Fall is definitely in the air and it happened overnight. Friday was warm and balmy. Saturday was decidedly chilly. It never really seems like fall until you make that first batch of chili. I am a chili fan and I have to confess I am very traditional, but that doesn’t mean you have to be. Make your chili with your own unique twists. If you are like me, it is impossible to make a small batch of chili. One of…
Did I sleep through summer? It sure feels like Fall outside. I was going to grill hamburgers and hotdogs outside tonight; However, with the weather the way it is, the Butcher is getting Bean Soup and Corn Bread. He is not complaining. I was born in Texas, so Beans and Corn Bread were a staple in our home when I was growing up. Even though the Butcher is Ohio born, I have converted him on many dishes. I have told…
Fall is certainly in the air. I do enjoy the crisp feel of the air, and I love to see the brilliant colors of the trees. As the air gets cooler, it is time to think about the foods that warm us from the inside out. Today I am sharing a very simple recipe for Bean Soup. Easy and Delicious Bean Soup 2 pounds of pinto beans 1 sweet onion diced 1/2 pound of smoked ham diced (or ham hock)…