On Tue, 31 Dec 2013 19:08:52 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> On 2013-12-31 4:16 PM, Gary wrote:
> > jmcquown wrote:
> >>
> >> That sounds very tasty! I might just try baking a loaf.
> >
> > Try my pea soup recipe sometime. You won't be sorry.
> >
> >
>
>
> Can it be as good as mine? I have to admit that it is more of a method
> that a recipe. I fine chop an onion, a couple cloves of garlic, some
> carrot and celery and sautee them in a bit of olive oil until they
> soften. Then I add a smoked ham hock, some split peas, a bay leave or
> two, pepper and a bit of salt. Bring it to a boil and then simmer for at
> least two hours until the peas are pretty well much. Remove the ham
> hock. Feed the skin to the dog. Remove the meat from the bones and dice
> finally then return it to the pot.
>

Making note of a bay leaf. I have them, but never remember to use
them. I was thinking about adding a can (maybe half a can) of diced
tomato, just for the halibut.

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