Traditionally speaking, Good Friday for Catholics is a day of fasting and prayer. Once upon a time, fasting meant just that – to fast, to go without food or drink. Over time, the rules governing fasting have changed, mainly for heath reasons. Now fasting is defined as one reduced meal, with two smaller meals that together do no make up a meal. This modified form of fasting is a requirement for all Catholics beginning on their 18th birthday, ending on their 59th year.
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Creole White Bean Soup with Vegetables
Once again, we are really stretching it here. On the National Front, it’s Orchid Day, Eggs Benedict Day, Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day (my personal favorite!), Healthcare Decision Day and National Bean Counter Day. Now I know that I could have shared a recipe for Egg Benedict today. That would have been easy. But you know me, always thinking outside the box. Bean counter – beans – bean soup! Makes sense to me!
Six-Can Dump Soup
I have heard of dump cakes. This is the first time I’ve heard of dump soup. It reminded me a lot of my Five Easy Steps to Italian Chicken Soup, only much easier. All it takes is a can opener, a stove and a pot (or a microwave and a big bowl). This is a soup you could make while camping. Teenagers could make this soup. Even college kids with a microwave in their dorm could manage a nice bowl of soup.
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