Snow Days

Crunchy Cocoa Chili 
2 TBSP olive oil                                salt and pepper to taste
1 diced onion                                     28 ounces canned tomatoes
8 ounces freshly sliced mushrooms    6 ounce can tomato paste
1 block diced, firm tofu                      1 can kidney beans
2 tsp cumin powder                            1 can black beans
1 tsp chili powder                               1 cup frozen corn
1 tsp minced garlic                              2 TBSP cocoa powder

     Heat the oil in a large pot and cook the onion and mushrooms for four minutes.  Stir in the tofu, cumin powder, chili powder, garlic and salt and pepper.  Cook three more minutes.  Add the tomatoes, paste, beans, corn and cocoa powder.  Simmer for 30 minutes.  Serve topped with crumbled whole grain tortilla chips.  Yes, eating cocoa is good for you!

  "Don't let a little flurry keep you indoors.
    Pull on your mittens, grab your sled,
    and head outside to play."
                        - Kate Hanley

  "A snowball in the face is surely the perfect beginning to a lasting friendship."
                        - Markus Zusak, The Book Thief


  "When I no longer thrill to the first snow of the season, I'll know I'm growing old."
                        - Lady Bird Johnson