A good friend of mine brought me a kettle of mushroom barley soup when I was confined to bed rest with my first child. The act of thoughtfulness nourishes me still.
This is the perfect time of year to pay it forward with kindness. Containers of homemade goodies such as soups and stews find a warm welcome at the homes of neighbors, friends, and relatives. Package your offerings in moderately sized containers suitable for freezing. Be sure to label everything, including any allergen information that folks may need to know. It’s helpful to include heating instructions and garnish suggestions on the label, too.
