:mattLandia:

Yeah, it's that time of year again. Where yours truly gets a wicked sinus cold and spends all weekend in bed. Of course, that means it's time for Chicken Bean soup. It's my own variation on Chicken Noodle soup I suppose, and it only takes about an hour to prepare!

So here is a recipe for my most excellent Chicken Bean Soup.

Ingredients:

1 Rotisserie Chicken (I like Herbed)
1 Gallon Can of Chicken Stock
2 Cups of carrots, sliced
1 Cup of of celery, chopped
1 Cup of Onion, diced
1 Can of Butter Beans, drained

Debone the rotisserie chicken. I like to include the skin, but keep it out if you like. Put everything in a pot, boil on high for about 30 minutes, then let simmer for 30 minutes. Season to taste! This creates about 6 to 7 servings!

Delicious!

Posted by mattLandia at 04:20 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

My Grandma passed away last week, after a long, joy filled life. She was the Grand Matriarch of my family, watching over her progeny from the warm, comforting center of her southern kitchen. She was compassionate above any other person I have ever met.

When I think of her, I will forever think of Krispy Kreme, Fried Okra, Fried Chicken, Banana Pudding, Ben Franklin's, Church on Sunday and hand written birthday cards.

We all miss you Grandma. Don't worry though, you didn't raise no fools. I think we're in good hands....

PS - For any of my family reading this, you can click here to see the full gallery of photos I took at the funeral.

Posted by mattLandia at 12:22 AM | Permalink

Some of you may have seen the photographs I took of the Atlanta Soap Box Derby. If not, check them out here. J Light forwarded me this clip today though, which may be the coolest little soapbox derby movie out there yet!

Posted by mattLandia at 11:42 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)