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Hump Day Groupon Deals – Chicken Soup Care Package

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by Filed Under: Groupon

published date: January 05, 2011
modified datt: January 05,2011

Tucson – Get a chicken soup care package (64 oz. mason jar of soup, rolls, cookies, spa socks, and more) from Spoonful of Comfort for $35. Shipping is included.  This sounds awesome!

San Francisco, San Diego, Denver, Boise, Detroit – Snag a one-year subscription to Oprah’s O magazine for $10. ($18 on Amazon right now)

San Francisco – Calling all Giants fans!  Powers Collectibles is offering a 2010 World Series baseball autographed by World Series MVP Edgar Renteria for $139. Shipping to the continental US is included.

Fort Lauderdale, Westchester – Get $40 worth of shoes, accessories, and more from Shoebacca for $20. Free ground shipping is included for the continental US.  If you didn’t get this deal two days ago, get it now!

New Orleans – For $19, have your videos transferred to DVDs through The Video Editor. Shipping not included.

Lansing – Nutty Guys is offering a $25 voucher for nuts, dried fruit, candy, and more for $10. Shipping is not included. They have some nice organic options too! Not valid until 1/6/11 at noon. I have been please with my selections from Nutty Guys so far.

Oshawa – Get a $100 credit to use toward Picaboo photo books, cards, and calendars for just $35. Plus, this Groupon can be used toward shipping!

Salem – Urban Cup Cafe Tea Company is offering $25 of tea for just $10. Not valid until 1/8/11.

Philadelphia – Snag a bottle of high-end artisanal olive oil from Olio Taibi for $25, including free shipping.

Houston – Get 15 issues of Food & Wine magazine for $12. US residents only. Must activate by 7/30/11. ($9.95 for six months on Amazon right now)

Thanks, Groupon Girl

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Budget Recipe: Easy Potato Leek Soup

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by Filed Under: Recipe

published date: January 05, 2011
modified datt: January 04,2011

It’s that time of year when soup sounds good just about every night to make us feel warm and cozy.  This one fits the bill and it’s cheap too.  Probably the most expensive thing in this recipe is the optional bacon; but if you are stockpiling, you may already have some in your freezer!  If you don’t have any, it really is optional – perfectly tasty without it.

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 leeks, chopped (can do white part only or all of it – your preference)
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken stock
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup low fat milk
Optional: Crumbled bacon on top when served

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Raise heat to medium-high and add onions and leeks.  Sauté gently until soft.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in stock.
  • Add potatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce to Medium-High until potatoes are fork tender – about 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Puree soup in a blender. Return to pot on low until ready to serve.

Serves 6.

Enjoy!

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