog that was

not secure. I did not notice that their url did not begin with

"https://" Their url began with "http://" !! Not having 

the "s" meant the blog was not secure. So folks, if your 

blog url is missing the "s" I won't be visiting you! 

I have learned a very expensive and frustrating lesson!

Meanwhile, here's today's soup! Enjoy!  

 

Just Peachy Yogurt Soup   serves 4

Here is a delicious recipe I found in the book "Desperation Dinners!".  This would be such a refreshing dish on a hot summer day!

1 bag (16 ounces) frozen sliced peaches

2 cups orange juice

2 tablespoons honey

1 carton (16 ounces) vanilla-flavored low-fat yogurt

1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

1.  Pour half the peaches, the orange juice, and honey into the container of a blender.  Process on high, stopping to stir if necessary, until the peaches are a smooth puree.  Add the remaining peaches and blend on high, stopping frequently to stir, until all the peaches are smooth. 

2.  Add the yogurt and pulse until just blended.

3.  If using frozen blueberries, pour them into a colander and run cool water over them for 1 minute to defrost slightly.

4.  To serve, pour the soup into bowls and sprinkle 1/4 cup blueberries on top of each serving.

Facepuke Problems

Fellow bloggers- Has anyone else had a problem like what is described below? I suspect I have had my facebook hacked, but when I have written them I get NO reply except the one below. Would any of you send Facebook your pesonal Goverment ID such as a drivers license?

 

 

Good Morning .

 I have a huge problem with my facebook account. I do not have a mobile phone with texting capabilities.

When traveling out of town two days ago I used my lap top and tried to access my facebook. For some reason Facebook decided I had to submit a mobile number to Facebook so as to get a confirmation code to put in to prove who I am. I am not able to do that as my cell phone does not have texting capabilities. Facebook thinks I should follow the instructions below to be able to access my facebook account. This is a horrible idea as this is how identities are stolen. I am assuming that this email below is spam and a scam and that somehow my facebook account was hacked. Please advise me as to what I can do- or should I just forget it and not use facebook anymore?

Thanks.  

 

Hi,
Unfortunately, we can’t assist you until you reply and attach identification that verifies the name submitted in your request.
Please attach a copy of one government-issued ID (ex: driver's license or passport) or two documents from a respected institution or business. Together these documents must show your full name, photo, and date of birth.
Some examples of acceptable documents include:
- School or work ID
- Utility bill
- Marriage license
- Legal name change paperwork
- Credit card (with the number blacked out)
- Birth certificate
If possible, save this file as a JPEG and cover up any personal information that we don't need to verify your identity (ex: address, license number). We also recommend sending your attachments over a secure connection. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/help/183256078471165/?ref=cr
Note that we won't be able to assist you until we receive the proper documents.
Thanks,
The Facebook Team