Lisa's Bread Sticks

2 1/2 c. hot tap water
1 1/2 c. milk
3 tsp. salt
8 T. sugar
3 T. yeast
4 T. oil
8 c. flour

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together with a large spoon.  Cover and let double in size.  Grease or oil hands and roll breadsticks with hands into breadsticks on a thoroughly floured board or counter.  Place on greased cookie sheet with sides touching.  Brush with melted butter and sprinkle on "Salad Supreme".  Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes.  Cooking time may vary.  Just lightly browned. 

Nordstrom's Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons olive oil                                                                             4 Servings
• 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed
• 3 28-ounce cans whole peeled Roma tomatoes
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 pint heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
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Procedures

1. 1
   In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add carrots and onion and cook until beginning to soften, 10 minutes, then add basil and cook until vegetables are completely soft, about 5 minutes more.
2. 2
   Add tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes, or up to 45 minutes if time permits.
3. 3
   After allowing soup to cool somewhat, purée in a blender or food processor until smooth, doing so in batches if necessary. For a much silkier texture, strain the purée before returning to the pot.
4. 4
   Stir in cream little by little over over low heat, until desired texture is reached and soup is just heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

Baked Potato Soup

                                                                        

4 large baked potatoes                                             1 c. sour cream

2/3 c. flour                                                               1/2 c chopped green onions

6 c. 2% milk                                                            1/2 tsp. pepper

2 c shredded cheddar cheese

1 tsp salt

Mix flour and milk, whisk and cook until thick.  Add chunks of baked potato (scooped out of shells) and cheese.  Salt and pepper to taste.

Add sour cream and onions (1/4 cup).  Garnish with cooked and diced bacon, grated cheese and remaining green onions.

Women's Conference April 2010

Women's Conference

The Conference was called "Come After Us" modeled after the saying left on the Nauvoo Temple walls before the Saints left...'THE LORD HAS BEHELD OUR SACRIFICE, COME AFTER US'.

The speaker was Marjorie D. Conder who is a former curator at the museum of Church History.  Her talk was largely about the topic of what the Prophet Joseph did to bless the daughters of God and that the Relief Society was formed to prepared them to receive every blessing of God available in this life.  It was to prepare them for the temple.

We were treated to a delicious  buffet headed up by committee chair,  Andrea Augenstein. The sisters truly enjoyed eating and  visiting with one another.  Our wonderful choir performed, led by Marge Maybe. And the decor was provided by Joan Schofield who brought antiques from her shop for us to enjoy.