Tag Archives: hearty

National Homemade Soup Day & the Best Bean and Bacon Soup

Posted on February 4, 2023 by HelenFern

It’s National Homemade Soup Day! Soup has been eaten by us humans for more than 20,000 years! It can by creamy and thick like a chowder, or a simple broth, like good ol’ chicken noodle. Each part of the world … Continue reading →

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3 Delicious Hearty Dinner Ideas For The Tired And Weary

Posted on July 1, 2020 by HelenFern

Any dish that is ‘hearty’ is a number of things. It’s rich, so it’s going to be fatty. It’s meant to be served with big portions so it has to have ingredients that go a long way but don’t cost … Continue reading →

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West Virginia Biscuits and Gravy

Posted on September 6, 2019 by HelenFern

West Virginia became a state in 1863 after separating from Virginia during the Civil War. It has the longest steel bridge and the third largest cave in the U.S. and is the leader in coal production. The coal miners and … Continue reading →

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Meat lovers Meatball Sandwich

Posted on June 18, 2016 by HelenFern

I asked readers to tell me what they thought would be a good Father’s Day dinner.  I got several really good ideas, but Rusty Hammer suggested a meatball sandwich – and my husband concurred!  So I went with that theme … Continue reading →

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