BIZZY BAKES

I was at one of my favorite blogs, Ms.enPlace  the other day.  Go on over and meet   Michelle  and learn about Louisiana and good food and be charmed by her. She was making her weekly recipe for IHCC . IHCC is holding a virtual potluck in honor of Deb from Kahakai Kitchen . Deb recently lost her mother and in her memory members are cooking any potluck recipe from the numerous chefs, they have cooked from, in past years as well as presently. I saw the white bean soup on Michelle's blog and wanted to make it.  It dawned on me, if I made it, I could also post it and share my condolences with Deb.  Although, I am a week late, not having known about this in time, I still want to offer my condolences to Deb and share this recipe. Thanks to Michelle and to Rick Bayless for this recipe.  We enjoyed it. Even my granddaughter ate it up. White Bean Soup - adapted from Rick Bayless Ingredients: 1 can cannellini beans 3 cups...

Kudos to Louise who hosts our annual picnic which has the best food in Foodie Land.  Louise has an amazing blog,  Months of Edible Creations  , one of the most interesting ones around.  If you ever have time to be fascinated, hop over there and read about some of the special days and more important, the special foods that are highlighted, each day.  Pick up tidbits, tales and recipes and most important, fun and enjoyment. My gratitude to Louise for this picnic that you are all invited to, with or without a recipe.  Come and eat our food.  I hope you enjoy this salad from Rick Bayless. This salad calls for a little more prep work than other salads, I make.  It has tons of vegetables and could be eaten as a main dish although, I served it with grilled chicken from Ellie Krieger. Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing      Serves 6   Adapted from Rick Bayless I advise doing some of the prep work in advance.  There is ...