Tickets are purchased!

I bought the tickets for "Grease" that Heather gave us the dates for in the previous blog! I did, however, opt for the $59 tickets as they were much better seats and they are seats with backs and not a bench (I am pretty sure!) So, because I didn't poll everyone, you are only obligated to pay the $49 we agreed upon. When you pay me, there will be no questions asked, pay the price you want...kind of like a family "Priceline". It will be a fun time together!

Derby Upcoming Events

April 19th--Going away lunch for Jessica at Heather's house in Heber. Menu plans to come...

June 4th--Drew's baptism (Not a Derby event, but you are all invited anyway)

June 24-26--Girls' weekend in Kanarraville, see Grease on Saturday night.

Spinach Feta Bread

Here is the super easy spinach bread:

1 loaf worth of white bread dough, frozen or homemade
1/2 c. wilted spinach, or frozen (I always wilt a couple handfuls of fresh spinach in a bit of water on the stove. If you use oil it doesn't incorporate into the dough very well.)
1/2 c. crumbled feta
1 to 2 Tablespoons of dry Italian dressing mix (Original recipe calls for 2, I used 1 when I brought it).

Knead all ingredients into dough. Divide into 8 rolls or form into a loaf. Let rise and bake according bread directions.

Soup Recipe

Thanks for a great time and great food today, gals. It's always a great time with you guys.

Here's the recipe for my part. I'll look forward to other recipes and Heather's plans for the next Derby Girls lunch.

Springtime Soup

1 lb. asparagus spears

1/2 c. chopped onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. olive oil

50 oz. vegetable (or chicken) broth

1/2 c. dried orzo or other tiny pasta

3 c. snow pea pods, ends and strings removed

6 cups torn fresh spinach

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/4 c. purchased pesto (optional)

1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. Bias-slice asparagus into 1-inch-long pieces. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in a 4-quart Dutch oven cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Carefully add broth; bring to boiling. Stir in pasta; reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus and snow peas. Return soup to boiling; cook3 minutes more. Stir in spinach and pepper; cook 1 minute more. Remove soup from heat. Ladle soup into bowls. If desired, swirl 1 to 2 teaspoons pesto into each bowl of soup. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each serving. Makes 8 side-dish servings.

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