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<\/a><\/p>\ngrilled pork chop with a stripe of homemade salsa, basmati<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n and wild rice and fresh corn on the cob.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n roast beef on grinder roll ,green salad with olives and <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n freshly grated Romano cheese, and creamy<\/em> Italian sausage and<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n flat bean soup.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n We went to Wayne County- Farm country- to get the beans<\/p>\n and the sausage. This is a bulk food store run by the Mennonites.<\/p>\n I love the sign on the door. Definitely an indicator of what is<\/p>\n inside. From God\u2019s blessing on modest dressing to being \u2013<\/p>\n Closed to Closed on Sunday. <\/p>\n It has a deli- a baked goods area- a small produce table-<\/p>\n packaged bulk items- and fresh eggs from local farms and frozen meats<\/p>\n from local butchers.<\/p>\n And Lots of Mennonite ladies !<\/p>\n (also quite local!)<\/p>\n The market is right across the street from the church.<\/p>\n sausage and went home to make a really delicious soup.<\/p>\n Really delicious. <\/p>\n Creamy Italian sausage and bean soup<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n 1 lb of bulk Italian sausage<\/p>\n 2 large handfuls of Italian broad beans- almost 2 lbs.<\/p>\n 1 sweet onion, chopped<\/p>\n 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned<\/p>\n 5 cups chicken broth<\/p>\n Oregano and Basil, dried 1 tsp each<\/p>\n fresh 2 TBS each chopped finely<\/p>\n 1 handful of fresh spinach<\/p>\n 3\/4 cup half and half- or cream<\/p>\n Method:<\/p>\n Sautee sausage and onions together, add carrot and continue cooking until<\/p>\n sausage is browned, onion translucent and carrots shiny and cooked.<\/p>\n Add chicken broth and herbs and simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Taste to see if it needs salt and pepper. Mine didn\u2019t \u2013 although I ALWAYS add <\/p>\n fresh pepper at the table. Throw in your handful of spinach- this added a beautiful color and texture- and <\/p>\n put a lid to cover and cook for another 10 minutes or so.<\/p>\n Then add the cream, allow the soup to heat back up but don\u2019t let it get to a boil!<\/p>\n Serve with a salad or sandwich. <\/p>\n Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Today\u2019s blog, that is. ALL about the purchasing,making, preparing, baking and enjoying of good food. I am an admitted foodie! I love all kinds of food- but I tend not to go too heavy with sauces or pricey dishes. I\u2019d … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> I bought the broad Italian beans and<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n