National Clam Chowder Day

National Clam Chowder Day

February 25th is National Clam Chowder Day. Clam Chowder may possibly be my favorite soup. Campbell’s Chunky Style meets my need most of the time but I will always order it in a restaurant if it appears on a menu. I have never made it 

Italian Meatball Soup

Italian Meatball Soup

January is National Soup Month. This is one of my go-to soups. It is simple, satisfying and a favorite with the kids. This recipe comes from my oldest daughter’s step-mother. I had a kitchen accident a few years ago. I had severe second-degree burns on 

National Bean Day – January 6th

National Bean Day – January 6th

Beans are one of the oldest cultivated plants. People started cultivating beans as early as seventh millennium BC. Beans are a great source of protein and fiber. They are low in fat and high in iron making them a perfect health food. There are almost 

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate

National Chocolate Day is October 28th.  The first thing I think of when i think about cooking and chocolate is brownies.  Everyone loves brownies and there are thousands of ways to bake them.  I have used the recipe off the Baker’s Unsweetened Chocolate box for 

October is National Chili Month

October is National Chili Month

Warm up with a tasty favorite, Four Can Chili.  Four Can Chili (aka Mom’s chili with some minor changes) Unfortunately it is still 90 degrees in Georgia so not great for chili but it is one of my staples as it starts to get cooler.