It's the day after the Super Bowl.  Who could be thinking of food?  We had a bit of snow Thursday.  Not enough to please the children.  Just the right amount for me.  It is cold in Halifax.  Tonight they predict it will be 6 degrees.  That's a bit chilly.  Which brings to mind my favorite soup.  I know no one who does not like it.

 

Taco Soup

1 pound (90% lean) ground beef

15 oz. can pinto beans

15 oz. can whole corn

15 oz. can green beans

15 oz. can chili starter

15 oz. can stewed tomatoes

12 oz. can beer

10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 1/2 oz. envelope taco seasoning

1 oz. Ranch dressing mix (1 pkg.)

Brown meat.  Drain off fat.  Drain the next three ingredients.  Add all other ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Simmer for 30 minutes.

 

This is the time of year that we enjoy coffee and tea with a crunchy cookie.  Last week I mad Russia tea two times.  It was delicious.  Try this dessert with your favorite drink.

 

Easy Shortbread

2 sticks butter, soft

2 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  With hands mix all ingredients until well blended.  Press into an ungreased 8x8 Pyrex baking dish.  Bake 30-35 minutes.  Cut while warm.

 

Dolly is back at William and Mary after visiting San Francisco and Bitter Root Valley, Montana with four lacrosse friends.  I have not seen her but look forward to hearing all the great stories.

 

Halifax - The town looks great with the new sidewalks, streetlights and shrubbery.  It is so neat and clean.  Great job Carl and Jerry.

 

This winter-time fruit casserole is easy and delicious.

 

Curried Bake Fruit

1 pound can pear halves, peaches, pineapple chunks and apricot halves

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons curry

1/2 stick butter

Drain fruit.  Melt butter in 9x13 dish.  Add sugar and curry.  Add fruit.  Mix to coat.  Bake in 325 oven for 1 hour.  Refrigerate overnight.  Reheat when ready to serve.  Serves 12.