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I finally found our house on google.....they have the addresses all screwed up!
Above was about 2 years ago, we were just starting to build the barn. Below is probably
about a year ago.

Kale Soup

A few years ago while on a business trip I stopped at a small restauraunt in New Bedford where they served a bowl of soup before your meal. It was a cold day and the soup was incredible. When I got home I googled kale soup and found a recipe that came the closest to what they had served. That evening I went home and the whole family turned up their noses as I cooked the kale. After convincing them just to at least try it they were all hooked. Now they all can't wait for cold weather to come around so I will make it again. Maddie called me yesterday and asked if I would cook it last night, so I did. I always make a double batch so we can eat on it for a few days. I thought I would share the recipe:

1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 medium onions -- chopped
2 Tablespoons olive or vegetables oil
2 cloves garlic -- minced
3 14 1/2 oz. chicken broth
2 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 pound fresh kale -- chopped
3 medium potatoes -- peeled and cubed
2 15 1/2 oz kidney beans -- rinsed and drained

Cook sausage and onions in oil for 5 minutes or until sausage is browned; drain. Add garlic (I add way more than the recipe calls for because I love garlic) cook for 1-2 min. In a large pot add cooked sausage, broth, water, bouillon and kale; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; leaving the cover ajar, simmer for 1 hour. Add the potatoes and cook for 15 min. Add the beans; cook until potatoes are tender and beans are heated through. I also cook some elbow macaroni and rinse then throw it in right at end so it doesn't get over cooked. Yield 10-12 servings

Some Older Photos

Maddie with her 4th Place Chickens, October '05. From '05 I think, Landon and I at the hunting lease.

The Hair-do the day after.....

More of Maddie......

A new hair-do for school.
Relaxing with Izzie.

Heading to the barn to feed....she will kill me if she see this one.

Fair Photos

Maddie with her new heifer "Izzie." She won reserve champion.

Here is Landon with his new heifer "Hope." This was her first show and took 2nd place.

Back From NY City

After three days in the north I am glad to be back home. I had a great time visiting with my BIG sister Mary. Mary, you are the reason I started this blog and probably will be the only one to ever look at it. Thank You for taking time to have dinner, I enjoyed getting to know you and Randy.