tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693979.post113443811320528964..comments2007-02-22T21:00:15.491-05:00Mrs. Harridanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01243591806894404860noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693979.post-1134511592227789262005-12-13T17:06:00.000-05:002005-12-13T17:06:00.000-05:002005-12-13T17:06:00.000-05:00Actually I didn't mean to be harsh on your mom, because mine is a complete martyr-mom too. Especially during the holidays. After divorcing my stepdad she would get so angst-y about where to go and who would or would not invite her to stay the night and whether or not my now-ex-step-dad would be there that she would leave town for the whole month. <I>That's</I> what I don't want to be.Mignonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07716330276288396317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693979.post-1134495167060870442005-12-13T12:32:00.000-05:002005-12-13T12:32:00.000-05:002005-12-13T12:32:00.000-05:00She ended up in tears after speaking to my sister, and is "angry at all the in-laws." I hope it's not chromosomal, because I will shoot myself if I treat my kids that way.<BR/><BR/>Baggins, your mom IS lucky (though I'm sure she doesn't see it that way, huh?).<BR/><BR/>Arabella, the stock needed a lot of salt, it seemed to me. I don't know if it was as rich and golden as College Inn (or the wonderful organic broth I discovered this weekend and made potato-leek soup with), but it's rather nice. I'll email you the recipe. Mark Bittman has a way of making one feel like a jerk for pouring broth from a can into a pot for homemade soup, but sometimes, it's gotta be done. :)Mrs. Harridanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01243591806894404860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693979.post-1134492220262732462005-12-13T11:43:00.000-05:002005-12-13T11:43:00.000-05:002005-12-13T11:43:00.000-05:00Mmmmmmm, chicken stock. I know it's sacrilege, but I have to say that my own homemade stock has never turned out as good as College Inn or Health Valley. I'm willing to give it another go, though, if you think the Bittman recipe is good.Arabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09284348393988748820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693979.post-1134489060917481712005-12-13T10:51:00.000-05:002005-12-13T10:51:00.000-05:002005-12-13T10:51:00.000-05:00Yes, but tb, don't end up too far away. Think free babysitters...<BR/><BR/>And what is it with martyr-mom? Please tell me it's not chromosomal. I don't want to be that!Mignonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07716330276288396317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693979.post-1134486470295916682005-12-13T10:07:00.000-05:002005-12-13T10:07:00.000-05:002005-12-13T10:07:00.000-05:00Oh yes. Cat pictures! <BR/><BR/>Also, can you imagine living so close to and spending that much time with your family OR your in laws? <BR/>My husband and I are planning a move to be closer to family, but not that close. I like some space between me and that which has the potential to drive me crazy.TBhttp://soulgardening.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.com