I had a beautiful, warm, peaceful weekend. My little family and I watched eight hours of General Conference, enjoyed the company of good friends, and savored delectable bowls of savory taco soup.
Some of my favorite quotes of conference that I felt were just for me were...
"Once we see the divinity in ourselves, we see the divinity in others."
"Exaltation is our goal. Discipleship is our journey."
"Focus on the simplicity in Christ."
"The Sabbath purifies us."
"Maternal love is divine."
"No darkness that light cannot overcome."
These words strengthen me, uplift me, and give me hope.
Eliza played well, but the second the Mormon Tabernacle Choir started singing, she ran to the TV and stared, mesmerized.
She let me hold her for a talk or two.
The taco soup recipe was easy. I found one on the internet and added my own flare. I'm from Ohio, so I love colorful Cincinnati chili; this taco soup was similar.
You'll Need:
2 cans of pinto beans
2 cans of chili beans
2 cans of black beans
2 cans of kidney beans
2 cans of diced tomatoes
1 can of green chilies
1 pint of beef broth
1 package of frozen corn
1 lb. of beef
1 taco seasoning packet
To garnish:
Mexican shredded cheese
Cilantro
Lime or regular corn chips
Sour cream
I combined the beans, tomatoes, broth, chilies, and corn and cooked the meat separately. For more taco flavor, add a second taco seasoning packet to your soup.
The soup was warm, cheesy, rich, and perfect for a chilly, cozy weekend.
Tangy cherry pie and strawberry ice cream for dessert.
Once we were in our food coma and started watching the last session of October conference, the girls settled down and colored.
Win win.
I celebrate General Conference like a holiday; until next April!
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