bread and milk ... and corn

Anyone who lives in the south knows what "bread and milk" means. Whenever snow is predicted, the stores are quickly emptied of bread and milk. Last night a newscaster actually explained why. If you get snowed in, you want lots of milk for cereal, soups, mashed potatoes, etc., and the bread for sandwiches and french toast. When the Gardener went out for some groceries yesterday, I reminded him to get a can of corn, for it's our tradition to have corn chowder on snow days. We've done that for years--a recipe I got from a friend in Minnesota. Not that we have many "snow days"--nor am I always home when we do have one, but we are having one today, and we both happen to be home and are settling in for a cozy day.  As we watch parts of the events today, across the bottom of the tv are all the closings in the area, including all the schools. The kids will have some fun today.

Here's the corn chowder.  Of course any alterations usually make it even better!

3-4 medium potatoes chopped fine 

3-4 carrots chopped fine

3 stalks celery chopped fine

salt and pepper to taste

Cook in small amount of water until tender

Add:

1 large can of corn

1 can of cream of chicken soup

1 cup of milk

Heat and serve.

Enhancers:  grated cheese, onions, a little white wine, bits of chicken, bacon pieces, ETC !