
I like bean soup. Here is my personal recipe. Begin post now… ~giggles~ Just kidding. Y’all know I can’t bring you a recipe without talking your ear off first! Senate Bean soup is a big old tradition in D.C. that has been served in the Senate restaurant every day. By the way, where IS the [...]
Jan 28 2010 | Posted in
Soups and Stews |
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Sewanee, Tennessee is one of the most beautiful places in the South. Although I’ve only left the South twice in my life, were I better traveled I’m sure I’d say it was one of the most beautiful places in the entire world as well. Every time Mama and I drive through this town or walk [...]
Jan 7 2010 | Posted in
Misc |
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It seems like whenever I make spaghetti, I always end up with a cup or two of sauce left. Seeing as how spaghetti is one of my favorite meals, its only fitting that leftover spaghetti sauce be recycled into another one of my favorite meals. This dish is quick and easy to throw together, hearty, [...]

This recipe is one my mother and I have used for over twenty years, and we still love it. Many diets have “free” vegetables, which are basically vegetables that are allowed without restriction. What this soup does is combine those vegetables in with a richly flavored broth and serves them up as the perfect anytime [...]

Today I’m bringing you another kid friendly recipe sure to please! I don’t know any child who doesn’t love hot chocolate, but very few who have gotten to make their own hot chocolate mix. This is a recipe from my first grade teacher, Mrs. Menotti. We made it as a class when I was six [...]

Originally written and published October 22, 2008 Two days ago, I received a call that one of my Auntlings had requested my chicken soup. This particular one, my nephew Austin, joins in with all the others in being devotees to this particular chicken noodle soup. Honestly, I didn’t think it was that special when I [...]

Taco Soup 1 lb ground beef 1 Lg chopped onion, cooked with beef 2 cans kidney beans 1 can corn 1- 15oz can Ro-Tel 1- 15 oz can Tomato Sauce 1 packet taco seasoning mix 1 packet ranch dressing mix 1 1/2 cups water Combine all ingredients, bring to a boil and then simmer for [...]