chop-chop-chippity-chop

chop-chop-chippity-chop, originally uploaded by homebirthmama.

Lena learned this song when she was three::

chop-chop-chippity-chop
chop off the bottom and chop off the top
what you have left you put in the pot
chop-chop-chippity-chop

I always think of it when I start preparing dinner ~ which with the changes in the season turning quickly into autumn I have found myself making more comfort food. Last night's menu was baked whole chicken which was stuffed with garlic and onions. I added about a cup of chicken stock to the bottom of the roasting pan (without rack) and added Lena's chopped celery and some baby carrots. I also basted the bird with olive oil and rubbed on salt and pepper. It made the house smell heavenly and made our tummies rejoice!