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Lots-O-Matzo

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Matzo Ball Soup

Whenever it’s been too long since I’ve seen my best gal, Ariel, I do one of two less than normal things.  I either do the workout video that she’s in or I make matzo ball soup.  And since it’s been chilly, chilly this week in Austin, matzo ball soup seemed like the way to go.

Matzo Ball Dough

Even though I’m not a packaged food kind of girl, matzo ball soup isn’t something I’ve ever thought about making from scratch.  I always stick with this mix and then, when the soup is done, I Kristin-ize it by adding a 12 ounce bag of broccoli slaw.

Matzo Ball Soup 2

But now that I have a blogger friend that specializes in Jewish recipes over at What Jew Wanna Eat, I’m thinking it’s time to try a matzo ball recipe from scratch!

Ariel Food!

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I have a distinct memory of Maya, Ariel’s mom, letting me help her make matzo ball soup during my high school years.  It was love at first messy handed- impatiently waiting-finally ready-taste.

I’ve had spontaneous, massive matzo cravings since.

It wasn’t until I lived in Dallas and had a craving I couldn’t fix that I attempted to make my own.  It was so easy.  I was so proud.  I posted a picture on Facebook and tagged Ariel right away.  To this day, there’s a pic of my matzo ball soup in her photos.

As I was packing for my LA trip (to visit Ariel, I leave on Friday, so excited!), it dawned on me I hadn’t made matzo since I lived in Dallas.  Ludicrous!

After eating chili for too many meals/snacks in a row, I was ready for some broth.

After the matzo was puffed, I added a half of a bag of broccoli slaw.

You can use the other half of broccoli slaw when you reheat leftovers so you have some crispy veggies along with the mush.  Guaranteed win!

My neighbor, Stewart, stopped by to experience the matzo.  I haven’t had “stop by” neighbors since Dallas either.  It was a nice surprise!

And then there was Clarke…  who thought if he laid still enough, I might accidentally pack him up and take him to LA with me.  No such luck Clarkester!