Day 17

I don't know why but I woke up really early today.  I saw Hubs off to work and went outside.  It's a crisp, clear Fall morning.  The Sun has yet to rise but the Moon is shining brightly and the sky is full of morning stars.  The day feels full of possibilities.  Yes, Autumn is definitely my favorite season.

I've been up for a couple of hours so my tummy is just starting to rumble.  Looks like breakfast is on the menu this morning!

Did serious physical labor this afternoon.  We haven't closed our pool yet and yes, there are lots of leaves in it.  Well, there are less now.  I spent 2-1/2 hours dipping leaves.  At least it was an absolutely beautiful outside so it made it much more pleasant than it sounds.  It's not really hard to do, just time consuming.  It needs to be done methodically and slowly.  Tomorrow, I will dip the other half, then correct all the chemicals and next week, we'll put our baby to rest for the season.

Goodnight, sweet Pool.  You will be missed.

Breakfast:  2 egg-white omelet filled with cheddar cheese, onion, green and red peppers, mushrooms and spinach, coffee.
Lunch:  Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Dinner:  Homemade Italian sausage pizza, salad, Coke, and a Russel Stover S'more. 

Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Makes 2 servings
1 cup steamed & mashed Cauliflower
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 tablespoon Onion, chopped
2 cups Water
2 teaspoon Knorr Chicken Bullion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 tablespoon real Bacon Bits
1/4 cup Cream
shredded cheese (I used Parmesan because it was already shredded.  Use what you have)
nutmeg

Steam Cauliflower in microwave then mash with potato masher.
Saute onions in olive oil in a deep saucepan until onions are translucent.  Add water, bullion, garlic powder and nutmeg.  Bring to boil and boil for 2 minutes.
Add cauliflower and bacon bits.  Simmer together for 2 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, blend cauliflower mix until very creamy. 
Add cream and return to heat and gently boil until mixture is to the consistency you desire.
To serve:  Ladle into bowl and sprinkle with shredded cheese and nutmeg.